Sauces/37 recipes

Four cheese pasta with ground beef, stewed tomatoes, and scallions. Cream cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and Parmesan melt into a rich, gooey sauce over penne in 30 minutes.

Thai-style stir-fried eggplant with chicken or tofu, fresh basil, red chiles, and yellow bean sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with just 7 ingredients. Serve immediately for best color.

Pollo alla Cleopatra is an Italian restaurant classic: flour-dredged chicken breasts in a tarragon-caper cream sauce spiked with white wine and brandy. Rich, aromatic, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Lobster fondue dip with sharp cheddar, white wine, and hot pepper sauce. A rich, melty cheese dip loaded with lobster meat, ready in 30 minutes.

Eggplant with tofu stir-fries thinly sliced Japanese eggplant and silky tofu cubes with garlic, fresh chiles, basil, and salty yellow bean sauce. A Thai-style 30-minute vegetarian main.

Quick Asian-style chicken soup with ginger, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin, and crunchy water chestnuts. A 30-minute leftover-chicken rescue with real flavor depth.

Smooth, rosy pimiento soup made with chicken broth, half-and-half, and a hint of hot sauce. Ready in 30 minutes flat, this Southern charmer is comfort in a cup.

Silky tofu braised in rich oyster sauce with garlic, scallions, and a glossy peanut oil glaze. A Cantonese classic that's simple, savory, and ready in 30 minutes.

Pan-fried trout on a bed of buttery sauteed mushrooms, dressed with a quick lemon-cream pan sauce. A bistro-style fish supper ready in 30 minutes.

Sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce with brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice, and dry mustard. Simmers in 30 minutes and pairs with chicken, pork, or sausages.

Sweet-savory stir-fried tofu marinated in pineapple syrup, soy sauce, and dry sherry, then wok-tossed with crunchy bean sprouts. Vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

Chinese pepper steak stir-fry with thinly sliced round steak, green bell peppers, tomatoes, and bean sprouts in a savory soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and served over rice.

Sauteed shrimp in a honey cream sauce with white wine, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil, served over fettuccine. A restaurant-quality pan sauce in under 30 minutes.

Crispy corn tortilla strips layered with seasoned ground beef, Anaheim chiles, pinto beans, red sauce, and melted cheddar. This Tex-Mex casserole feeds eight and bakes in 30 minutes.

Chicken breasts smothered in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, cooked entirely in the microwave in just 30 minutes. A quick weeknight dinner with only 7 ingredients.

Sichuan-style cucumber stir-fry with pork, chili bean sauce, and numbing peppercorns. A fiery, crunchy 30-minute wok dish that turns humble cucumbers into a bold weeknight star.