Sauces

Having a good stir-fry sauce on hand makes quick dinners even easier. Combinations of leftover and fresh ingredients will come together with this simple sauce that you can keep in...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Just three ingredients combine for a creamy dip perfect for tortilla chips or topping burritos. The hot salsa works with the cool avocado and sour cream to create a spicy kick without...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat A&W hot dog sauce features a blend of ring bologna, onion, and green bell pepper simmered with tomato juice and ketchup for a savory condiment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Cocktail sauce is a common condiment served with chilled seafood. It's so easy to make it yourself that there is no reason to buy it at the store.


Time:   under 30 minutes

For an authentic recipe you've gotta start with rehydrated dried chiles mixed with vinegar and spices. Now you just need enchiladas!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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A blend of sausage and beef spiced with everything from fennel seeds to basil makes a hearty, heavenly pasta sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

You can't beat the original! Fettuccine pasta served with a rich, cheesy, creamy sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This thick, homemade sweet and sour sauce blows take-out packets out of the water. Plum jam and pineapple spiked with savory soy sauce and vinegar makes for an outstanding...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Short on flare, high on flavor. Making horseradish from scratch is simpler than you might think, and the kick it brings to dishes is unbeatable.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The secret's always in the sauce. Ordinary baked chicken breasts are turned gourmet when coated in this deceptively simple Dijon cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, water, white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A reduced calorie version of Alfredo sauce that doesn't skimp on taste. Uses evaporated skim milk, flour, chicken stock, and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This rich and tangy sauce can be used for dipping pretzels, slathering on ribs, or spicing up grilled salmon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Hungarians know their cold-weather comfort food. This spicy, creamy gravy is great poured over meatballs, mashed potatoes, and a hundred other savory staples.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, ground beef, salt, onion, chili powder, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This Creole-seasoned green tomato gravy is good on everything from pork chops and veggies to a cheesy bowl of grits. Throw in some Tabasco if you want extra heat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're a fan of Olive Garden's shrimp sauce, then you'll love this copycat recipe. It's easy to make and can be used as a dipping sauce or with shrimp or other...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This butter-less cheese sauce is made with only 4 ingredients and is ready in just a few minutes. Great if you want to save a few calories but still have a rich cheese...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Copy the famous sauce that made Arby's popular. Use it on sandwiches or for dipping French fries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A sensational Szechuan sauce that will make you skip store bought for good. Sesame oil, ginger, and star anise give this sauce its authentic kick. Use it for a beef or shrimp...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The blend of ingredients may sound odd, but it turns out that pineapple juice, chili sauce, cinnamon, and other spices make a killer barbecue sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Steak sauce and a generous splash of liquid smoke give this sauce a flavorful depth to back up the fiery heat and make it perfect for grilled meats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Use this Asian-style sauce on beef, pork, or chicken. Works well as a marinade or baste while grilling.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Combining caramelized onions, ripe tomatoes, fresh ginger, cilantro, and aromatic spices, this curry sauce adds a Caribbean touch to any dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ever wonder how a sauce can define a dish? This traditional cumberland sauce, with its blend of tart, sweet, and spice notes, could be your new secret weapon at dinner...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This Alfredo sauce is made from a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses which are quickly cooked with milk and butter in the microwave for a practically instant...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking to add a twist to your snack game, this hearty nacho cheese sauce might be exactly what you need.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Serve this easy Alfredo sauce made with evaporated milk, garlic, cooked chicken, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese over your favorite pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, brown sugar, salt, shortening, corn meal, olive oil, yeast, flour, whole peeled tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Dijon mustard gives the dipping sauce a sharpness that works beautifully with sweetness from the honey. Try with chicken fingers or salmon.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Not the traditional method for making Hollandaise sauce but it simplifies the process and results in a rich, buttery sauce that is perfect over veggies, fish, or eggs...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Butter sauteed mushrooms with parsley, white wine, and cream go perfect over pasta. There's wine in the creamy pasta sauce, so you might as well enjoy a glass on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Vodka and limeade may sound like they belong in a cocktail recipe, but this fiery blended sauce with habaneros and caramelized onions makes a great wing sauce or condiment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The Outback Steakhouse serves this honey mustard with their famous Alice Springs chicken. You can use it as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

That's right, you can make your own Worcestershire sauce at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Toss some fettuccine in this silky cream cheese and parmesan alfredo sauce and you'll be supremely satisfied with the result.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No more naked hot dogs! This beefy, chili-spiced sauce turns a frank from fair to fantastic, adding just the right balance of sweet, spicy and savory.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The tartness of the citrus juice and the depth of flavor from the soy sauce and bonito flakes makes ponzu sauce a delicious addition to any Japanese-style meal.


Time:   over 5 hours

If you're looking for a great steak sauce, go straight to the source. This steakhouse copycat is a delicate balancing act of flavors and it'll make your grilled...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Inner Beauty hot sauce is the creation of Chris Schlesinger of the East Coast Grill in Massachusetts. It's a VERY hot mustard sauce with a hint of Caribbean flavors.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The honey mustard sauce served at Houston's has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Try this creamy copycat version at home.


Time:   2-5 hours

This Asian BBQ Sauce is a game-changer. Combining hoisin, soy, garlic, and ginger, it's the marinade your chicken and ribs have been craving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Alabama-style barbecue sauces incorporate vinegar and mustard to give them a lot of tang and flavor. Delicious on pork, chicken, and brisket.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Homemade beats canned any day of the week, and spaghetti sauce is no exception. Slow-cooked tomatoes with red wine and spices make a sauce with deep flavor...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

When you're craving some of the golden arches' special sauce make this simple replica. Top a burger with it or use it as a dipping sauce for fries or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Skip the grocery store and make your own homemade version of A-1 Steak Sauce. It can be used as a sauce for meats (like steak!) or added to marinades (try it with chicken).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A creamy, savory blend of onions, sour cream, and fresh or dried dill. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a versatile sauce that adds a flavorful twist to any dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This spicy marinara sauce packs a punch with just a handful of ingredients. Made easily in a crock pot, this sauce combines tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a kick of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This proper Southern country gravy is thick and packed with crumbled sausage, perfect for pouring onto fluffy buttermilk biscuits.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Oprah's Pesto: Not just for the book club. Fresh basil, garlic, and a zing of lemon that even Dr. Phil couldn't analyze.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Pasta alla checca is an uncooked tomato sauce made with garlic and basil and served over hot cooked pasta. A light and refreshing pasta dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Give your food a bold makeover with this fun horseradish whipped cream sauce. Don't be fooled by its simplicity; it packs a flavorful...


Time:   1-2 hours

You'll be wanting a big batch of this stuff. Dark roast coffee makes an outstanding addition to a BBQ sauce, adding in earthy flavors to counterbalance all the sweetness and acidity.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Coney sauce will always take a frank to the next level. Beef, tomato sauce, and onions spiced up with a few choice seasonings make a hearty hot dog topping.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Apple butter gives a sweet tang to BBQ sauce that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs or dumping in a slow cooker with pork shoulder to make a big batch of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.


Time:   30-60 minutes

It's called shrimp sauce, but don't limit yourself to that. This glorious Japanese mayo sauce is fantastic on all manner of stir-fried meats and veggies.


Time:   under 30 minutes