Sauces/25 recipes

Instant Korean kimchi (gut churi) ready in 15 minutes with no fermentation needed. Crunchy napa cabbage tossed with garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and vinegar for a fresh, fiery side.

Homemade picante sauce with canned whole tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, onion, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. Simmered 15 minutes and served chilled with chips for a chunky, spicy Texas-style salsa.

Herbed tomato soup microwaves a tomato sauce base with sauteed onion, basil, and thyme into a 15-minute single-serve soup. Low fat, low calorie, served with Parmesan croutons.

Quick stir-fried bok choy tossed with a creamy Thai-inspired cashew sauce flavored with ginger, basil, and mint. Ready in 15 minutes for a vibrant vegetable side.

Asiago sherry sauce was sensational! It was cheesy and creamy. The dish was so quick and easy to make, only took about 15 minutes, and it came out delicious.

Tom yum goong, the classic Thai hot-and-sour shrimp soup, fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime, balanced by fish sauce, chili, and fresh lime. A bright, spicy bowl ready in 15 minutes.

Velvety tomatillo cream sauce blended from tangy tomatillos and green chiles with heavy cream, egg, and a pinch of coriander. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, and endlessly versatile over enchiladas, tacos, or grilled chicken.

Shrimp tossed in a tangy Creole sauce with tomato puree, Worcestershire, hot sauce, mustard, and a hit of orange juice. Light, bold, and ready in 35 minutes.

Key lime cheesecake on a buttery shortbread cookie crust, finished with a glossy raspberry-currant sauce. Tangy lime, dense and creamy filling, ruby fruit topping for a stunning slice.

Sauce Aurore (Aurora sauce) made from a silky bechamel base with tomato paste stirred in for a blush-pink French classic. Seven ingredients, one saucepan, about 15 minutes.

French bread pizza hero loaded with homemade mushroom-pepper-onion pizza sauce and melted cheese. Split-loaf pizza with a sauce simmered 15 minutes for real pizzeria flavor without the dough.

Microwave mushroom sauce: a creamy bechamel-style sauce built start to finish in the microwave with sliced mushrooms, butter, broth, and half-and-half. Ready in 15 minutes, no stovetop needed.

Easy homemade barbecue sauce with ketchup, onions, butter, paprika, and a finishing splash of lemon juice and Worcestershire. The 15-minute pantry-staple sauce that beats anything in a bottle.

Japanese gyoza pot stickers filled with ground beef, cabbage, mushrooms, ginger, and sesame oil. Pan-fried until crispy, then steam-finished. Served with a soy-chili sesame dipping sauce.

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce in 15 minutes! This sticky, sweet-and-spicy wing sauce blends chili garlic heat, tangy rice vinegar, and ginger into a glossy glaze you'll want on everything.

Sauce Esterhazy with sauteed mushrooms and shallots in paprika-spiked sour cream with Worcestershire sauce. A rich Hungarian-inspired steak sauce ready in 15 minutes that turns broiled beef into a bistro dinner.