Don't let those precious pan drippings go to waste. They're the key to this basic yet brilliant gravy. Nothing fancy, but gravy doesn't need to be.
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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Basic Meat Gravy
Simple Ponzu Sauce
This simple ponzu sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for dumplings, a marinade for fish or seafood, or as a salad dressing.
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet And Sour BBQ Sauce
Who says American BBQ can't borrow a little sweet and sour goodness from those cravable Chinese classics? Slather it on ribs or mix with pulled pork for some next-level...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Florida Barbecue Sauce
Made with cornstarch, mango juice, ketchup, brown sugar, prepared mustard, black pepper, onion juice, orange juice, pineapple juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dill Mousseline Sauce
Made with salt and freshly ground white pepper, heavy cream, egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, fresh dill
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
A blueberry barbecue sauce is the perfect way to try something new and add a unique flavor to your next cookout. This sweet and tangy sauce is perfect for chicken, ribs, pork...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Worcestershire Butter Sauce
Worcestershire-lemon butter is a perfect way to upgrade your asparagus, broccoli, or a mild fish like tilapia.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
South Carolina Mustard Sauce
Made with cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, Worcestershire sauce, hot red pepper sauce, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Kabayaki Sauce
Japanese Kabayaki sauce is most commonly used for grilled eel, but it's excellent on salmon and tuna as well. The sweet glaze only takes three ingredients to throw together.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Carolina Gold
Made with garlic powder, black pepper, prepared mustard, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs always make all the difference, and this pasta sauce is no exception. Chopped basil, oregano, and marjoram infuse flavor into a sauce of tomatoes...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alfredo's of Rome Original Fettuccine Alfredo
You can't beat the original! Fettuccine pasta served with a rich, cheesy, creamy sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Gravy
Between the rich roux and the crumbles of crisp bacon, this savory creation is the perfect way to tie together a plate of biscuits and eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Pink Horseradish Sauce
This pretty-in-pink dipping sauce is a perfect cocktail sauce for shrimp. Hint: also use it as a french fry dip!
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham Alfredo
This simple Alfredo sauce is dressed up with peas and ham and tossed with bow tie pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Horseradish Sauce for Cold Roast Beef
Simple doesn't mean basic. This flavorful sauce combines raw spice with all the zing to pair delicately with your favorite cuts of roast beef.
Time: under 30 minutes
Simple Tartar Sauce
While it's easy to buy pre-made tartar sauce at the store, it's even more delicious when you make it yourself at home. Serve with fried fish or seafood.
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Alfredo
Butter and cream cheese are mixed with half and half and Parmesan cheese to create a rich Alfredo sauce that complements freshly cooked crab legs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Enchilada Sauce
This easy enchilada sauce is the perfect base for your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's both delicious and versatile.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber Sauce for Gyros)
This is a traditional sauce served on lamb or beef gyro sandwiches but can also be used as a dip.
Time: 1-2 hours
All-Purpose Slow Cooker Barbecue Sauce
Nothing beats the flavor of a slow-simmered barbecue sauce. The crock pot lets this easily simmer for hours. Use it anywhere you'd like a little kick of bbq...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Garlic Sauce
Garlic and ginger are always a good call when it comes to Asian cuisine. Use this garlic sauce to spice up all sorts of creations. If you like your sauces extra thick, just whisk...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
This green enchilada sauce has an authentic, tangy flavor to add a little zip to tacos, burritos, and of course, enchiladas.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce
Yes, you can have a delicious and easy spaghetti sauce by using just a few ingredients! Boost the flavor by adding Italian seasoning, roasted garlic, crushed red pepper...
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy White Pizza Sauce
Tired of tomato sauce? Try this rich and creamy white pizza sauce that's super easy to make. Great on pizza with grilled chicken.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Ponzu Sauce
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
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
The ingredient list may look a little intimidating, but this homemade Thai sweet chili sauce actually comes together easily.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
North Carolina Vinegar Grilling Sauce
North Carolina BBQ may be all about the pork, but you can use this authentic vinegar sauce to grill up some outstanding chicken too.
Time: 2-5 hours
Brown Gravy Mix
The added richness of instant coffee makes this gravy a decadent topping for meatloaf, turkey, or mashed potatoes. No flour, so it's gluten-free too.
Time: under 30 minutes
Greek Tomato Sauce
A Greek twist on red sauce. Delicious used in pastitsio, moussaka, gyros, and more.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce
This barbecue sauce, with uniquely Hawaiian-style flavors, is delicious as a glaze while grilling chicken, pork, or seafood, or to use as a sweet bbq dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
Putting soda pop in BBQ sauce is starting to get popular for a reason. Root beer adds an especially tangy note to the slow cooked sauce along with orange, molasses...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
West Indian Curry Sauce
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
Basic Teriyaki Sauce With Dashi
This basic teriyaki sauce is a great way to add flavor to your stir-fry or grilled dishes. It's full of umami flavor, making it perfect for dressing up any dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Raisin Gravy for Ham
Sweet apple-raisin sauce with a hint of cinnamon is a marvelous match for savory ham.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
This flavorful gravy made from roasted turkey wings can be made up to a week in advance (longer if you freeze the gravy). Perfect time saver over the holidays.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Simple Remoulade Sauce
Use this simple remoulade as a dip for fried seafood or boiled shrimp, drizzled on a po boy sandwich, or with french fries.
Time: under 30 minutes
Yakitori Sauce
Whip up this easy Yakitori sauce and transform your chicken dishes. Using a blend of sake, mirin, and soy sauce, you'll enjoy a sweet-savory kick in just 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Guava Barbecue Sauce
Guava nectar and jelly adds a sweet island flavor to this blend. Brush it on chicken while you're grilling, or use it to make some tangy pulled pork.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hollandaise Sauce Substitute
Hollandaise from scratch requires making a custard-like sauce, usually in the top of a double-boiler. This version gives you the same great lemony flavor without all the...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Barbecue Sauce
This green chile barbecue sauce is the perfect addition to your next cookout. Spicy and flavorful, it will liven up any grilled meats or veggies.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Honey-Beer Barbecue Sauce For Chicken
Made with yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, beer, chili sauce, cooking oil, garlic, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Dipping Sauce For Dumplings
This sensational dipping sauce made with fresh ginger and sesame oil adds a serious punch of flavor to some potstickers or other dumplings of choice.
Time: under 30 minutes
Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Balsamic is one of those flavors that can take a dish to the next level. With this thick glaze, just a few drops do the trick. And, the better the vinegar you start with, the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Make your ham the star of the show with this brown sugar glaze. It's a simple yet surprising combination that adds a rich, glossy finish to your favorite holiday centerpiece.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fresh Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce
Fresh, homemade tomato sauce makes a world of a difference in pastas, pizzas, and everything in between. A real tomato sauce takes all day to make, so just let the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs
A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Brown Sauce
This beefy, buttery sauce works like gravy alongside meatloaf or mashed potatoes, or even as an au jus for sandwiches.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Cocktail Sauce
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
Bolognese Meat Sauce
This traditional version of ragu alla bolognese is a perfect pasta sauce to use on spaghetti, in lasagna, or anywhere you want a rich, meaty red sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Marmalade Ham Glaze
Orange marmalade is a genius shortcut for a ham glaze. It's already got plenty of sweetness and acidity to it, so stir it with some mustard and ground cloves or allspice and you'll...
Time: under 30 minutes
Dill Tzatziki Sauce
Cucumber, yogurt, and dill make a creamy dipping sauce perfect for kebabs, falafel or pita bread.
Time: 1-2 hours
South Beach Diet Simple Pizza Sauce
Made with dried thyme, tomato paste, tomato puree, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Boozy Beer Bottled Barbecue Sauce
This recipe doesn't even pretend to cook out the alcohol first, it just throws it straight in and makes it boozy. Regular lager beer is a safe bet, but the flavors in...
Time: under 30 minutes
Chunky Thai Peanut Sauce
Perfect sauce for dipping or tossing with stir-fried noodles or vegetables. Use dark or low sodium soy sauce for a less salty version.
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
An easy way to dress up cooked vegetables or pasta. Note: blue cheese can be salty so be sure to taste the sauce before seasoning with additional salt.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tkemali (Georgian Pickled Plum Sauce)
Some well-spiced tkemali makes an excellent condiment for meats and bread. It might just be your gateway into a whole new cuisine.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alfredo Sauce Supreme
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
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.