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SAUCE

Sauces are essential culinary tools that enhance flavor, texture, and presentation in cooking. They serve as complements, condiments, or main components of a dish.
Purpose of Sauces
Sauces in cooking primarily serve to add moisture, flavor, richness, and visual appeal to dishes. They can transform simple ingredients into a more cohesive and flavorful meal. Sauces also help balance flavors, highlighting sweet, salty, sour, bitter, or umami tastes, and can create contrast or harmony with the main ingredient.
Types of Sauces
1. Mother Sauces
Originating from classical French cuisine, mother sauces are foundational sauces from which many derivative sauces are made. The five classic mother sauces are:
Béchamel: A white sauce made with milk and a roux (butter and flour), often used in gratins and creamy dishes.
: Made with a light stock (such as chicken or fish) thickened with a roux.
Espagnole (Brown Sauce): Made from brown stock, brown roux, and vegetables; often reduced to create demi-glace.
Hollandaise: An emulsion of egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, frequently used for eggs and vegetables.
Tomato Sauce: Made from tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and stock; used in pasta, meats, and casseroles.
2. Derivative Sauces
These are variations of mother sauces, often enhanced with additional ingredients, herbs, or seasonings. Examples include Mornay (béchamel with cheese), Bordelaise (espagnole with red wine), and Béarnaise (hollandaise with tarragon and shallots).
3. Pan Sauces and Jus
Made by deglazing a pan after cooking meats or vegetables, these sauces capture the fond (browned bits) left in the pan. Often finished with stock, wine, or cream, pan sauces are rich and flavorful.
4. Cold Sauces and Condiments
Some sauces are served cold, like vinaigrettes, chutneys, salsas, and tzatziki, adding freshness and acidity to dishes, particularly salads, seafood, and grilled meats. 5.
These are sauces prepared by simmering liquids, such as wine, stock, or fruit juices, until concentrated in flavor and slightly thickened. Red wine reduction and balsamic reduction are common examples. Techniques for Making Sauces
Thickening: Roux, cornstarch slurry, egg yolks, or reduction can be used to achieve desired consistency.
Emulsifying: Combining fat and water-based components, as in hollandaise or mayonnaise, to create stable, creamy textures.
Balancing Flavor: Adjusting seasoning, acidity, or sweetness ensures the sauce complements the main dish rather than overpowering it.
Pairing Sauces with Food Creamy sauces (béchamel, hollandaise) pair well with vegetables, eggs, and seafood.
Acidic or tangy sauces (tomato, vinaigrette) enhance grilled meats or rich foods.
Rich and savory sauces (espagnole, pan sauces) accompany roasted or braised meats for added depth.
Understanding sauces allows cooks to elevate dishes, create harmonious flavor combinations, and experiment with textures and visual presentation.
Mastery of sauces is often considered a hallmark of skilled cooking.

Alfredo sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time:5 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in cream, garlic, white pepper and grated nutmeg; bring to a simmer, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer, stirring frequently, until has thickened and is smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Add mozzarella cheese once has thickened and stir until smooth.

Anchovy mayonnaise sauce

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Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes

1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
2 ounces anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste Finely chop the anchovy fillets.
Combine in a bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well.
Serve with cold or deep fried fish or seafood.
Use as a dipping or as an accompaniment with fresh or cooked seafood.

Andalouse sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons diced red pimentos
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire

Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
This goes well with all meats and poultry.

Armagnac toffee sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:5 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons Armagnac In a heavy pan simmer cream with butter and brown sugar, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat and stir in Armagnac. Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Reheat before serving.

Asparagus sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

12 asparagus spears
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 small scallions (green onions), chopped
to taste, salt and ground white pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream Cut asparagus in halves. Discard the woody parts. Cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Cook in salted boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Melt butter in a skillet. Add asparagus, scallions, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Puree mixture in a blender. Put through a strainer. Heat in a pan with the cream, and keep warm until needed.

Béarnaise sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:20 minutes

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 ounce Shallots, chopped
2 teaspoons Tarragon leaves
6 egg yolks
1 1/4 pounds butter, clarified*
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Parsley , fresh chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped Combine the shallots, vinegar, and tarragon in a pan and reduce by three-fourths. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Strain, if you wish.
Combine the vinegar mixture with egg yolks in a medium-sized, stainless steel bowl. Using a wire whisk, beat well. Place the container containing the egg/yolk acid mixture in a pan or bowl of water (such as a small double boiler) that is at a simmering temperature of 180 to 190F (82.2 to 87.8C). Continue whisking the yolk/acid mixture and heat to a temperature of 150F (65.6C). The mixture must be stirred or whisked constantly and the temperature measured frequently by an accurate thermometer. Immediately remove the pan containing the yolk/acid mixture from the hot-water heat source. The mixture should be creamy. Cool slightly.
Slowly and gradually beat the clarified butter into the yolk acid. Add the butter drop by drop at first to disperse the butter oil and create an emulsion. As the emulsion forms, the butter can be added in larger amounts. (If the becomes too thick to beat before all the butter is added, beat in a little warm water.) Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper.
If necessary, thin the with a few drops of warm water. Mix in the parsley and tarragon. The final pH is 4.2.
Storage Keep warm [100 to 120F (43.3 to 48.9C)], not hot, for service. This Béarnaise can be held at 100 to 120F (43.3 to 48.9C) as long as the quality allows. There is no food safety problem because of the pH.

*Note: To clarify butter for this recipe, place 1 1/4 pounds butter in heavy pan. Melt butter over moderate heat. Skim froth from the surface. Carefully pour off clear melted butter into another container, leaving the milky liquid and salt (if salted butter was used) on the bottom of the pan.

Bechamel sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk, heated
salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown - about 2 minutes.
Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg; lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Remove from the heat. To cool this for later use, cover it with wax paper to prevent a skin from forming.
Cheese Sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Black bean sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoon dry sherry wine
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoon fermented black beans
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon oyster
2 teaspoons soy
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 chopped scallions Combine the cornstarch with the sherry.
Pour the oil into a wok. Heat over high heat. Add the minced black beans and ginger. Stir fry for 10 seconds then add the chicken stock, oyster and soy .
Bring to a boil and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix the cornstarch and sherry and add to the , stirring until thickened.
Allow the to cool, then refrigerate in a closed container. Add the garlic and scallion when using the .
Serve warm over vegetables such as kale, carrots, vegetables, steamed rice or thin noodles.

Blueberry port sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberies
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup ruby Port wine
1 stick cinnamon Bring blueberries, sugar, port and cinnamon to simmer over medium heat, stirring; simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Pour into heat proof container. Let cool.
Refrigerate.
Tip: Serve over angel food cake, mascarpone or fresh ricotta cheese or ice cream.

Brown sauce

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Serves: 16

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time:2 hours

For Sachet:
1/2 bay leaf 2 parsley stems (no leaves)
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 clove garlic
1 piece of cheesecloth, cut into a 6-inch square
1 piece of butcher's twine, cut 12 inches long

1 small onion, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1 stalk celery
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons additional butter
6 cups beef stock or bouillon, room temperature
2 ounces tomato puree
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1. To make sachet, place the bay leaf, parsley stems, thyme and garlic in the square of cheesecloth. Gather up the corners and twist together. Using just one end of the string, tie the sachet closed. The other end of the string (the long end) will be suspended from the handle of the pan.
2. Cut the onion, carrot and celery into medium (1/2-inch) dice. Set aside. Mince garlic.
3. Heat the 1/2 cup butter in small pan until hot. Whisk in the flour (to a paste consistency) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes until mixture (roux) bubbles, turns light brown in color and has a nutty aroma. This is called a dark roux. Set aside.
4. Place the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy, 4-quart stockpot over medium heat.
5. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Saute the vegetables, stirring often, for about 5 to 6 minutes or until well browned. Add minced garlic and saute another 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the cooked roux to the vegetables, stirring to combine.
7. Gradually, pour in the brown stock and then the tomato puree.
8. Tie the pre-made sachet to one handle of the stockpot, letting it dangle in the liquid.
9. Bring to a boil, skimming off any impurities from the surface, as needed.
10. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours, skimming the surface occasionally, until the is reduced to about 1 quart.
11. Untie sachet. Then pour (and sachet) into a fine strainer or china cap lined with cheesecloth. Use a ladle or spoon to gently press any remaining vegetables through the strainer. Discard the sachet.
12. Season to taste with salt and white pepper, if desired.
13. Set over a double boiler filled with warm water until ready to serve. Or cool completely, then cover and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to I week. Sauce may also be frozen for up to 3 months. Makes about 1 quart.

VARIATIONS
Demi-glace:
A brown stock is simply a stock made with roasted bones, rather than bones that have only been rinsed and/or blanched prior to use. To make a brown stock, you can use roasted beef or veal bones or roasted chicken bones. In this recipe, we are calling for a brown stock made with roasted beef bones.
Place 4 cups Brown Stock and 4 cups Brown Sauce/Sauce Espagnole in a heavy, I-quart pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the is reduced by one-half. Remove from heat. Pour through a fine strainer or china cap lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool completely. Then cover and store n the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Sauce may also be frozen for up to 3 months. Makes 1 quart

Bordelaise Sauce: Place 1 cup red wine, 2 minced shallots, 1/4 teaspoon crushed black Peppercorns pinch of thyme and 1/2 bay leaf in a pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium heat. Cook for about 33 minutes or until reduced by three-fourths. Add 1 quart Demi-glace (see above) and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a line strainer (or cheesecloth). Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and drop them, one at a time, into the while stirring constantly to combine. Serve immediately. Makes about 4 cups.

Madeira Sauce: Place 1 quart Demi-glace (see above) in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes until reduced to 1/2 cup. Add 1/4 cup Madeira Wine, stirring to combine. Serve immediately. Makes about 4 cups.

Mushroom Sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saute pan over moderate heat. Add 1 minced shallot and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms and continue sauteing until brown. Add 1 quart Demi-glace (see above) and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon dry sherry and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Chantilly mayonnaise

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Serves: 14

Preparation time: 5 minutes

2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper
1/2 cup whipped cream Season mayonnaise with lemon juice, hot pepper , and salt to taste.
Fold in whipped cream.
Good with asparagus, artichokes, and cucumbers.

Cheese sauce

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Melt the butter in a pan. Whisk in the flour. Add the milk and whisk until is thick.
Mix in egg yolk and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Add cheese. Stir over low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.
Pour the in a container and cover with buttered wax paper. Heat before serving.

Chimichurri

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Preparation time:10 minutes

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
In a medium bowl or jar, combine the parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Add the oil and vinegar* and mix well. Store covered for a couple of days and use before the herbs start to turn brown.

Note: *
Make chimichurri up to 4 days in advance but do not add the vinegar as the acid will brown the green herbs. Bring it to room temperature and add the vinegar a few hours before serving.

Chinese black bean sauce

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Serves: 12

Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:20 minutes

1 cup (240 g) fermented black beans
⅓ cup (80 ml) grapeseed oil (or any neutral oil)
4 to 6 dried Chinese chile peppers, torn into small pieces
¼ white onion, minced
¼ cup (60 ml) Shaoxing wine or Chinese rice wine (can substitute dry sherry)
¼ cup (60 ml) light soy
¼ cup (50 g) sugar (or brown sugar)
1 head garlic (8 to 10 large cloves), finely minced
1 2-inch piece ginger, finely minced Step 1
Rinse the fermented black beans with water, then strain and coarsely chop them. I like to leave some bigger pieces of beans to give the more texture.
Step 2
In a medium pan, heat the oil and chiles over medium heat until warm. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the chiles turn dark but not black, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Scoop out the chiles and discard them.
Step 3
Add the black beans and onion. Cook and stir until the looks a bit dry (the beans will absorb oil at first but release it once they are cooked), 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 4
Add the Shaoxing wine, soy , and sugar. Let simmer, stirring constantly, until the onion turns tender, about 10 minutes. (The can easily burn, so keep the heat low and stir the constantly to ensure even cooking.)
Step 5
Add the garlic and ginger and continue to cook and stir the until the onion turns extremely tender and is melting into the texture, 5 minutes or so. You should see oil floating on top. Transfer the to a large bowl to cool completely.
Step 6
Store the in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Chocolate sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

1 cup (250 ml) water
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
1/2 cup (160 g) light corn syrup or agave nectar
3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
2 ounces (55 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
In a medium pan, whisk together the water, sugar, corn syrup (or agave), and cocoa powder.

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it’s just begun to simmer and boil, remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted.

Let the Chocolate Sauce stand for a few hours before serving.

Citrus kosho - japanese citrus chili paste

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:20 minutes

1 lemon ( Meyer lemon if available)
1 lime
1 small grapefruit
1 small orange
2 stalks lemongrass
2 serrano or jalapeňo chilis
1 tablespoon fine grained salt
Zest the lemons, limes, along with the grapefruit and orange into a medium bowl. Remove the fibrous outer layers and tops and bottoms from the lemongrass, leaving the tender center of the stalk. Finely chop the center of the stalk and add to the bowl. Finely slice the chili, and add it, seeds and all, to the bowl.
Transfer the ingredients to a mortar, add the salt, and pound with a pestle until everything combines into a rough paste (alternatively, blend in a food processor or blender into a fine paste). Juice one half of a lemon and one half of a lime and add the juice to the paste and stir.

Place in a glass jar, cover, and let ferment a few days at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

Will keep in the refrigerator for about a month.

Cocktail sauce

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve with cold seafood.

Coriander chutney

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Serves: 16

Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

4 cups Coriander Leaves Approx (or cilantro, With stems, 200 grams)
4 Green jalapeno peppers or green Chilies peppers
1 inch Ginger
¼ cup Peanuts
1 teaspoon Sugar ½ teaspoon
½ teaspoon Black salt (Kala namak)
1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
2 tablespoons
Lime Juice (or lemon juice)
1/4 to ½ cup Water Keep the cilantro into the bowl of water for 5-10 minutes and let the dirt settle at the bottom of the bowl. Then gently remove leaves, lightly squeeze to remove excess water, and add it to the blender jar. If your coriander leaves are really muddy, then you might have to repeat the process 2-3 times. Or if they are not that dirty then you can just rinse them.
Add all the ingredients into the blender (cilantro, peanuts, ginger, chilies, salt, sugar, black salt, chaat masala, and roasted cumin powder).
Freshly squeeze the lime or lemon juice.
Add little water. Don’t add too much water, it makes the chutney runny. Start with little, blend and add more if needed. Water quantity may vary depending on how much water is held on by leaves after washing/rinsing.
Blend until everything is smooth. Remove it to a bowl and serve.

Fish velouté sauce

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:30 minutes

6 cups fish stock (see recipe Fish stock )
2 oz clarified butter
2 oz all-purpose flour
Heat the fish stock to a simmer in a medium pan.
Meanwhile, in a separate heavy-bottomed pan, melt the clarified butter over a medium heat until it becomes frothy.

With a wooden spoon, stir the flour into the melted butter a little bit at a time, until it is fully incorporated into the butter, giving you a pale-yellow-colored paste. This paste is called a roux. Heat the roux for another minute or so to cook off the taste of raw flour.

Using a wire whisk, slowly add the hot fish stock to the roux, whisking vigorously to make sure it's free of lumps.

Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the total volume has reduced by about one-third, stirring frequently. Use a ladle to skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.

The resulting should be smooth and velvety. If it's too thick, whisk in a bit more hot stock until it's just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Remove the from the heat. For an extra smooth consistency, carefully pour the through a wire mesh strainer lined with a piece of cheesecloth.

Keep the velouté covered until you're ready to use it.

Fudge sauce

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Serves: 12

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup light cream (half and half)
3/4 cup heavy cream
In a medium pot, combine the brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and cream. Bring to boil on high heat for 2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream. Bring to boil, simmer for 8 minutes. Keeps well refrigerated for a week.

Green goddess mayonnaise

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Preparation time:15 minutes

3 ounces blanched spinach
2 ounces blanched parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chervil
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
2 tablespoon white wine
1 quart mayonnaise
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice Puree spinach and herbs with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Reduce wine and shallots until liquid is evaporated. Combine all ingredients with mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Green herb sauce for dipping asparagus

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

1/2 bunch Italian parsley, cleaned and dried
1/2 bunch fresh dill, cleaned and dried
1/2 bunch fresh watercress, cleaned and dried
1/2 cup drained cooked fresh spinach, all liquid squeezed out
2 scallions (green onions) tender greens included, sliced thin
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
to taste salt and ground black pepper In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a steel blade, chop finely parsley, dill and watercress. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Process spinach in the same way and add to herb mixture. Add scallions, mayonnaise and sour cream. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to use

Hollandaise sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:12 minutes

5 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 ounces butter
to taste salt, ground white pepper, cayenne pepper and
Aromat seasoning Clarify butter over medium heat.
Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over top of a double boiler. Do not allow the bowl to touch the water as it will overcook the egg yolks. Slow, progressive heating is best when making hollandaise .
Whip the yolks until they reach a creamy consistency. Remove from heat.
Slowly pour warm butter into the yolks, whipping continuously to blend. Add seasonings to taste.
The will keep, covered, in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.

Hot spiced blueberry sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Combine blueberries, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a pan.
Bring to boiling point. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.
Delicious on ice cream or Blueberry Gingerbread.

Lamaze mayonnaise

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Serves: 24

Preparation time:15 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

3 cups mayonnaise
3 ounces chili
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
8 ounces chopped tomatoes, peeled and seede
1 teaspoon diced shallot
2 tablespoon chopped herbs Blanch the shallots and herbs, (parsley, tarragon).
Combine mayonnaise and chili . Season with lemon juice, Worcestershire , and salt and pepper.
Fold in tomato, shallots and herbs.
Good with seafood, fish, eggs, and meat.

Lamb stock

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Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time:4 hours

5 pounds lamb shanks, or neck bones
2 medium unpeeled onions, quartered
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs parsley
10 whole black peppercorns Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the lamb shanks, or neck bones in a roasting pan and roast in oven turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the lamb to a large stock pot, and add onions, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and peppercorns.
Add 1 quart of water to roasting pan. Heat and scrape any bits on bottom of pan. Add liquid to stock pot with 3 quarts of water to cover bones.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, skimming occasionally. Strain stock into a large pan. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Remove the fat from top before using.

Lemon herb tahini sauce

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Serves: 4

Preparation time:10 minutes

¼ cup tahini
¼ cup olive oil
½ packed cup fresh parsley or cilantro, or mixed
1 large clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to taste (about one-half lemon)
1/2 lemon zest
1 teaspoon maple syrup or to taste
Salt to taste
Combine the tahini, herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water to a food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed until the desired texture.
Add maple syrup and salt to taste.

Lemon-scented blueberry sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

1 pound fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium pan. Stir over medium heat until cornstarch dissolves.
Boil until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until cold. ( can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled.

Marinara sauce

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Serves: 10

Preparation time:

Cooking time:40 minutes

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely grated
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 large can (28 ounces) Italian tomatoes, crushed
1 large can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons dried whole basil
1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
pinch fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cloves garlic, chopped


Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pan (do not use cast iron or aluminum) over medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrots; sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
Bring just to a boil, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until desired thickness.
Remove the bay leaf. Serve with your favorite pasta or polenta.

Mayonnaise sauce

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Serves: 20

Preparation time: 15 minutes

For the Mayonnaise :

3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable oil*


Mayonnaise :
1. Measure or carefully weigh all ingredients.
Preparation
2. Combine egg yolks, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and water in small, stainless steel bowl. The container must be large to whisk the mixture as it is heated.
3. Place the egg yolk/acid mixture in a pan or container of water (such as a small double boiler) that is at a simmering temperature of 180 to 190F (82.2 to 87.8C). Heat the yolk/acid mixture to a temperature of 150F (65.6C). This will take about 1 minute. The mixture must be whisked constantly and the temperature measured frequently by using a tip-sensitive thermocouple thermometer. The thermocouple can be taped to the wire whip to give continuous temperature as the mixture is stirred. When a temperature of 150F (65.6C) is reached, immediately remove the pan containing the yolk/acid mixture from the hot-water heat source. Cool the egg mixture to room temperature [<80F (<27C)]. [The pasteurized egg yolks are very stable at this point and can be stored for 7 days at 41F (5C) if you want to make the batch larger and then store it. The pH of this mixture is 3.5.]
4. Place the pasteurized, acidified yolk mixture in a stainless steel mixer bowl. Add mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper.
5. Either an electric mixer or a wire whip can be used to create the mayonnaise emulsion. Begin beating with whip, or if a mixer is used, turn it to high speed and very slowly, almost teaspoon by teaspoon, begin adding oil. When the emulsions forms, oil can be added more rapidly.
6. Continue beating until all the oil has been added. The mayonnaise emulsion will become quite thick. (It can be thinned, if desired, by adding a small amount of wine vinegar or lemon juice or water.)
7. Adjust seasoning. If necessary, adjust viscosity with the addition of a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice.
Storage
8. Place mayonnaise in clean, sanitized storage container. Label and date product. By government standard, this product does not require refrigeration for safety. For quality, store in refrigeration unit at 41F (5C) or less. The shelf life will depend on mold contamination during mixing, but should be at least 4 weeks. Leftovers
9. For quality, do not add fresh product to old.
*Note: If olive oil is used, the mayonnaise should be used at once. It cannot be stored under refrigeration because olive oil will crystallize or solidify at refrigeration temperatures and the mayonnaise emulsion will "break" and separate.

Mayonnaise variations:

ANCHOVY MAYONNAISE
ANDALOUSE SAUCE
APPLE HORSERADISH SAUCE
BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
CHANTILLY SAUCE
COCKTAIL SAUCE
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

GREEN GODDESS MAYONNAISE

LAMAZE MAYONNAISE
MAYONNAISE MUSTARD SAUCE
NEW ORLEANS SAUCE
PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE
PESTO MAYONNAISE
PITTSBURGH SAUCE
REMOULADE SAUCE
RUSSIAN MAYONNAISE
SAUCE ITALIA
SERBIAN GARLIC SAUCE
THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
TARTAR SAUCE
TOMATO MAYONNAISE
TYROLIENNE SAUCE

ANDALOUSE SAUCE

APPLE HORSERADISH SAUCE

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

CHANTILLY SAUCE

COCKTAIL SAUCE

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

GREEN GODDESS MAYONNAISE

LAMAZE MAYONNAISE

MAYONNAISE MUSTARD SAUCE

NEW ORLEANS SAUCE

PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE

PESTO MAYONNAISE

PITTSBURGH SAUCE

REMOULADE SAUCE

RUSSIAN MAYONNAISE

SAUCE ITALIA

SERBIAN GARLIC SAUCE

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

TARTAR SAUCE

TOMATO MAYONNAISE

TYROLIENNE SAUCE

Meat sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time:50 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
3 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 14-oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 beef bouillon cubes
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
to taste salt and ground black pepper In a skillet, heat the oil. Brown the beef until it loses its pink color. Transfer to a pan. Add the onions to the skillet.
Stir until brown. Add to meat. Add remaining ingredients.
Cook over medium heat, covered for 30 to 40 minutes.

Serve with pasta or lasagna.

Mole sauce

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Serves: 12

Preparation time:15 minutes

Cooking time:20 minutes

3 dried chipotle chilis, stemmed and seeded
2 dried guajillo chilis, stemmed and seeded
2 dried ancho chilis, stemmed and seeded
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup white onion, chopped
½ poblano pepper, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cinnamon
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon sea salt Toast chipotle, guajillo, and ancho chiles in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until warm and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
Heat 2 cups chicken broth in a pan until it begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. Pour broth into the blender with mushrooms. Puree until smooth.
Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, oregano, cumin cinnamon and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
Mix in flour and stir for about 2 minutes until combined. Gradually add chicken and mushroom puree, whisking constantly and scraping up bits on bottom of pan. Bring to boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and use immersion blender to puree until smooth.
Return pan to medium-high heat and stir in the chocolate, almond butter, tomato paste and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes or until has thickened. Adjust for salt if needed. Serve warm.

Orange-cranberry topping

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

2 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup water
3/4 to 1 cup organic or raw sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons Brandy (optional)
In a medium pan combine pears or apples, cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
Purée in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and add sugar and brandy, if desired.
Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until very thick.
Once the "topping" begins to thicken, stir constantly so mixture doesn't burn. Cool before serving.

Peri peri sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:30 minutes

Cooking time:30 minutes

2 large red bell peppers, char grilled
1 large red onion, char grilled
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
zest of one lemon, finely grated
10 small red Thai chilis, roughly chopped (more to taste for hotter )
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, or plain paprika
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
To finish the (when cooked)
1/4 cup lemon juice
zest of one lemon, finely minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Start by roasting the red peppers and onions. This can be done on a gas grill, under the broiler or on a cast iron grill pan. You want to get good char marks on the outside of the peppers and onions. Don't worry if they are not fully cooked, they will get fully cooked in the .
Chop the peppers and onions and add them to a food processor or blender. You can us an immersion blender if that is all you have on hand, just take the time to get the ingredients well pureed.
Add the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, red Thai chilis, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper to the food processor with the grilled onions and peppers and puree until smooth.
Transfer the to a medium pan, add the bay leaves and simmer slowly for 20-30 minutes.
Let the cool to warm. Remove the bay leaves then return the to the food processor again.
Add the additional lemon juice, red wine vinegar and lemon zest. Puree for another few minutes until very smooth. Slowly add in the olive oil in a thin stream as the processor is running.

Pesto

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:None

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons pine nuts
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 teaspoons grated romano or pecorino
3 teaspoons butter, soft In a blender, combine basil, oil, pine nuts, garlic and salt. Blend to a puree.
Scrape edges of bowl to push all ingredients down.
Pour into a bowl.
Beat in the cheeses and soft butter. Serve with pasta.
Add a tablespoon of hot water in which pasta has boiled to pesto to soften.

Red wine sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time:15 minutes

Cooking time:30 minutes

2 ounces butter
1 small minced carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
4 parsley stems
1 pound fish bones
2 teaspoons crushed peppercorns
2 cups red wine
1 cup fish stock or vegetable bouillon
1 teaspoon Knorr seafood stock mix Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom pan. Add the carrot and onion, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the thyme, bay leaf, parsley stems, fish bones and peppercorns.
Cover and steam for 10 minutes over medium heat. Pour off the excess butter. Add the wine and fish stock.
Reduce over medium heat for 10 minutes. Season with Knorr seafood stock mix. Bring the to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain the through a fine strainer, pressing the bones to extract all the .
Serve this with baked and poached salmon.

Red zhoug - schug

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Serves: 10

Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

Makes 1 cup

1 cup grapeseed oil
2 large red bell peppers, stemmed and seeded, cut into 8 pieces
8 red chiles stemmed and seeded, cut in half
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground green cardamom pods, with the husks
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 garlic minced cloves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves, chopped Add the oil to a large sauté pan and place on the stove over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bell peppers and chiles and fry while continuously stirring for about 10 minutes, until the peppers start to blister and darken in color.

Remove the peppers and chiles from the oil, set aside, and let cool. Add the cooled fried peppers and chiles and the paprika, turmeric, cloves, cardamom, cumin, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor and blend, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula when necessary, until the mixture is the consistency of a coarce puree. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool, then add the cilantro and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Salsa verde

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Serves: Makes 2 cups

Preparation time:10 minutes

7 medium tomatillos husks removed, washed and quartered
1 poblano pepper seeds removed and halved
lengthwise
1 jalapeno cut in half lengthwise
1 small white onion peeled and cut into
wedges
2 cloves garlic skins left ON
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp lime juice fresh is best
1/2 cup fresh cilantro a small handful
2 - 4 Tbsp water to reach desired
consistency Adjust oven rack to 6 inches from the top and preheat
broiler on HIGH.
Add tomatillos, poblano, jalapeno, onion and garlic to a
large sheet pan, spreading them out a bit.
Broil for 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through
broiling.
Add tomatillos, poblano, jalapeno and onion to food
processor. Peel garlic and add it food processor as well.
Add salt, lime juice, and cilantro and process until
everything is coarsely chopped. Add water, starting with 2
Tbsp and process until desired consistency is reached.
Add more water, to your liking.

Salted butter caramel

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:5 mintes

Cooking time:12 minutes

120 g (4 oz) caster sugar (super fine sugar)
60 g (1/2 stick) semi-salted butter
20 cl (7 oz ) of liquid cream, whole (35%) 1. Heat the sugar alone in a stainless-steel pan over medium heat. Cook without stirring until it melts and caramelizes.
2. Gradually add the butter then the cream, mixing vigorously with a whisk to avoid lumps.
3. When the preparation is homogeneous, continue cooking for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. The caramel is still liquid but it will harden as it cools.
4. Pour into a small jam jar and let cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Variations: For a chocolate caramel cream, add a few squares of chocolate.

Sauce beurre blanc

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:15 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 pound butter, cut into cubes
to taste salt and pepper
lemon juice
In a medium pan, combine wine, vinegar and shallots. Reduce over high to approximately 1/2 cup. Add cream and bring to a boil and reduce to a consistency.
The should coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the butter in small batches.
Season with salt, white pepper and lemon juice.

Spaghetti meat sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:40 minutes

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 tsp. dried basil (optional)
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
3 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 lb. (85% lean) ground beef
2 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 Parmesan rind
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter In a medium pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, garlic, dried basil (if using), oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and light golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef and break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed, until beef begins to brown, about 8 minutes; season with 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.


In a medium bowl, crush tomatoes and their juices with your hands until small pieces form. Add tomatoes and Parmesan rind to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduces by about one-quarter and raw tomato flavor has cooked out, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; discard Parmesan rind.

Add fresh basil, butter, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt; toss to combine until is glossy and butter is melted.

Note:

Don't mistake it for these popular tomato s:

— Bolognese isn’t spaghetti , and spaghetti isn’t Bolognese. Bolognese is basically a glorified ragú—a long-simmered that includes carrots and celery, red wine, beef stock, and milk.
— Marinara is a little less involved, featuring crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and basil. Cooked for under an hour, it’s less concentrated than s that have been stewing on the stove all afternoon.
— Pomodoro is a quick-cooking fresh tomato . Chopped fresh (not canned) tomatoes are briefly simmered with olive oil, garlic, and basil to preserve their bright flavor.

Spiced whole cranberry sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup apple brandy
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized pan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring continuously.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently just until the berries begin to split and release their juice, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before serving, or refrigerate overnight.

Thai sweet chilli sauce

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Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

3 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 red Jalapeño or Serrano peppers, deseeded (See note #1 below.)
¼ cup white distilled vinegar
½ cup sugar
¾ cup water
½ tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch (See note #2 below.)
2 tablespoons water In the blender, purée together all the ingredients, except for the last two.
Transfer the mixture to a pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture thickens up a bit and the garlic-pepper bits begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer one more minute. The cornstarch will help the to thicken slightly thereby causing nice suspension of the garlic-pepper bits; otherwise, you get a thin with all the little pieces floating on the surface.
Let cool completely before storing in a glass jar and refrigerate.

Tzatziki sauce

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Serves: 12

Preparation time:15 minutes

1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoon lemon juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish (if desired) Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.

Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.

Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Vegan mayo

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:10 minutes

1 cup whole Cashews, soaked overnight
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Distilled White Vinegar
1/2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 – 1/3 cup water Drain your soaked Cashews, if they are still in liquid. Add the Cashews, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, Nutritional Yeast, Dijon Mustard, and Salt to a high-speed blender.
Add 1/4 cup of Filtered Water if you are using the Cashew Mayo immediately in a recipe
Add 1/3 cup of Filtered Water if you are planning on using the Mayo over time (ex: Sandwiches)
Blend all ingredients together for 60 seconds, then transfer to a glass jar or sealable container.
Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes:

If you forget to soak your Cashews ahead of time, you can either:
pour hot water over them and let sit for 30 minutes, or microwave them in water for 3 minutes and let sit until soft.

Vegan mayonnaise

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:10 minutes

1/2 cup unsweetened plain soy milk
1 cup neutral vegetable oil such as canola, sunflower, avocado, or light olive oil.
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white wine or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 clove minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Immersion Blender Method.

Important: Use a jar or other container that is just slightly wider than the head of the immersion blender. See photo. If the container is too wide, it may not blend properly.

Add the soy milk, along with the Dijon mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and (optional) minced garlic to the container.

Turn the mixer on high speed and gradually add the oil in a very thin, even stream.

The mixture will gradually thicken as more oil is added and emulsified. Blend just until it is thick enough, as over-blending can cause the emulsion to break.

Once all the oil is added, adjust salt and other flavors to taste.

Vietnamese dipping fish sauce

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Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

6 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp. fish
1 teaspoon chopped Bird's eye / Thai chiles 1. Combine water and sugar in a bowl. Use warm water for easier dissolving.
2. Add lime or lemon juice in increments until you like how it tastes. A good guide is it should taste like lemonade/limeade.
3. Add garlic and fish in small increments until you like how it tastes. It should be a little strong since it goes on unseasoned food.
There are so many different recipes for dipping in Vietnam. The one I like best is smashing some garlic, chilli with sugar, add lime juice, add some water (only if I want diluted for Bún or Rolls), then some fish . I like to crush garlic and chilli at first because it adds a strong taste to the , which is really great when combining with other food.

White butter sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon heavy cream
8 ounces unsalted butter, cold
to taste salt and ground white pepper In a small heavy pan, boil the vinegar, wine and shallots until all liquid is reduced. Add the cream, and re-boil until completely reduced.
Whisk in the cold butter, a few pieces at the time. The thickens and becomes creamy.
Note: do not overheat the , as the separates and loses its creamy texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Keep the warm over a pan of warm water. Serve as soon as possible.

Asparagus sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

12 asparagus spears
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 small scallions (green onions), chopped
to taste, salt and ground white pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream Cut asparagus in halves. Discard the woody parts. Cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Cook in salted boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Melt butter in a skillet. Add asparagus, scallions, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Puree mixture in a blender. Put through a strainer. Heat in a saucepan with the cream, and keep warm until needed.

Blueberry port sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberies
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup ruby Port wine
1 stick cinnamon Bring blueberries, sugar, port and cinnamon to simmer over medium heat, stirring; simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Pour into heat proof container. Let cool.
Refrigerate.
Tip: Serve over angel food cake, mascarpone or fresh ricotta cheese or ice cream.

Chimichurri

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Preparation time:10 minutes

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
In a medium bowl or jar, combine the parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Add the oil and vinegar* and mix well. Store covered for a couple of days and use before the herbs start to turn brown.

Note: *
Make chimichurri up to 4 days in advance but do not add the vinegar as the acid will brown the green herbs. Bring it to room temperature and add the vinegar a few hours before serving.

Green herb sauce for dipping asparagus

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:10 minutes

1/2 bunch Italian parsley, cleaned and dried
1/2 bunch fresh dill, cleaned and dried
1/2 bunch fresh watercress, cleaned and dried
1/2 cup drained cooked fresh spinach, all liquid squeezed out
2 scallions (green onions) tender greens included, sliced thin
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
to taste salt and ground black pepper In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a steel blade, chop finely parsley, dill and watercress. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Process spinach in the same way and add to herb mixture. Add scallions, mayonnaise and sour cream. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to use

Hollandaise sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:12 minutes

5 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 ounces butter
to taste salt, ground white pepper, cayenne pepper and
Aromat seasoning Clarify butter over medium heat.
Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over top of a double boiler. Do not allow the bowl to touch the water as it will overcook the egg yolks. Slow, progressive heating is best when making hollandaise sauce.
Whip the yolks until they reach a creamy consistency. Remove from heat.
Slowly pour warm butter into the yolks, whipping continuously to blend. Add seasonings to taste.
The sauce will keep, covered, in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.

Hot spiced blueberry sauce

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Combine blueberries, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan.
Bring to boiling point. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.
Delicious on ice cream or Blueberry Gingerbread.

Orange-cranberry topping

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

2 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup water
3/4 to 1 cup organic or raw sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons Brandy (optional)
In a medium saucepan combine pears or apples, cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
Purée in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and add sugar and brandy, if desired.
Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until very thick.
Once the "topping" begins to thicken, stir constantly so mixture doesn't burn. Cool before serving.

Peri peri sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:30 minutes

Cooking time:30 minutes

2 large red bell peppers, char grilled
1 large red onion, char grilled
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
zest of one lemon, finely grated
10 small red Thai chilis, roughly chopped (more to taste for hotter sauce)
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, or plain paprika
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
To finish the sauce (when cooked)
1/4 cup lemon juice
zest of one lemon, finely minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Start by roasting the red peppers and onions. This can be done on a gas grill, under the broiler or on a cast iron grill pan. You want to get good char marks on the outside of the peppers and onions. Don't worry if they are not fully cooked, they will get fully cooked in the sauce.
Chop the peppers and onions and add them to a food processor or blender. You can us an immersion blender if that is all you have on hand, just take the time to get the ingredients well pureed.
Add the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, red Thai chilis, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper to the food processor with the grilled onions and peppers and puree until smooth.
Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan, add the bay leaves and simmer slowly for 20-30 minutes.
Let the sauce cool to warm. Remove the bay leaves then return the sauce to the food processor again.
Add the additional lemon juice, red wine vinegar and lemon zest. Puree for another few minutes until very smooth. Slowly add in the olive oil in a thin stream as the processor is running.

Pesto

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time:None

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons pine nuts
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 teaspoons grated romano or pecorino
3 teaspoons butter, soft In a blender, combine basil, oil, pine nuts, garlic and salt. Blend to a puree.
Scrape edges of bowl to push all ingredients down.
Pour into a bowl.
Beat in the cheeses and soft butter. Serve with pasta.
Add a tablespoon of hot water in which pasta has boiled to pesto to soften.

Red zhoug - schug

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Serves: 10

Preparation time:10 minutes

Cooking time:5 minutes

Makes 1 cup

1 cup grapeseed oil
2 large red bell peppers, stemmed and seeded, cut into 8 pieces
8 red chiles stemmed and seeded, cut in half
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground green cardamom pods, with the husks
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 garlic minced cloves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves, chopped Add the oil to a large sauté pan and place on the stove over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bell peppers and chiles and fry while continuously stirring for about 10 minutes, until the peppers start to blister and darken in color.

Remove the peppers and chiles from the oil, set aside, and let cool. Add the cooled fried peppers and chiles and the paprika, turmeric, cloves, cardamom, cumin, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor and blend, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula when necessary, until the mixture is the consistency of a coarce puree. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool, then add the cilantro and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Salsa verde

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Serves: Makes 2 cups

Preparation time:10 minutes

7 medium tomatillos husks removed, washed and quartered
1 poblano pepper seeds removed and halved
lengthwise
1 jalapeno cut in half lengthwise
1 small white onion peeled and cut into
wedges
2 cloves garlic skins left ON
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp lime juice fresh is best
1/2 cup fresh cilantro a small handful
2 - 4 Tbsp water to reach desired
consistency Adjust oven rack to 6 inches from the top and preheat
broiler on HIGH.
Add tomatillos, poblano, jalapeno, onion and garlic to a
large sheet pan, spreading them out a bit.
Broil for 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through
broiling.
Add tomatillos, poblano, jalapeno and onion to food
processor. Peel garlic and add it food processor as well.
Add salt, lime juice, and cilantro and process until
everything is coarsely chopped. Add water, starting with 2
Tbsp and process until desired consistency is reached.
Add more water, to your liking.

Spiced whole cranberry sauce

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:15 minutes

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup apple brandy
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring continuously.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently just until the berries begin to split and release their juice, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before serving, or refrigerate overnight.

Vegan mayo

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Serves: 8

Preparation time:10 minutes

1 cup whole Cashews, soaked overnight
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Distilled White Vinegar
1/2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 – 1/3 cup water Drain your soaked Cashews, if they are still in liquid. Add the Cashews, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, Nutritional Yeast, Dijon Mustard, and Salt to a high-speed blender.
Add 1/4 cup of Filtered Water if you are using the Cashew Mayo immediately in a recipe
Add 1/3 cup of Filtered Water if you are planning on using the Mayo over time (ex: Sandwiches)
Blend all ingredients together for 60 seconds, then transfer to a glass jar or sealable container.
Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes:

If you forget to soak your Cashews ahead of time, you can either:
pour hot water over them and let sit for 30 minutes, or microwave them in water for 3 minutes and let sit until soft.
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All-purpose wheat flour 120 g 90 g 80 g 60 g 40 g 30 g 15 g
All-purpose sifted wheat flour 110 g 80 g 70 g 55 g 35 g 27 g 13 g
White sugar 200 g 150 g 130 g 100 g 65 g 50 g 25 g
Powdered sugar/Icing sugar 100 g 75 g 70 g 50 g 35 g 25 g 13 g
Brown sugar normally packed 180 g 135 g 120 g 90 g 60 g 45 g 23 g
Corn flour 160 g 120 g 100 g 80 g 50 g 40 g 20 g
Cornstarch 120 g 90 g 80 g 60 g 40 g 30 g 15 g
Rice (not-cooked) 190 g 140 g 125 g 95 g 65 g 48 g 24 g
Macaroni (uncooked) 140 g 100 g 90 g 70 g 45 g 35 g 17 g
Couscous (uncooked) 180 g 135 g 120 g 90 g 60 g 45 g 22 g
Quick oatmeal (uncooked) 90 g 65 g 60 g 45 g 30 g 22 g 11 g
Table salt 300 g 230 g 200 g 150 g 100 g 75 g 40 g
Butter / Margarine 240 g 180 g 160 g 120 g 80 g 60 g 30 g
Shortening 190 g 140 g 125 g 95 g 65 g 48 g 24 g
Fruits and légumes chopped 150 g 110 g 100 g 75 g 50 g 40 g 20 g
chopped walnuts 150 g 110 g 100 g 75 g 50 g 40 g 20 g
Nuts /ground almonds 120 g 90 g 80 g 60 g 40 g 30 g 15 g
Fresh bread crumbs (not packed) 60 g 45 g 40 g 30 g 20 g 15 g 8 g
Dry bread crumbs 150 g 110 g 100 g 75 g 50 g 40 g 20 g
Parmesan grated 90 g 65 g 60 g 45 g 30 g 22 g 11 g
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