536 sauces gravy recipes

Port wine, fig, and blue cheese sauce: a glossy reduction of caramelized aromatics, ruby port, and orange that melts tangy blue cheese into a velvety pour for pork roast or meatballs.

A cheesy but spicy dip that has a zing that's perfect for tortilla chips!

Fresh tomatillo salsa verde with roasted garlic, hot chili peppers, scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Chunky, tangy, and layered with smoky roasted depth. Makes 3 cups for chips, tacos, and everything in between.

Creamy, smoky chipotle mayonnaise made with just 4 ingredients: mayo, sour cream, canned chipotles in adobo, and oregano. The ultimate spicy condiment for burgers, tacos, fries, and more.

Easy homemade pesto with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil blended in minutes. Five ingredients for a vibrant sauce that beats anything jarred.

A copycat Kenny Rogers barbecue sauce, sweet and fruity with an applesauce base, brown sugar, lemon, and a hint of cinnamon. A glossy basting sauce that caramelizes beautifully on ribs and chicken.

Blender hollandaise sauce made in minutes with egg yolks, hot butter, and lemon juice. Silky, rich, and practically foolproof with the hot-butter-into-blender method.

Note from Julia: The following directions are for a hand-beaten sauce. Exactly the same system is followed for an electric beater. Use the large bowl, and the moderately fast speed for whipping cream. Continually push the sauce into the beater blades with a rubber scraper.

Jamaican jerk marinade with allspice, scotch bonnet chili, thyme, and scallions. Authentic Caribbean heat and warm spice for chicken, pork, or seafood. Mix and marinate.

Make your delicious tartar sauce with this easy to follow recipe that doesn't take a lot of time to prepare.

A lighter (less butter) version of Hollandaise sauce with foolproof directions. This lemony creamy sauce is perfect for serving with any kind of fish.

Indian tamarind chutney (imli ki chutney) made from soaked tamarind pulp with toasted cumin, chili, and mint. The classic tangy-sweet dipping sauce for samosas, pakoras, and chaats.

A French daughter sauce from the mother sauce Béchamel. A tasty cheese sauce useful for many dishes including Eggs Florentine and is wonderful to dress up vegetables.

Homemade marinara sauce with pureed Italian plum tomatoes, garlic, and fresh parsley simmered with bay leaves. A simple meatless pasta sauce ready in about 30 minutes.

Why buy salad dressing? This is so easy. You can always quickly make a salad dressing using these kitchen staples. Add your own herbs and voila! Instant personality.

Homemade picante sauce with canned whole tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, onion, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. Simmered 15 minutes and served chilled with chips for a chunky, spicy Texas-style salsa.