Homemade Sauces Dressings and Classic Gravies
Easy homemade sauces, dressings, and classic gravies to enhance every meal. Simple recipes made from scratch with fresh ingredients and rich flavor.
Homemade Sauces Dressings and Classic Gravies
Elevate every meal with our collection of flavorful condiments, from creamy dips and spreads to versatile sauces, dressings, and gravies, and marinades. Whether you’re looking for a zesty hummus to enjoy with crackers, a tangy vinaigrette for fresh salads, or a rich gravy to complete a hearty dinner, these recipes are made from scratch using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Easy to follow and packed with flavor, this collection has everything you need to add bold taste and texture to your everyday meals.
FAQ’s
What is the main difference between a sauce and a dressing?
The difference between a sauce and a dressing is that:
- a sauce, needs to be cooked, sauteed or boiled or roasted, to bring out the flavors, and the thickening of the sauce.
- Dressings do not need to be cooked, they simply need to be added together and whisked or shaken to blend and used on salads.
Is ketchup a sauce or a dressing?
Ketchup or tomato sauce is the most popular sauce in the world. Some sauces also include chutney, barbecue sauce, and soya sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
The top 5 salad dressings are?
- ranch dressing
- Caesar dressing
- balsamic vinegarettes
- salsa
- olive oil
- honey
- blue cheese dressing
What are some classic sauces?
- hollandaise sauce
- tomato sauce
- white sauce
- cheese sauce
- cranberry sauce
- chili sauce
- sweet and sour sauce
What is trending in sauces?
These are best for their functional benefits and flavor density.
- mustard seed
- apple cider vinegar
- turmeric
- garlic
- olive oil
Flavorful Dips and Spreads Made from Scratch
Roasted Green Onion Dip to whip up to add to appetizers or just a family gathering with chips or snacks and tasty onion dip.
Healthy Creamy Avocado Hummus recipe boasts many health benefits and is high in fiber and protein, curbs the appetite, flavored with spices.
Easy Spicy Guacamole Recipe that makes a tasty filling for tortilla and wraps as well as crepes. A versatile filling and easy to make.
Tasty Curry Beetroot Chutney recipe. Best flavorful South African side salad pickled in apple cider vinegar. Easy to make, perfect for bottling and storing. Makes a delicious sandwich filling.
A delicious Easy Piccalilli and Sauce recipe made with apple cider vinegar and spices. Tangy mixed veggie relish for sides or sandwiches.
Sauces
A Simple White Sauce made to add on to some vegetables or even spruced up with herbs or cream. A versatile recipe to suit your tastes.
Homemade Strawberry Sauce made in just a few minutes. No cooking just mash with sugar and add brandy and leave to stand and serve on desserts.
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce recipe to easily make on the stove top with some hot chilies for a versatile condiment and free of additives.
Tasty Cranberry Sauce Recipe as a sauce for turkey at a Thanksgiving Dinner. An Easy homemade versatile sauce to add to gourmet desserts.
Sweet Tasty Apple Sauce recipe. Bottle and store add in oven baked recipes. Preserve or use apple sauce as a dessert on ice cream.
Easy Hollandaise Sauce Recipe that is versatile for eggs benedict and poached fish and asparagus, made with egg yolks and butter emulsion.
Simple Marinara tomato sauce recipe. A tangy sauce that is simple to make yet tasty made with some garlic and herbs and spices, bottle it.
Easy Mint Sauce for Lamb recipe ideas to create at home that uses only 3 ingredients and simple, goes with lamb and other meat very well.
Savory Nutty Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Savory Nutty Parmesan cheese sauce is made from aged parmesan. An easy recipe to make for roasted vegetable or spaghettis or for any dish.
How to make lemon curd for fillings in tarts or tartlets. Easy recipe for spreads on toast and flavors for cakes, cookies and desserts.
Dressings and marinades
Honey Balsamic Mustard Salad Dressing
Honey Balsamic Mustard Salad Dressing recipe idea for green salads. Easy homemade with just a few ingredients, comes with health benefits.
Simple Honey Mustard Glaze recipe that can be basted on roasted meats and vegetables. Roast some glazed carrots and use as dipping sauce.
Looking to add bold flavor to every meal? Explore our full collection of Condiments and Preserves, Sauces, Dressings, and Gravies, and Chutneys and Pickled Preserves. From creamy dips and spreads to rich sauces, tangy chutneys. Sweet jams, these homemade recipes make it easy to elevate your everyday dishes and impress at every gathering!
