Sauces/35 recipes

Mediterranean fettuccine with shrimp and spinach cooked right in the pasta water, tossed in a no-cook yogurt-feta-dill-garlic sauce. A 25-minute one-pot Greek-style pasta.

Crisp asparagus stir-fried with fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and roasted cashews, finished with a splash of soy sauce. A 6-ingredient Chinese side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Pan-sauteed chicken breast with a ginger-mustard pan sauce made from Dijon, grainy mustard, and fresh ginger. One skillet, 25 minutes, weeknight ready.

Microwave pork tenderloin with a tangy Dijon mustard sauce, green pepper, and onion. A quick dinner for two that's ready in about 25 minutes.

Peanut chicken curry simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste, ground roasted peanuts, spinach, and fish sauce. A Thai-inspired one-pot dish ready in 25 minutes.

Golden skewered chicken strips with a rich peanut-hoisin dipping sauce and brown rice. This easy chicken satay goes from skillet to table in just 15 minutes.

Old-school deviled oysters (or clams) baked in shells with a rich cream sauce, egg yolk, and crispy breadcrumb topping. Simple, elegant, and ready in 15 minutes.

Homemade barbecue sauce with tomato soup, Worcestershire, horseradish, and brown sugar. Ready in 15 minutes with a tangy kick that beats the bottled stuff.

Portuguese garlic dip with cream cheese, fresh minced garlic, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce. A bold, no-cook spread for chips, crackers, or crudites that takes 15 minutes.

Turkey sausage and vegetable medley in a ginger-soy glaze served over rice. Smoked sausage with crisp-tender mixed vegetables in a glossy brown sugar sauce ready in 15 minutes.

Hard-seared chicken breasts finished with a tangy white wine vinegar, garlic, and thyme pan sauce. A French bistro classic ready in just 25 minutes with 8 simple ingredients.

Spicy crab pasta in a quick tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, garlic, fish stock, and lemon zest. Low-fat, ready in 25 minutes, and full of heat.

Quick 15-minute tuna fish curry with stir-fried apple, curry powder, and tomato sauce served over rice. A weeknight shortcut to warming Indian-inspired flavor using pantry staples.

Quick Chinese wok stir-fry with thin-sliced pork and crisp bok choy in a ginger-garlic sauce with dry sherry. From cutting board to table in just 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Layered ground beef casserole with sliced potatoes, corn, carrots, green pepper, and melted cheddar baked under tomato sauce. A complete one-dish dinner with 15 minutes of prep.

Seared sea scallops on garlicky sautéed spinach with a hoisin-butter pan sauce. A 25-minute Asian-inspired date-night dinner with restaurant-quality caramelized scallops.