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Updated February 13, 2019.
Master sauces, give them a fancy French name and suddenly you’ll be launched from a hash slinging cook located in a backwater corner of some unknown place not even on the map, to a famous chef, creator of yummy marvels!
Sauces, or lack of them, can make or break a meal.
That’s how important they are!
And good cooks know it.
Think about it.
When you experience a memorable meal in a restaurant, whether it is a local hole-in-the-wall café or a well-appointed establishment that specializes in fine dining, nine times out of ten it is the excellent sauces that made ordinary food, unforgettable
Throw them together in a baking dish, stir in a delicious sauce and sprinkle the top with grated cheese or toasted bread crumbs (gluten-free, of course).
While it is baking in the oven until heated through, come up with an upscale name for your impressive new casserole dinner.
Consider the same leftovers, throw them into a big pot on the back burner and add a sauce—soup stock.
Adjust the seasonings.
Serve with a rustic loaf of gluten-free bread and a tossed green salad (salad dressings are sauces, too).
What family isn’t known for their “special sauce”?
Even these recipes get tweaked through the generations until the original is no longer recognizable.
I’m guilty as charged!
I can’t help tinkering with Grandma’s special recipes.
Every culture has their signature sauces and each family group has their take on them.
Need evidence to prove my statement?
Let’s take look at a Mexican food favorite.
Think of all the different salsa and picante sauce bottles sitting on grocery store shelves and they are not collecting dust!
How about an Italian food staple?
Spaghetti sauce bottles line whole rows of shelves at the grocery store and everyone has their favorite brand.
What is important to keep in mind is sauces are very versatile.
They can be changed-up and used in many different ways.
A basic cream sauce can be used to make casseroles, soups, gravies, puddings and as a base for many other kinds of sauces, such as brown sauce, cheese sauce or a rich egg sauce.
Stock is a simple sauce used to make broths, soups, stews and is combined with other sauces to create new sauces.
There are vinegar, tomato, butter, wine, mustard and egg based sauces.
Mention must be made of all the scrumptiously sweet dessert sauces prepared from juices, nectars, sugars, syrups and honey.
Through the years I've managed to master a few sauces.
Some are recipes handed down through the family (yes, they’ve all been tweaked by me).
Others are my original creations.
Those shared here are the blue-ribbon sauce recipes that continue to receive raves from family, friends and by guests at potlucks and larger events where my cooking usually steals the show.
Quick & Easy! When you try this outstanding Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe, you will never buy bottled again!
Bechamel Sauce Recipe—Key to Luscious Gluten-free White Sauce Creations! Master this terrific gluten-free bechamel sauce recipe, choose a variation and makeover lackluster meals into irresistible gourmet delights!
Almond Sauce
Caper Sauce
Caraway Sauce
Celery Sauce
Cheese Sauce
Cheese Pimento Sauce
Cream Sauce
Creamy Sauce
Cucumber Sauce
Curry Sauce
Dill Sauce
Egg Sauce
Herb Garlic Sauce
Herb Sauce
Horseradish Sauce
Italian Cheese Sauce
Lemon Chive Sauce
Medium Bechamel Sauce Dry Mix
Mock Hollandaise Sauce
Mushroom Sauce
Mustard Sauce
Newberg Sauce
Olive Sauce
Onion Sauce
Pimento Sauce
Piquant Sauce
Richer Cheese Sauce
Sauce Mornay
Sauce Verte (Green Sauce)
Seafood Sauce
Sherry Sauce
South of the Border Sauce
Special Sauce
Tomato Cream Sauce
Tomato Piquant Sauce
Cinnamon Honey Butter Impress your family and guests, and leave them craving more. More Cinnamon Honey Butter recipe, that is! It is a quick and simple way to spice up ordinary fare and make your meals unforgettable.
Grandma's Cranberry Sauce Recipe--Key to an American Holiday Tradition You are going to love this quick and easy make ahead
cranberry sauce recipe, so delicious, you will never open another can of store
bought cranberry sauce again!
Apple Maple Cranberry Sauce
Burgundy Cranberry Sauce
Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Nut Sauce
Gourmet Orange Cranberry Sauce
Honey Cranberry Sauce
Honey Maple Cranberry Sauce
Orange Cranberry Sauce
Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Port Cranberry Sauce
Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Vermont Maple Cranberry Sauce
Vermont Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Irish Onion Gravy Pour this savory onion gravy over Bangers and Mash. It's a delicious way to celebrate all things Irish . . . or British. Whether for St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween or just because.
Lime Crème Make your Mexican food gourmet cuisine! Tart notes of fresh lime combine with the cool notes of chilled sour cream to make luscious Lime Crème.
Marinara Sauce Savor this traditional Italian Marinara sauce recipe; it is a keeper! Cook up extra and freeze to have on hand for quick weeknight pasta dishes or guest appetizers.
Pizza Sauce Wow! This authentic Italian pizza sauce is outstanding! Thick and rich tomato flavor; make extra to have on hand as a pizza appetizer dipping sauce; it is that great!
Raspberry Sauce Recipe--Key to Exciting Everyday Meals Dress up your everyday meals with this deliciously versatile raspberry sauce recipe; so quick and easy to make!
Apple Cider Sauce
Apple Ginger Sauce
Apple Ginger Teriyaki Sauce
Apricot Bourbon Sauce
Apricot Curry Sauce
Apricot Mint Sauce
Apricot Rosemary Sauce
Apricot Sesame Sauce
Asian Apricot Sauce
Apricot Wine Balsamic Sauce
Blueberry Chipotle Sauce
Bourbon Sauce
Cherry Bourbon Sauce
Cherry Port Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Honey Apple Sauce
Orange Sauce
Orange Cumin Sauce
Orange Ginger Sauce
Orange Mustard Sauce
Orange Raisin Sauce
Orange Soy Sauce
Peach Chipotle Sauce
Peach Jalapeno Sauce
Peach Mustard Sauce
Peach Orange Sauce
Peach Wine Sauce
Peppery Orange Sauce
Peppery Pineapple Sauce
Pineapple Ginger Sauce
Pineapple Mint Sauce
Pineapple Orange Sauce
Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce
Plum Ginger Sauce
Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce Recipe--Key to "Delizioso" Dinners! Excellent! Quite possibly the best Spaghetti Sauce recipe you will ever make; a hearty sauce with rich flavor. Buon Appetito!
American Goulash
Crowd-sized Spaghetti Casserole
Fresh Chunky Marinara Sauce
Lasagna
Spaghetti & Italian Meatballs
Spaghetti & Italian Sausage
Spicy Orange Sauce Recipe Are you looking for a Spicy Orange Sauce recipe that makes stir-fries stand up and take notice? This quick and easy gluten-free recipe is sure to become a family favorite and a guest pleaser!
Tartar Sauce This gluten-free Tartar Sauce is so quick and easy to make; it is the perfect condiment for fish and seafood!
Teriyaki Sauce Recipe--Key to Gluten-free Asian Dishes This amazingly quick and easy gluten-free Teriyaki Sauce recipe is like magic, turning mundane meat into extraordinary eats!
Beef Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki
Teriyaki Ribs Appetizer
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