Bechamel Sauce by Chef Smith

* Béchamel sauce is delightful enough to use on its own to accent fish, poultry, eggs and vegetables, but it’s the derivative sauces made from the béchamel sauce that can really tantalize the taste buds, as well as get the creative juices flowing. One of the most common sauces derived from béchamel is the simple addition of cream. The…

Croatian white onion sauce by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Traditional and delicious Croatian sauce that goes well with all kinds of cooked meat. Note: Do not omit or substitute wine vinegar with any other vinegar. Cooked onions taste somewhat sweet, and vinegar gives the sauce just the right taste balance. Alcohol, cider or balsamic vinegar are not a good option because they would…

Calamari Sauce or Side via Pressure Cooker by Laura Pazzaglia

You can double this recipe and serve it as a side dish - Italians actually use it as a second course - or make it as written and mix it in with spaghetti, serve it with rice... or surprise your guests by serving it on a little warm rectangle of white polenta - as seafood is served in the Friuli and Veneto regions of Italy.

Basil and Cilantro Pesto by Jolyma

Bright and full of flavor.

Sauce Mornay by Chef Smith

* A derivative of the Béchamel. Means “cheese sauce”. Note: if the sauce is to be used in a baked dish use the minimum amount of cheese suggested and omit the butter at the end. Too much cheese can make the sauce stringy and the butter will end up pooled on top…

Sun dried tomato pesto by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Sun dried tomato pesto

Lemon Tarragon Sauce by Charlene Cole Ribaudo

Pesto sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Pesto sauce

BBQ Party: Juicy Clams & Mussels In Truffle Oil & White Wine by Blackswan

My Magic Potion: I thought it would be a great idea to try out my new Truffle Oil & indeed, it worked wonders. The succulent seafood tasted great & the soupy sauce was such a delight. Make this for your next BBQ treat using a foil or substitute…

Pesto sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Pesto sauce

Mushroom and Balsamic Reduction by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Mushroom and Balsamic Reduction

Sun dried tomato pesto by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Sun dried tomato pesto

Sauce Supreme by Chef Smith

* Variation of a Velouté sauce

Fresh Pesto by Stacy Coltrin

30 years ago my husband and I had our first really good Pesto. It has become another staple in my home, I put into soups, pizza, spaghetti, pasta, grilled chicken, fish and salad dressings. It is endless. My family is from Italy and my grandfather came over and went through Ellis island at 21 years of age, with him the family Pesto…

Veloute by Chef Smith

* Velouté sauce, also one of the mother sauces, in many ways is also considered to be a white sauce. The difference between velouté and béchamel is that béchamel is made with a pale roux and includes milk as the liquid, while velouté is made with a blond roux and white stock as the liquid. White stock is made with bones that have not…