Sauces

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

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

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

If you're on the hunt for something different, this venison spaghetti sauce brings together a combination of ground game and farm-fresh veggies. It's a rustic...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Use this sauce over vegetables, fish, chicken - anywhere you want a light garlic and herb sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

Half a cup of Jack Daniel's? Say no more! Great for brushing on chicken before grilling, or dipping after!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chili powder, onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, brown sugar, paprika, lemon juice or vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Pesto is traditionally made using a mortar and pestle, but now it is more commonly made in a food processor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with fresh cilantro, olive oil, cumin, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, ground ginger, dried marjoram


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with peanut butter, chicken broth, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Time to expand your hot sauce horizons with a sensational spoonful of serranos. Roasting the chiles adds a charred flavor to the sauce, bringing a smoky Cajun element to...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A fun twist on traditional barbecue sauce, this Florida-style recipe combines ketchup and brown sugar with fresh fruit juices. It's mild but packs a punch on grilled meats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A Greek twist on red sauce. Delicious used in pastitsio, moussaka, gyros, and more.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Homemade pesto can be your secret weapon for fresh-tasting Italian cooking. Make some extra to freeze so you can have pesto, pronto, whenever you need it.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Say goodbye to ordinary barbecue sauces and hello to something extraordinary. Big Bob Gibson's Alabama white BBQ sauce brings a creamy richness that's perfect...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Skip the commercial teriyaki sauce and try this homemade version made with just a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with butter, flour, milk, sugar, Irish whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, sugar, BBQ dry rub, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

You can make a bangin' BBQ sauce at home with barely any of the sugar found in all the store-bought bottles. This batch includes a pinch of cinnamon and cloves to add some...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make ahead and use as needed. This cream sauce mix works great in a pinch for topping vegetables, seafood, or anywhere you need a white sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red onion, ginger, garlic, orange, orange juice, ketchup, tomato juice, pineapple balsamic vinegar, white wine, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This horseradish sauce is the perfect condiment for all your favorite dishes. The horseradish and lemon juice give it a tangy flavor, while the Tabasco adds just...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, olive oil, white pepper, salt, dry mustard, egg yolks, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Don't roast your next pork loin without this recipe. This rich, low-carb gravy is a treat to drizzle on slices of pork (or mashed potatoes for the carb-eaters).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simmered vinegar, sugar, and spices come together in this simple barbecue sauce, bringing a Carolina twist to your grilling routine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Slather your grilled chicken or ribs with this simple finishing sauce during the last few minutes of grilling to add flavor and moisture to the meat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, beer, chili sauce, cooking oil, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Travel the world while never leaving your kitchen. You can savor the fine tastes of Italy by making this traditional meal with a special ingredient: veal! Approved by...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Slow cooking is absolutely the way to go for pasta sauces. All that time simmering in the crockpot gives the ingredients plenty of time to meld together and make a velvety...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Cucumber, yogurt, and dill make a creamy dipping sauce perfect for kebabs, falafel or pita bread.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with French salad dressing, spaghetti sauce, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

This ketchup-currant sauce is worthy of your attention. It's a sweet BBQ sauce with a bit of jazz to it.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make sure to pair this sweet and smoky barbecue sauce with some slow-cooked ribs, grilled chicken, or pulled pork to really let it shine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

For a classic dish with a touch of innovation, this topping for baked ham introduces a sweet and citrusy glaze that complements the meat perfectly.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Here's a handy alioli recipe that delivers a solid garlic punch, perfect for drizzling over everything from salads to tapas. A homemade alternative to ordinary...


Time:   under 30 minutes

With just the right balance of spice, sweetness, and umami, this stir-fry sauce brings the perfect blend of flavors to your favorite stir-fries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mustard, honey, brown sugar, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade pesto is undoubtedly one of those "never go back to store-bought" recipes. The fresh flavor of olive oil, earthy pine nuts, and Parmesan is simply sublime.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Different beers can totally shift the flavor profile of this brown sugar and tomato-based barbecue sauce. Play around and find the ones you like the best.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Coffee is a really underrated ingredient for BBQ. The dark, bitter flavor works beautifully with the sweet brown sugar and spices in this sauce recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon juice, peanut butter, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Pesto! An exciting word for an exciting flavor. If you've never given your salads the pesto treatment, this vinaigrette is for you.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground beef, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, chili powder, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Ham is great on its own, but why not jazz it up? With a blend of pineapple preserves and ginger, this glaze adds a flavorful twist anyone will enjoy.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken broth, onion powder, chicken bouillon granules, biscuit baking mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, jalapeno peppers, cream, butter, salt, garlic, chicken bouillon cubes, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and white pepper, sugar, olive oil, shallots, white wine, orange juice, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley, lime juice, green onions, pickapeppa sauce, sweet pickles


Time:   1-2 hours