1,313 sauces gravy recipes

Light garlic pesto sauce made with fresh basil, Parmesan, chicken broth, and just one tablespoon of olive oil. A lower-fat pesto with bright, garlicky flavor.

Note: The sauce can be used to marinate chicken, pork, ribs, or a meaty fish such as swordfish before grilling.

Rustic Italian spaghetti from the Ciociaria region with plum tomatoes, sweet peppers, oil-cured olives, and Romano cheese. A bold, no-meat pasta that's ready in under an hour.

Fresh mango salsa with ginger, habanero, brown sugar, garlic, cloves, and soy sauce. A sweet-hot tropical condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.

Pork tenderloin medallions seared golden and served with a rich port wine pan sauce. An elegant, restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Anglo-Indian curry sauce with caramelized onions, fresh ginger, ripe tomatoes, cilantro, cayenne, and garam masala pureed smooth. A versatile base sauce for chicken, lamb, or vegetables.

Indian spiced potatoes in a thick tomato sauce with ginger, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and garam masala. A vegetarian potato curry with whole spice tempering and bold flavor.

Quick spaghetti sauce made with ground chicken or turkey, white wine, tomato sauce, and fresh vegetables. A lighter meat sauce with basil and sage, ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade BBQ sauce blends sauteed onion and garlic with ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, and mustard, thickened with a touch of cornstarch. Sticky, smoky-sweet sauce for grilled chicken, pork, or beef.

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Barbecue Sauce: a smoky, sweet-tangy Cajun sauce built on bacon, pecans, honey, and citrus rinds. Pureed silky for chicken, pork, or ribs. Makes 5 cups.

Basic peanut-style dipping sauce (no actual peanuts) with cashew butter, tahini, coconut milk, lime, miso, and ginger. A richer, Thai-leaning satay sauce for grilled skewers, coconut shrimp, or crudités.

Plum tomato salsa with sherry vinegar, shallot, serrano, thyme, and cilantro. A bright Mediterranean-leaning fresh salsa for spooning over grilled fish and chicken.

Light basil pesto pasta with toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and reduced chicken broth instead of heavy oil. Fresh, bright, and ready in 20 minutes.

Thick homemade pizza sauce with sauteed onion, garlic, and oregano in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Simmers in 10 minutes and freezes beautifully for pizza night anytime.

Honey mustard soy vinaigrette whisked with white wine vinegar and fresh dill. An Asian-meets-French salad dressing that pairs with cabbage, zucchini, and hearty greens.

Sun-dried tomato pasta sauce with no canned tomatoes. Dry-packed tomatoes rehydrate in boiling water, then split between a blended puree and chunky halves for real texture. Vegan, 20 minutes.