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 homemade sauces, dressings, and classic gravies. From creamy salad dressings and tangy vinaigrettes to rich pan gravies and flavorful sauces, and marinades, as well as dips and spreads. These recipes are made from scratch using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or adding a little extra flair to everyday meals, each recipe is easy to follow and packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking to complement a roasted chicken, toss with fresh greens, or drizzle over your favorite comfort foods, you’ll find the perfect sauce, dressing, or gravy to make every dish irresistible.
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
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.

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.

How to make lemon curd for fillings in tarts or tartlets. Easy recipe for spreads on toast and flavors for cakes, cookies and desserts.

Simple Honey Mustard Glaze recipe that can be basted on roasted meats and vegetables. Roast some glazed carrots and use as dipping sauce.

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