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Strawberry Sauce
By á-3145
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Servings 1
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 30
- 3 cups strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Easy to make fresh strawberry sauce
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Dark Cherry Merlot Sauce over Yogurt
By barbie24
We love the flavor of a tangy fro-yo with this sweet dark cherry sauce with a touch of merlot, but ice cream is als...
- 2 cups unsweetened frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
- 1 cup merlot
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt
Sweet and Sour Sauce
By ukiahgal67
Love the sweet and tangy sauce you get from your favorite Chinese takeout? Now it is easy to make at home! Serve wi...
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Paleo Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
By á-49077
Dipping sauces can take the same basic meal template and jazz things up! This sweet chili dipping sauce brings a li...
- 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped red chilis, or 1 small mild red chili, minced finely
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Easy Pretzel Bites and Jalapeño Cheese Sauce
By á-39849
Every pretzel bite needs jalapeño and cheese! The cheese sauce is amazing on it's own, and you could take a shortc...
- PRETZELS:
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 6 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 to 5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 3 quarts water
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- coarse salt
- CHEESE SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce
By á-25087
Raising Canes (Caines) is a fast food restaurant that serves nothing but chicken fingers and fries here in the sout...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
A&W Chili Dog Sauce
By LTIPPETT
This is as close as I've ever found to the Original A&W Chili Dogs I enjoyed as a teenager
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 six ounce can tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- heaping 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mushroom Pasta Sauce
By Trix
A very rich and creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce that is full of flavor
- 1/2 pound mushrooms
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
By WhystleStop
You have to try this Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce by Chef Micheal LaDuke - Senior Director of Culinary Dev...
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pina colada nonalcoholic drink mix (Master Mixes for example)
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Quick & Easy Teriyaki Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
One work-night evening, my son asked if I could make teriyaki chicken
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Papa John’s Garlic Dipping Sauce
By á-41615
Everyone knows that Papa John's garlic butter dipping sauce is the best part about ordering pizza, but you can make
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chicken Alfredo - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Looking for a quick and easy dinner?! You can't go wrong with this time saving pressure cooker Chicken Alfredo dish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or 1 jar of alfredo sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, chopped
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
By carvalhohm
There's nothing subtle about this classic Alfredo sauce: heavy cream, butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan combine to...
- 1 pint of heavy cream
- 1 stick of butter
- 2 tablespoons. cream cheese
- 1/2-3/4 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspooon garlic powder
Tex Mex Chili Gravy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This Tex-Mex gravy is so easy to make at home, that there is no need to buy canned enchiladas sauce again
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used organic canola)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Great Grandma’s Pasta Sauce
By kayjayjohnson
Yep, this is slow cooked for hours, just like Grandma's homemade pasta sauce
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 ounces water
- 1 (24-ounce) jar tomato puree
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Pinch of onion powder
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Handful of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Rosy Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Dash of tabasco sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Fresh Raspberry Sauce
- 1 pint raspberries
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- MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 pound meatloaf mix, ground beef and pork combo
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
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Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs, Fries...
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups water
- 2 (6 ounce) cans chicken stock (can substitute beef stock)
- 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste, plain
- 1 tablespoon dried onions
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Bernaise Sauce (for steaks)
- 1/4 cup champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup good white wine
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped, divided
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- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 extra-large egg yolks*
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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Vegan Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon white cooking wine
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
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Pressure Cooker Creamy Mushroom...
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and slice thin
- 10 ounces portobello mushroom caps, gills removed, caps halved and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2-cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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Cajun Turkey Injection Sauce
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup liquid crab boil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Cooper's BBQ/Mop Sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Lone Star beer (or any other lager). Drink any that is left over.
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons steak sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Hot sauce to taste (start with 2 teaspoons of Tabasco sauce for mild heat)
- 2 cups beef, veal, or chicken stock
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How to Make Beer Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup pale ale
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
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Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
- 3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 cups dry Basmatic rice
- 2 (10-ounces) cans Enchilada sauce
- 1 16 ounce can refried beans
- 1 cup white cheddar shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 can whole kernal corn
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
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Lemon Sauce for Pancakes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon extract
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