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I have been making this quick sauce for years, since I saw Tyler Florence making it on How to Boil Water

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (buy San Marzano if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried*
  • 1 teaspoons basil, dried* or 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 whole bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

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Looking for a great Marinara Sauce? This awesome recipe courtesy of Ina Garten is a keeper, you’ll love it!

  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped (1 onion)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian or turkey sausage (optional)
4.3/5 (35 Votes)

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This barbecue sauce recipe is courtesy of Food Network/Emeril Lagasse

  • Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar*
  • 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar***
  • I recommend adding half of the vinegar, tasting it and adding more if you prefer a more acidic taste.
  • reduce by half, if you don't like too much spice
  • reduce the brown sugar, if you like more acid and less sweet
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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When most people hear the word "Hollandaise Sauce", the first reaction is GUILT! This sauce is made with lots of m...

  • 3 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (I like the tang of lemon juice, so decrease to 1 tablespoon, if you desire)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1-stick)
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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Try this Chick-Fil-A Sauce with chicken nuggets

  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 2 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon smokey BBQ sauce
4.3/5 (35 Votes)

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Add some Sauce to your hot dog with this Old Time Hot Dog Sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 can tomato sauce, 15-1/2 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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Cook chicken and shred. Mix soup, olives, chile peppers, and onions

  • 1 large can (19 ounces) enchilada sauce
  • 6 boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 small can sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild chile peppers
  • 16 to 20 corn tortillas
  • 16 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4.4/5 (23 Votes)

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A French daughter sauce from the mother sauce Béchamel

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons onions minced
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons swiss cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
4.5/5 (16 Votes)

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Tired of buying cranberry sauce from the store? It couldn't be easier to make at home

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, no sugar added or freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
4.1/5 (27 Votes)

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Skip the other recipes, this Asiago Garlic Alfredo Sauce is the recipe that you've been looking for

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheese blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated
  • fresh cracked pepper
4.2/5 (33 Votes)

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If you want to find a good use of your fall tomato harvest then I recommend this excellent homemade sauce

  • 25 pounds tomatoes
  • 4 large green peppers
  • 4 large onions
  • 4 cans tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup lemon juice, divided
3.7/5 (64 Votes)

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Spicy from the hot mustard, this sauce adds a little kick to any dish

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons Oriental mustard
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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