Sauces recipes

Spicy homemade beef or caribou jerky marinated overnight in soy sauce, Worcestershire, and cayenne then oven-dried to chewy, smoky perfection. Bold heat, no dehydrator needed.

Honey barbecue chicken breasts oven-baked in a homemade tomato-honey sauce with cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and paprika. A no-grill weeknight BBQ supper.

Asian-style stir-fried shrimp finishes in a tangy ketchup, soy, Worcestershire, and sherry sauce with sesame oil and a Tabasco kick. On the table in 6 minutes flat.

This German-American classic from Chicago's Berghoff restaurant features butter-seared beef strips simmered with mushrooms, peppers, and dry white wine in a silky gravy. A Midwestern comfort food icon, best served over egg noodles or dumplings.

Welsh rarebit with sharp cheddar melted in beer, eggs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Microwave method, spooned over ham and toast triangles.

Crispy-skinned roast goose glazed with honey, soy, and lemon. This Chinese banquet centerpiece requires patience for air-drying but rewards with lacquered, golden skin and succulent meat.

Cream of shrimp soup with white wine, cream, thyme, and pureed shrimp for body. Reserved chunks of shrimp added at the end for texture. Restaurant-style bisque.

Steamed seafood dumplings wrap a delicate shrimp-and-scallop filling with garlic, ginger and crunchy water chestnuts in wonton skins, then steam them light and tender. Served with a duck sauce and hot mustard dip.

Smoky andouille sausage simmered with tender potatoes, onions, and bell peppers in white wine and bacon drippings for Cajun comfort in one pot.

One-pan potatoes and chicken Dijon: tender sliced potatoes and chicken breast tossed in a quick barbecue-tarragon pan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with one skillet and a microwave shortcut. Weeknight winner.

Chimichangas with seasoned ground beef and enchilada sauce wrapped in tortillas and fried crisp. A Southwestern restaurant classic ready in 30 minutes.

Try this new rendition of Sloppy Joes' made of mustard and celery seeds.

Fat-free Spanish rice enchiladas with brown rice, fresh spinach, and cumin rolled in corn tortillas and baked in enchilada sauce. A healthy vegan Mexican dinner.

Vietnamese-style stir-fried chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and fish sauce, tossed with ginger, garlic, and scallions in a tangy glaze. Fragrant, savory, and on the table in under an hour.

Soy-and-rice-wine marinated chicken stir-fried with egg noodles, snow peas, prosciutto, and scallions, finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Better than takeout, ready in an hour.