Sauces/35 recipes

Spicy coconut peanut sauce with garlic, lime, and chili peppers ready in just 15 minutes. Drizzle over grilled chicken, fish, or lamb, or use as a bold vegetable dip for your next party spread.

Rich, glossy chocolate mint sauce made in the microwave in just 15 minutes. Drizzle over ice cream, brownies, or cake for a cool minty finish.

Button mushrooms simmered in a spicy Creole sauce with red wine, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and oregano. A bold, low-calorie side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Roasted beef tenderloin served with a French-style white wine cornichon tarragon sauce finished with Dijon mustard butter. A classic dinner-party main that cooks in under 25 minutes.

Quick sherry pan gravy with currant jelly, orange juice, soy sauce, and a splash of sherry, thickened with cornstarch. A sweet-savory sauce ready in 15 minutes for roast game, duck, lamb, or holiday turkey.

Cold clam bisque blended with baby clams, half-and-half, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce. A creamy no-cook chilled seafood soup sprinkled with chives and paprika, ready in 15 minutes.

Bacon-cheese dip blends Roquefort, cream cheese, sour cream, and crisp bacon with garlic and a hint of hot sauce. A cocktail-party classic ready in 15 minutes flat.

Meaty sausage pizza sauce with browned pork sausage simmered in tomato sauce with oregano, mustard, and garlic. Freezer-friendly and ready in 25 minutes.

Grilled sirloin flap steak marinated in soy sauce, balsamic, maple syrup, and garlic. A budget-friendly, deeply flavored grill cut ready in 15 minutes over hot coals.

Low-fat shrimp and rice stir-fry with carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and soy sauce. A lean, filling weeknight dinner that comes together in under 25 minutes.

Franks and beans cooked in the microwave with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, and onion. A sweet and tangy twist on the classic that's ready in under 15 minutes.

Cocktail crab dip blends flaked crab meat with cream cheese, ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce for a creamy, tangy party dip. No cooking, ready in 15 minutes.

Lightly floured sole fillets pan-seared until golden and crackling, finished with a bright lemon-butter pan sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner.

Hamburger boat stuffed French bread loaded with seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A fun, crowd-friendly dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in a tangy curry-lime sauce with vinegar, garlic, and cayenne. Bold Caribbean flavors with easy prep and just 15 minutes on the grill.

Sichuan dan dan noodles in a spicy, nutty broth of chili bean sauce, sesame paste, dark soy, and preserved vegetables with garlic and ginger. Fiery, slurpable, and ready in 15 minutes.