Sauces are an important part of making many dishes. They are the seasoning of salads and vegetables, a prime part of making pasta dishes, giving that special extra in snacks and accentuating the flavor of meat. Some say that many dishes are bland without sauces.
Many sauces are found ready-made on supermarket shelves, but a home-made sauce can add more flavor to your meals. In addition to flavor, another bonus in making sauces at home is nutritional value, as many industrialized sauces may contain substances that harm your health.
Most sauces have a very simple preparation. In many cases just mixing all the ingredients and serving is therefore very practical to make your own sauce. Even those with more complex preparation end up compensating for the end result.
We have separated amazing recipes from sauces for various types of dishes. Even those who are new to the kitchen will have no difficulty preparing these recipes. Let's get our hands dirty? Or rather: in the sauce! Check out:
Salad Dressings and Cooked Vegetables
1. Butter Sauce: This sauce is made from the clarification of butter, a process that removes fat. To complete the flavor, the recipe takes fresh green smell and black pepper.
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2. Tartar Sauce: Tartar sauce is a classic and although it is easily found ready, it has simple preparation and when done at home you guarantee more flavor in your meals.
3. Vinaigrette Dressing: In this video, the author presents 3 choices of vinaigrette dressing. This sauce is a French technique, prepared from one part acid to three parts fat.
4. Honey Mustard Sauce: Classic, it is a combination well known in Brazil, very simple to make and also very tasty.
5. Molasses Dressing: For those who love the bittersweet flavor, this is a great salad dressing option. In addition to molasses, the sauce carries olive oil and lemon, ensuring a special touch to the daily salad.
6. Yogurt Sauce: The acid in the sauce comes from the tangerine or orange juice, which also gives the sauce a bittersweet flavor. Pink pepper, in addition to providing a light spicy, is also used for decoration.
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7. Mint Sauce: Mint gives a freshness, being a very good recipe for hot days. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week.
8. Honey and sesame sauce: In addition to sesame, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and mustard ensure the flavor of this sauce. Just mix it all up and serve.
9. Remoulade Sauce: It is a sauce very similar to tartar sauce. The difference is in the addition of other seasonings, such as paprika, curry and anchovies.
10. Hollandaise Sauce: This sauce is very similar to mayonnaise. It is made from yolks and butter, forming an emulsion. Although it seems complex, it is very simple to do, just follow the steps to make no mistake.
11. Refreshing Sauce: A combination made from lemon, soy sauce and honey. The suggestion is to be served with beetroot salad.
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12. Sweet and Sour Sauce: This recipe is made from the cooking beet broth, making this sauce very nutritious. The bittersweet touch is due to brown sugar, again a healthy ingredient.
13. Oriental Sauce: This recipe takes typical oriental cuisine ingredients such as wasabi, ginger and soy sauce. It also takes a hint of brown sugar, which adds a bittersweet touch to the sauce.
14. Green Sauce: The taste of this sauce is in fresh herbs. The preparation is very simple, just pass all the ingredients through the processor and it is ready.
15. Spicy Sauce: For those who like the spicy taste, this is a great option. The suggestion is to serve with coleslaw.
16. Mustard, Balsamic and Honey Sauce: Simply mix all ingredients with a fouet to obtain the emulsion point. If desired, add more mustard or honey as desired.
17. Tangerine Sauce: A very simple sauce, but it has a very different flavor due to the presence of tangerine. Fruit juice is used in place of lemon, giving a less acidic and sweeter flavor.
18. Passion fruit sauce: This sauce is very sweet, with a marked presence of honey. To prepare simply beat the ingredients with a fouet until an emulsion is obtained.
19. Blueberry Sauce: Blueberry jam, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and black pepper are used for the sauce. A sauce with a more sophisticated touch and ideal to be served with green leaves.
20Ginger Dressing: The spicy flavor of this ginger dressing goes very well in the chicken salad suggested in the recipe.
21. Yogurt and Honey Sauce: In addition to the ingredients mentioned in the recipe, the author also recommends using mint, ideal for giving more freshness to the sauce on hot days.
22. Creamy Turmeric Sauce: Lactose free, also has no ingredient of animal origin. A chestnut cream is made and then the other ingredients of the sauce are added.
23. Curry Sauce: Curry is a typical spice of Indian cuisine and fits very well in chicken recipes. In this recipe is made a salad of leaves with chicken to be served with the sauce.
24. Dry Curd Sauce: The dry curd sauce is made with milk, olive oil and the spices you prefer. It goes a lot with mushrooms.
Pasta Sauces
25. Tomato Sauce: It's a classic when it comes to pasta. In this recipe you will learn how to make your own tomato sauce with several tips to ensure success.
26. Pesto Sauce: For those who are a fan of fresh herbs, pesto sauce is a great option. It is very aromatic and simple to make. Ideal to be served with pasta.
27. White Sauce: Also known as bechamel, this sauce is very simple to make and great for accompanying pasta in general.
28. Cheese Sauce: The cheese used in the recipe is gorgonzola, a very strong flavored cheese, so it should be used in the right amount. Ideal to be served with pasta.
29. Chicken Sauce: This is a traditional red sauce recipe, but with shredded chicken. It can be served with pasta or other pasta of your choice.
30. Bechamel Sauce: Bechamel sauce is one of the most traditional sauces. In this recipe you can check out many tips for your sauce to be a success.
31. Funghi Sauce: The funghi used in this recipe is dry. To make this sauce just moisturize it for a few minutes, the sauce is made from the water used to hydrate, along with the rest of the ingredients.
32. Pepperoni sauce: The appearance of this sauce is very similar to the bolognese sauce, since the pepperoni used is passed by the processor. Ideal sauce to be served with pasta.
33. Shitake Sauce: The base of the sauce is fresh cream, giving a more refined flavor to your sauce. Water used to moisturize shitake is also used to cook pasta.
34. Parisian Sauce: The basis of the Parisian sauce is bechamel sauce. Add ham, peas and it's ready. The author's tip is to serve with fresh pasta fettuccine.
35. Carbonara sauce: Carbonara sauce is made from sour cream, eggs and crispy bacon. Ideal to be served with spaghetti.
36. Gorgonzola Sauce: This sauce is very simple to prepare and without secrets. Simply add all the ingredients in a pan over low heat, stirring until the cheese has dissolved.
37. Curd sauce: ideal for a quick and convenient meal? but tasty? This sauce is ready in just two minutes.
38. Vegetable sauce: It is possible to consume pasta also on hot days. This vegetable sauce brings a lot of lightness and freshness to the recipe.
39. Lemon Sauce: The lemon used is Sicilian, along with sour cream, Parmesan cheese and pink pepper. If the sauce becomes dense, you can add a little milk to achieve the desired texture.
40. Creamy Salmon Sauce: In the recipe, the sauce is served with a homemade beetroot pasta. But it can be used in other ways as it is very light and healthy.
41. Carrot and Beet Sauce: Looks like tomato sauce, but it's not. It is a very nutritious sauce and ideal for varying tomato sauce, it can be served with various pastas.
42. Dried Sauce: For dried meat fans this is a great red sauce recipe. After the meat is desalted, the preparation is very fast and is served with potato gnocchi and cheese.
43. Zucchini and Garlic Sauce: The zucchini and garlic are roasted and then made into the sauce, which gives it a more special flavor.
44. Tomato and tomato sauce: The combination of tomato and basil sauce is typically Italian and yields a very aromatic sauce. Basil is also an herb rich in good health properties, being a great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
45. Chicken and Alfredo Sauce: Alfredo is a classic sauce made from sour cream and Parmesan. In this recipe, the differential is the chicken in strips.
46. Filet Mignon and Gorgonzola Sauce: It is important to use a large skillet so that the filet can cook evenly. The sauce is ideal to be served with long pasta and can also be served as an aperitif.
47. Rustic Vegetable Sauce: The recipe includes vegetables such as zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. The author of the recipe recommends the use of other vegetables such as eggplant or even others of your choice. Ideal sauce to be served with penne.
48. Vodka Sauce: This sauce is rose, with tomato sauce and sour cream. It also has a slight spicy touch with pepperoni pepper.Ideal to be served with penne.
49. Shrimp and Lemon Sauce: For those who don't like seafood, the author recommends replacing shrimp with chicken. The finishing touch to serving the pasta is in adding lemon zest to the dish.
50. Shrimp and cherry tomato sauce: For this recipe we use large, tailed prawns. The tomatoes are stewed in white wine. Ideal sauce to be served with fresh pasta.
51. Asparagus Sauce: The asparagus is made with cream and the stalks are sautéed. To make the sauce more creamy, add a ladle of pasta cooking water.
52. Goat cheese and almond sauce: the base of the sauce is fresh cream and the main spice is leek, which goes a long way with white sauces.
53. Pumpkin Sauce: This sauce is very fragrant and ideal for colder days. Among the spices used are cinnamon, curry and ground pepper.
Tuna Sauce: This tuna sauce is very fast and is ready while the pasta cooks. Simply add the tuna, tomatoes and seasonings you prefer in a skillet.
55. Creamy Lemon Sauce: A simple but very sophisticated sauce with a very different flavor than conventional. The lemon used is Sicilian, so that the flavor is striking and subtle at the same time.
56. Trapanese sauce: Trapanese sauce is a kind of pesto made from very ripe, skinless, fragrant tomatoes. Basil is also present to further scent the recipe.
57. Eggplant Sauce: With a small eggplant and three tomatoes you can make a sauce for a lot of pasta. Just braise everything in a pan, season and it is ready.
58. Ricotta and Asparagus Sauce: This quick and practical sauce is also very healthy. The recipe also takes peppers and basil for a very aromatic result.
59. Broccoli and Leek Pesto: The appearance of the sauce is very similar to the traditional pesto sauce made with basil. The taste is very different, but very tasty. It's worth a try!
60. Pork and Shimeji Sauce: Shimeji is a great source of protein and its cooking time is very short. Certainly a very practical and nutritious sauce.
Snack Sauces
61. Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is a classic sauce in snacks and other miscellaneous dishes. Although found ready, homemade mayonnaise has a more special flavor and is very simple to make.
62. Ketchup: Another classic and very simple home-made sauce. Add some vinegar to make the sauce last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
63. Pepper Sauce: Anyone who likes the spicy taste knows that you can't miss that pepper sauce in the snack. The one in this recipe is made with young finger pepper and the tip for those who prefer a less spicy flavor is to remove the pepper seeds.
64. Cheddar Sauce: The recipe is made from cheddar cheese, fresh cream and spices. Ideal to serve along with chips.
65. Tasty Sauce: Inspired by a famous snack, this sauce is already a success. The recipe guarantees a good looking sauce and ideal to be served with the snack of your choice.
66. Rose sauce: Rose sauce is a mixture of mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. For this recipe, a homemade mayonnaise is used to make the sauce even tastier.
67. Sausage Sauce: Homemade hot dog sauce is a classic. It is very fast, practical and economical. The author also recommends replacing the sausage with ground beef, chicken or sausage, if you prefer.
68. Chili sauce: After roasting, remove the skin and seeds from the peppers. Then just cook all the ingredients for about 30 minutes.
69. Caramelized Onion and Cheese Sauce: Just mix all the ingredients and the cheese sauce is done. Caramelized onion is made with butter, salt and sugar, cook until you notice the color of caramel.
70. Orange Sauce: Ideal sauce to be served with chicken burger. This sauce has a bittersweet flavor due to the orange.
71. Chili Shank Sauce: All ingredients are placed in the pressure cooker and cooked together. It is a practical sauce and the ham is shredded after this cooking, still in the pan.
72. Dried Tomato Sauce: To make the sauce simply combine all the ingredients and beat the processor. The sauce is served with raw ham sandwich.
73. Tahini Sauce: Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. In this recipe, the sauce is served along with chickpea burger, a delicious and healthy combination.
74. Whiskey Sauce: To get to the creamy consistency of the recipe, you need to follow the author's tips, which, while simple, make all the difference to the end result.
75. Special Sauce: This sauce is used to season hamburger meat and ensures that the meat is tender and spicy. The sauce has pepper, cumin, ketchup, mustard and English sauce.
76. Ranch sauce: Ranch sauce is made from mayonnaise, plain yogurt and honey, which gives it a bittersweet flavor. In addition to marrying well with various snacks, it can also be used in salads.
77Cucumber Sauce: This sauce is very different and contains ingredients such as tahini and coconut milk. The sauce is served with a bean burger.
78. Garlic Sauce: Garlic is roasted to make it taste smoother. Then just mix with the other ingredients and beat in a blender. The sauce combines with various snacks.
Spicy Sauce: This spicy sauce is very simple to make. Just mix mayonnaise, which can be homemade or industrialized, along with a pepper sauce of your own.
80. Mushroom Sauce: Paris, shimeji and shitake mushrooms, sour cream based, are used for a creamy sauce. Ideal to be served with hamburger.
81. Honey Mustard Sauce: For the sauce a mixture of different types of mustard is made. The author of the recipe served with grilled hamburger and rustic potatoes.
82. Wasabi Sauce: For the base, you can use sour cream, yogurt or curd. Then just add wasabi and salt and if you want a stronger sauce, add a larger amount of wasabi.
83. Lemon and Cream Cheese Sauce: A mild-flavored sauce that combines with different types of snacks. Just mix all the ingredients and you are done.
84. Chili Sauce: Chili sauce can be served in a variety of ways. In the video, the suggestion is with hamburger, but it can also be served with chips, pasta and even as a pastry filling.
85. Spicy Paprika Mayonnaise: The mayonnaise used in the recipe is homemade and for a special touch a spicy paprika spoon is added.
Meat Sauces
86. Barbecue Sauce: It's very simple to make the popular barbecue sauce at home, as well as being economical and providing a more homely flavor to your recipes.
87. English Sauce: English sauce is made from vinegar, olive oil and spices. Just cook all the ingredients for 15 minutes.
88. Orange Sauce: This bittersweet sauce is ideal to be served with chicken meat. It can be used for marinating or as a side dish.
89. Lemon Sauce: Sour cream, honey, olive oil and lemon are used for the sauce. It is ideal to be served with various fish.
90. Creamy Passion Fruit Sauce: This bittersweet passion fruit sauce is ideal for serving with chicken fillet but can also be used with other meats.
91. Mustard Sauce: This is a sauce made with sour cream and with yellow mustard and dijon. It is served with filet mignon, but can also be served with other meats.
92. Chimichurri sauce: Argentine traditional sauce, made from some dehydrated spices such as onion, parsley, pepper, among others. It is ideal to be served with barbecue.
93. Guava Sauce: This bittersweet sauce is ideal to be served with pork. If you want a more homogeneous sauce, just hit the blender.
94. Stella Sauce: Just mix all the ingredients for a sauce that goes well with various meats, from steaks to breaded to tilapia fillets.
95. Champignon sauce: The sauce is made with sour cream base, with many spices and champignons. It is ideal to be served with chicken.
96. Coffee Sauce: Yes, it is possible to make a meat sauce with coffee. It may seem unusual, but the taste is surprising. Ideal to be served with chicken.
97. Peach BBQ Sauce: This is a sauce that goes well with any kind of meat. It can be made in large quantities and frozen for later use without losing flavor.
98. Teriyaki Sauce: It is a bittersweet sauce very popular in oriental cuisine. It is made with soy sauce, sake, sugar, ginger and white vinegar. House perfectly with chicken.
99. Tarê sauce: Another popular sauce in oriental cuisine is tarê. It is made with sugar, sake and soy sauce. In the recipe the author gives some tips on other ingredients that can be used.
100. Alfredo sauce: Alfredo sauce is made from sour cream and Parmesan cheese. It can be served with various dishes and in this case it is served with chicken.
101. Rust Sauce: Rust sauce is a thick sauce made from tomato sauce. Ideal to be served with beef.
102. Red Wine Sauce: The striking taste of wine results in a very sophisticated sauce. Ideal for more refined occasions and for serving with red meat.
103. Mushroom Sauce: The secret of the taste of the sauce is to bring the mushrooms to cook in the same pan in which the meat was prepared. Then just add the rest of the ingredients.
104. Onion Sauce: From the broth of cooking meat is made the sauce. Just add the butter, olive oil and onions cut in half moon.
105. Wood dressing: Wood dressing is ideal to accompany cooked meat, beef or pork. The sauce is made from the meat broth.
106. Black Beer Sauce: In addition to black beer, the sauce carries tomato extract, English sauce, and various seasonings. It is ideal to be served with beef mincemeat.
107. Red fruit sauce: To make the recipe you can use the red fruits you prefer, such as strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, among others. Only one of them can be used.It is a great sauce to be served with beef.
108. Shrimp surf and turf sauce: The sauce is made with shrimps, white wine and butter. The key to shrimp being soft is not to cook too much.
109. Portuguese chestnut sauce: The sauce is made together with the meat, which in this case is a piece of lean beef such as the lizard.
110. Miso Sauce: Miso is a pasta made from soy, very traditional in oriental cuisine. For this recipe, miso is used as a base for a sauce served with pork ribs.
111. Gingerisk sauce: The sauce is made with typical oriental cuisine ingredients such as ginger, ajinomoto and soy sauce. Ideal to be served with beef.
112. Béarnaise sauce: The sauce is typical of French cuisine and is made from egg yolks and wine vinegar. The sauce looks like mayonnaise and it goes well with red meat.
Light and vegan sauces
113. White almond and mushroom sauce: This vegan sauce combines with a variety of pastas. It is made from almond milk, which is cooked with the other ingredients.
114. Light white sauce: Traditional white sauce is not a diet friend. But this light version can be consumed without fault in pancakes, grills and pasta in general.
115. Vegan White Sauce: This sauce is made from cauliflower. Besides being vegan, it is a healthy and nutritious version. It can be served with pasta in general.
116. Light Tomato Sauce: Ready-made tomato sauces may contain excess salt and sugar. It is possible to make a homemade, healthy and light tomato sauce at home.
117. Soy bolognese sauce: By substituting ground beef for soy protein, you can get the traditional vegan bolognese sauce. It can be served with pasta in general or in sandwiches.
118. Bolognese lentil sauce: Bolognese sauce can also be made with lentils. Lentils are a great source of plant protein. The sauce can be served with various pastas.
119. Oatmeal and Chickpea Sauce: This sauce is very nutritious and healthy. It is ideal to be served with salads and can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
120. Light yogurt sauce: Just mix all ingredients and serve as desired. Can be used in snacks, salads, meats and whatever else the imagination sends.
Avocado and Basil Sauce: This is a very practical and versatile sauce for use with pasta. As avocado oxidizes quickly, it is ideal to serve the sauce immediately after preparation.
122. Sweet and Sour Peanut Sauce: This sauce is quite different and the author ensures that it pleases the palate very much. The sauce has a creamy texture and is ideal to be served with pasta.
123. Almond and Pear Sauce: This sauce is ideal to be served with coleslaw. The refreshing and bittersweet taste blends perfectly with warmer days.
Now that you have learned how to make so many sauces, surely industrialized sauces have become bland. Try the homemade sauces to give your dishes a natural and fresh flavor and have fun in the kitchen.
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