Sauces recipes

Homemade hot and sour soup with shredded pork, tofu, dried Chinese mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and egg ribbons in a tangy, peppery broth.

Chinese-American General Tso's chicken with crispy deep-fried bites tossed in a sweet-and-tangy chili-garlic-ginger sauce. Better than takeout, ready in under two hours including marinade time.

Pork minestrone soup with cannellini beans, sweet potato, regular potato, and Italian-herb tomatoes in beef broth. A hearty 30-minute one-pot soup topped with Parmesan.

Maple-glazed pork tenderloin marinated in a soy, garlic, and brown sugar brine, then seared, roasted, and finished with a maple-Dijon pan sauce. Juicy, sweet-savory pork with a glossy glaze.

Sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, bell pepper, and brown sugar-vinegar sauce. Two methods included: slow cooker (8-10 hours) or oven (2 hours). Serve over rice.

These may be served in a sandwich, as an appetizer or as a main dish with pasta and tomato sauce.

Indonesian nasi goreng (fried rice) with shrimp, chicken, and barbecued pork, built on a shrimp paste and chili spice paste with tamarind and kecap manis. Authentic Southeast Asian flavor.

Chinese egg drop soup with shredded pork, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons in a cornstarch-thickened stock. A hearty homemade version beyond basic takeout.

Classic Italian-American beef lasagna layered with a slow-simmered meat and mushroom tomato sauce, fresh ricotta, mozzarella slices and grated parmesan. The sauce takes 2 hours to cook down for full depth of flavour.

Louisiana crawfish pie packed with Creole-spiced crawfish tails, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, all baked in a flaky two-crust pastry. Cajun comfort food classic.

A variation on classic chicken noodle soup, this version is a delightful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a rich yogurt-based broth. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy night in and can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices.

Crispy potato crepes topped with stir-fried scallops and salmon in a ginger-soy sauce with fresh asparagus. An Asian-inspired seafood dish that combines delicate textures with bold aromatics.

Chinese-style lemon chicken: crispy cornstarch-fried chicken sliced over crisp stir-fried vegetables and drenched in a glossy sweet-tart lemon sauce. The takeout favorite, made fresh at home.

Grilled fresh tuna burgers glazed with sweet pineapple-mustard reduction, spiked with smoky chipotle and topped with spicy green chile pickle relish. A showstopper for your next backyard cookout.

Mock ravioli casserole: layers of butterfly pasta, a meaty tomato sauce, and a herby spinach-egg-parmesan filling. All the flavor of ravioli without rolling a single sheet of dough.

Mexican-style lasagna with ground beef, green chilies, corn, and cheddar cheese layered in a cumin-spiced picante tomato sauce. Topped with sour cream and olives.