Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 1/2 cups sauce (enough for 12 oz pasta or 1 1/2 lb gnocchi), serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 5 oz baby spinach 1 cup […]
Roasted Carrot Cumin Yogurt Sauce with Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 3/4 cups (8 servings, about 3 1/2 tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (plus 15 minutes cooling, optional) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) coins 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 […]
Peppercorn Brandy Cream Reduction Steakhouse Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups sauce (serves 4–6; roughly 2–3 tablespoons per serving) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, coarsely cracked 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1/4 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely minced […]
Ginger-Honey Sriracha Glaze for Wings, Salmon, or Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 cup glaze (about 8 servings at 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (255 g) honey 1/4 cup (60 g) sriracha 1 tablespoon (6 g) fresh ginger, finely grated 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice 1 […]
Lemongrass Coconut Pan Sauce for Chicken or Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 1 1/2 cups sauce; enough for 1 to 1 1/2 lb chicken or tofu) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (13.5 oz / 400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk 1 large lemongrass stalk (about 2 oz / 55 […]
Creamy Horseradish Chive Sauce with Lemon and Sour Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings at 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (includes 15 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish (or 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, well-drained) 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 […]
Creamy White Wine Leek Sauce for Chicken, Cod, or Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups sauce (enough for 4 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 medium leeks (about 1 lb / 450 g), white and pale green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 […]
Velvety Sweet Corn Purée Sauce With Shallots and Nutmeg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups sauce (4 servings at 1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (about 75 g) minced shallot (2 medium) 3 cups (about 450 g) corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1/2 […]
Brown Miso Sesame Dressing for Salads, Noodles, and Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings; 2 Tbsp per serving) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 g) brown miso 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 3 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp warm water (about 110°F / 43°C), plus more as needed […]
Rustic Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Braise Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 1/2 cups sauce (6 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium globe eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g), cut into 1-inch cubes 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, […]









