This soy substitute is great if you're gluten free or just trying to cut down on the salt. This recipe gives you all the umami with none of the sodium.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sauces
What sort of sauce are you looking for? Tartar sauce and cocktail sauce go with fish and seafood. Barbecue sauce is great on meat and poultry. Sweet and sour sauce pairs well with chicken and Asian cooking. White sauces like Bernaise and Bechamel are classics while Jack Daniel's sauce adds a new flavor twist to cooking.
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Make Your Own Low Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute
Copycat Pappadeaux's Alexander Sauce
Pappadeaux serves this creamy white wine Alexander sauce over mahi mahi but it works great over any fish or even steak.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Brown Gravy
Brown gravy goes with so many Chinese dishes, from stir-fried veggies to chicken to beef. A touch of sesame oil is crucial for adding that complex, toasty flavor to the rich sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Bob's Big Boy Sauce
Bob's Big Boy sauce is a tartar sauce like mixture. You can serve it with fish, seafood, fried foods, burgers...
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy White Gravy
Classic white gravy usually has heavy cream in it which adds a lot of calories. This somewhat lighter version uses only milk, yet still makes a rich gravy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Quick 'n' Tasty Sour Cream Alfredo Sauce
A short-cut version of Alfredo sauce that uses sour cream instead of heavy whipping cream.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Arctic Circle Secret Fry Sauce
The Arctic Circle is famous for their "secret" fry sauce. However, it's not so much a secret when you can make it yourself with this copycat recipe!
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Joe's Stone Crab Mustard Sauce For Stone Crab Claws
A delicious creamy mustard dipping sauce for crab just like you get at Joe's Stone Crab restaurants.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Dog 'N Suds Coney Sauce
Slow-simmered ground beef Coney sauce makes a tantalizing topping for hot dogs. It's a little sweet, a little spicy and a lot delicious.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Rack of Lamb Cabernet Sauce
Can you say impressive? Rack of lamb is a showstopper no matter what, but the rich Cabernet sauce will really raise some eyebrows.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
5 Cheese Alfredo Sauce
This rich sauce uses five different types of cheese to make a perfect blend of smoky, salty flavors.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Benihana Ginger Sauce
Benihana's ginger sauce is so easy to make at home. It's perfect with crispy deep-fried shrimp, other fried seafood, or tempura vegetables.
Time: under 30 minutes
Dill-Mustard Sauce
Mayo is the perfect base for creamy dipping sauces, it just needs a flavorful nudge or two. Adding dill and dijon makes a sauce that's ideal for grilled salmon, seared scallops, or...
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Wiener Sauce
Texans take their hot dogs seriously, and that's why they have their own sauce recipe. This sauce is perfect for any hot dog lover who wants to add a bit of Texas flavor to their...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Durkee's Famous Sauce
Durkee's sauce is a great alternative to mayonnaise on sandwiches and burgers. It's made similarly but has a unique flavor all its own.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Applebee's Onion Petal Sauce
This copycat spiced mayo will become one of your go-to condiments. Horseradish, ketchup, and cayenne turn ordinary mayo into a delightful dip for anything fried.
Time: under 30 minutes
Greek Hot Dog Sauce
This Greek hot dog sauce is the perfect way to add some zing to your next cookout. It has a slightly spicy, tangy flavor that will have people wanting seconds.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Basic White Sauce
Need a white sauce in a hurry? This is a great way to make a sauce without resorting to canned ingredient substitutes.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat TGI Friday's Honey Mustard Sauce and Dressing
This copy cat version of TGIFriday's popular dressing is made from a blend of mustard and honey mixed with mayonnaise and sour cream. Great as a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat McDonald's Sweet And Sour Sauce For Nuggets
Love the nuggets and sweet & sour from the golden arches? Apricot preserves, Italian dressing, and a couple other add-ins make a fantastic sauce...
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Hamburger Gravy
We don't usually think of gravy as being the star of the show, but in this case it is. This hearty, meaty gravy can be served over mashed potatoes, noodles, biscuits, or other...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat TGI Friday's Marinara Sauce
This simple sauce copies what TGIFriday's serves and can be used on pasta or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or fried ravioli!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Little Caesar's Buffalo Ranch Sauce
Why go out when you can whip up your own buffalo ranch sauce at home? This Little Caesar's copycat is a game changer for wings, veggies, and pretty much...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Simple Sweet And Sour Sauce
Better than the take-out packets of sweet and sour that you get from a Chinese restaurant. You can whip up your own batch right at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's BBQ Sauce
This is the barbecue sauce that P.F. Chang uses on their short ribs appetizer. It's sweet and tangy with lots of Asian flavors.
Time: under 30 minutes
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