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 […]
Pear Ginger White Wine Pan Sauce with Thyme and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup sauce (enough for 4 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium pears, peeled and finely diced (about 2 cups) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
Smoky Ancho Chile Tomato Sauce With Garlic and Cumin
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 cups sauce (6 servings at 1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 dried ancho chiles (about 1 1/2 oz / 45 g), stemmed and seeded 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) boiling water (for soaking chiles) 2 tbsp […]
Indian Tomato-Onion Masala Sauce With Ginger, Garlic, and Spices
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 cups (720 ml), enough for 6 servings as a curry base Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 3 green cardamom pods, 1 […]
Tangy Greek Avgolemono Lemon Egg Sauce for Chicken and Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups sauce (6 servings, about 1/3 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons) 1 […]
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce with Cracked Pepper
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups sauce (enough for 4 servings of pasta or 4 chicken breasts) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head garlic 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 […]
Ginger-Lime Coconut Drizzle with Chili and Cilantro
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (240 ml), roughly 6 servings (about 2 1/2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 small green chili (jalapeño or serrano), seeded […]
Cocoa-Chili Mole Sauce for Chicken, Enchiladas, and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 1/2 cups sauce (8 servings, about 7 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 Tbsp neutral oil (avocado, grapeseed, or canola), plus more as needed 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 […]
Tangy Creole Mustard Cream Sauce for Chicken or Shrimp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup sauce (4 servings, about 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp) 2 tbsp (30 g) stone-ground Creole mustard 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock […]
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, […]









