Sauces

A roux uses fat and flour to form the thickening base for sauces and gravies. When preparing a whole turkey, save the neck bone to make the roux to add to the gravy. Unlike some gravy thickening...

A white sauce is a compliment to any main dish you cook. It is a light, almost gentle tasting smooth, medium textured sauce for any dish you serve. Vegetables are enhanced by it and meat can give...

Seafood can range in taste from mild to extremely pungent. While seafood can be served plain or seasoned simply with salt, pepper or lemon juice, some diners like to enjoy it with a sauce. Seafood...

chestnut sauce can be used for any kind of meat you prefer or set aside for a dipping sauce. you will surprise your family and/or guests with this amazing sauce. follow these steps to making your...

Country gravy is a very simple recipe to make and can be made in so many different ways to go with so many different foods such as chicken, potatoes, beef, pasta right on to biscuits. Here is a...

For an easy, smooth white sauce that doesn't have to be stirred constantly, try this simple recipe that you cook in the microwave. Sauces and gravies microwave easily without scorching and...

Broccoli cheese sauce has long been a favorite to have with pasta. This recipe gives it a little extra kick. It can also be good on meat, vegetarian meat substitutes or potatoes.

Roux is a paste generally made from butter and flour. It can also be made from margarine or any type of oil product and flour. Roux is used to thicken sauces. This is a quick and easy roux from...

This sauce can be used as a side dish or use it like a gravy to top anything from a baked potato to chicken cutlets. I personally like to drizzle it over steak and potatoes. Enjoy!

The classic white sauce is great for many different dishes. Additions of cheese or herbs to a white sauce is a great addition to dishes. The white sauce is much easier to make than most people...

Here is a delicious recipe for a gravy that I was raised on, and on several occasions had to teach to a number of cooks when I worked offshore. It is usually served on biscuits for breakfast but...

People use rouxs as a base for gumbos and stews. While some would rather buy it from the store. I prefer to make my own. Here is how!!

If you're making fried chicken, roast turkey or beef, or any delicious meat main dish, some peppered gravy will finish it off in fine style. However, you can also make peppered gravy without meat...

This one will keep them going, and going, back for more! If you love onions, you'll love this super easy recipe!

Orange citrus steak sauce makes a great dipping companion for steak regardless of how you like your steak cooked. Orange citrus sauce gives steak a light, fruity flavor for grilled, broiled or...

One of the processes by which meat is preserved without refrigeration is called "potting." While commercially packed potted meat has been labeled "the scariest food known to humanity," its single...

If you're in a pinch and want to spruce up some steamed veggies, tortilla chips or even pasta, this cheese sauce recipe couldn't be easier. All you need to do is whisk together the ingredients in...

Brown gravy is a favorite sauce for mashed potatoes, roast and other homemade dishes. This gravy recipe is very simple to make and only takes around ten minuets from prep to done. The magic...

A roux is a cooked mixture of flour and a cooking fat, like vegetable oil, that is used to thicken sauces and gravies.