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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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recipe for low-fat tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, onions or scallions, sweet or dill pickles, pimento or red bell pepper, fresh parsley or watercress


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for florida barbecue sauce

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

recipe for savory plum sauce

Savory Plum Sauce

Made with garlic, ginger, sugar, fresh plums, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cilantro cream sauce

Cilantro Cream Sauce

Made with lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cream cheese, sour cream, tomatillo salsa, black pepper, celery salt, cumin


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pistachio sauce

Pistachio Sauce

Made with sea salt, fresh mint, fresh flat-leaf parsley, pistachios, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, water, orange-flower water


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for apple bourbon bbq sauce

Apple Bourbon Bbq Sauce

Made with bourbon or apple juice concentrate, barbecue sauce, Granny Smith apples, onion, cider vinegar, bacon grease or oil, ground red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet barbecue sauce

Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, butter, sweet onion, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southern steak sauce

Southern Steak Sauce

Made with sirloin steak, salt, root beer, ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, onion powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for balsamic cherry sauce

Balsamic Cherry Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, dried cherries, balsamic vinegar, dry red wine, brown sugar, fresh rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick duck sauce from preserves

Quick Duck Sauce From Preserves

Made with scallions, peach or apricot preserves, white vinegar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic bearnaise sauce

Classic Bearnaise Sauce

Made with chervil, white wine vinegar, shallots, fresh tarragon, white pepper, egg yolks, water, clarified butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gates barbeque sauce

Gates Barbeque Sauce

Made with liquid smoke, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, ketchup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatless bolognese sauce

Meatless Bolognese Sauce

Made with steak, English onion, celery, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, tomato puree, red wine, chopped tomatoes, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for colonial rose inn maple pecan bourbon glaze

Colonial Rose Inn Maple Pecan Bourbon Glaze

Made with water, cornstarch, bourbon, maple syrup, heavy cream, salted pecan halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kombu dipping sauce

Kombu Dipping Sauce

Made with green onions or sesame seeds, salt, sugar, kombu seaweed stock, soy sauce, mirin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southern sawmill gravy

Southern Sawmill Gravy

Made with biscuits, breakfast sausage, milk, water, ham, sausage, or bacon grease, salt and pepper, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy tomato and basil sauce for pasta

Creamy Tomato And Basil Sauce For Pasta

Made with fresh parsley, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, heavy cream, salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mild tomatillo and sweet pepper sauce

Mild Tomatillo And Sweet Pepper Sauce

Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, tomatillos, salt, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fat-free white sauce

Fat-Free White Sauce

Made with cornstarch, garlic powder, soy or rice milk, soy sauce, Parsley Patch seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jack daniel's barbecue sauce

Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce

Made with black pepper, parsley, butter, shallots, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hoisin-sesame plum glaze

Hoisin-Sesame Plum Glaze

Made with fresh ginger, red plum jam, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, green onion, sesame oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for liver sauce

Liver Sauce

Made with pork livers, water, onions, white vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic, biscocho or fresh bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry bbq sauce

Strawberry BBQ Sauce

Made with hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sugar, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, water, black pepper, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gourmet seafood cocktail sauce

Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce

Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mixed berry glaze for ham

Mixed Berry Glaze for Ham

Made with strawberry jam, blackberry jam, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for balsamic dijon sauce

Balsamic Dijon Sauce

Made with salt and black pepper, balsamic vinegar, sugar, water, honey mustard


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for basil cream sauce

Basil Cream Sauce

Made with light cream, salt and pepper, basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy orange bbq sauce

Spicy Orange BBQ Sauce

Made with cayenne pepper, orange marmalade, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bordelaise sauce

Bordelaise Sauce

Made with demi-glace, red wine, shallots, butter, bone marrow, peppercorn, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for original kansas city style barbecue sauce

Original Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce

Made with water, corn syrup, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, liquid smoke, salt, onion powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory bourbon sauce

Savory Bourbon Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, steak sauce, bourbon, honey, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alice's shrimp sauce

Alice's Shrimp Sauce

Made with French salad dressing, spaghetti sauce, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gorgonzola cream sauce

Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Made with salt and white pepper, heavy cream, Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tasty gourmet tartar sauce

Tasty Gourmet Tartar Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, parsley, garlic, kosher salt, shallot, capers, cornichons, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thick 'n' hearty spaghetti sauce

Thick 'N' Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

Made with basil, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, parsley, lemon peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avocado hot sauce

Avocado Hot Sauce

Made with onion, red or green bell pepper, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, avocado, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holy jalapeno hot sauce

Holy Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Made with garlic, jalapeno peppers, red wine vinegar, lime, sugar, salt, onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer glaze for ham

Root Beer Glaze For Ham

Made with Dijon mustard, root beer, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jack daniel's cranberry maple barbecue sauce

Jack Daniel's Cranberry Maple Barbecue Sauce

Made with pure maple syrup, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, dried cranberries, onion, vegetable oil, dried ancho chilies, garlic, dark brown sugar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic curry sauce

Basic Curry Sauce

Made with serrano chiles, peanut oil, margarine, ground cinnamon, black pepper, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bottled hell

Bottled Hell

Made with water, salt, white vinegar, mango, kiwifruit, habanero chili pepper, lime, lemon, frozen orange juice concentrate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butter sauce for steak

Butter Sauce for Steak

Made with bleu cheese, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chickasaw hot sauce

Chickasaw Hot Sauce

Made with molasses, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, garlic, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for homemade chicken gravy mix

Homemade Chicken Gravy Mix

Made with butter or margarine, black pepper, dry milk powder, instant flour, chicken bouillon granules, sage, thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato sauce from scratch

Tomato Sauce from Scratch

Made with sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, parsley, olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes, dry red wine, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blender sweet-sour sauce

Blender Sweet-Sour Sauce

Made with salt, cornstarch, canned pimiento, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, brown sugar, vinegar, water, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic giblet gravy

Basic Giblet Gravy

Made with hard-cooked eggs, black pepper, giblets, water, butter, flour, pan drippings or chicken broth, milk or half and half, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for shallot puree

Shallot Puree

Made with olive oil, shallot bulbs


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for south carolina mustard sauce

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

recipe for pimento-cheese sauce

Pimento-Cheese Sauce

Made with pimento, milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for homemade marinara sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, sugar, dried basil, olive oil, onions, garlic, whole peeled Italian plum tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old-fashioned tomato gravy

Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy

Made with tomato juice, bacon, onion, flour, salt, black pepper, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot dog onions

Hot Dog Onions

Made with vinegar, red pepper flakes, olive oil, onion, water, tomato paste, corn syrup, cornstarch, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked ham sauce

Baked Ham Sauce

Made with garlic, Tabasco sauce, cola, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for voila slow cooker bolognese pasta

Voila Slow Cooker Bolognese Pasta

Made with celery, red bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaves, fennel seeds or anise seeds, beef stock, red wine, tomatoes

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey-beer barbecue sauce for chicken

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


recipe for red currant glaze for cornish hens

Red Currant Glaze For Cornish Hens

Made with dry mustard, red currant jelly, pan drippings, flour, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for choron sauce

Choron Sauce

Made with butter, shallot, white wine vinegar, white wine, tomato puree, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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