Author: Steven
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Classic Caesar Anchovy-Parmesan Sauce (No Salad Needed)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 1 1/4 cups / 295 ml) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets 2 small garlic cloves 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 large egg yolk or 3…
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Creamy Tartar Sauce with Pickles, Capers, and Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (12 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill for best flavor) Quick Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup mayo + 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt) 1/3 cup finely diced dill pickles, well…
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Zippy Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 cup (8 servings; 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (40 minutes with optional chill) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 g) ketchup 3 tablespoons (45 g) prepared horseradish (not creamy) 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons (10…
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Chicken Marsala Pan Sauce with Mushrooms
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 1 1/4 cups sauce) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) cremini/brown mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (1 tbsp for sautéing, 1 tbsp cold to finish) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small…
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Classic Brown Pan Gravy from Drippings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups (8 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp fat from pan drippings (add unsalted butter if short) 1/4 cup separated pan juices (nonfat) + browned fond in pan 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups…
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Garlic-Lemon Aioli: A Thick, Garlicky Spread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients From Scratch: 3–4 garlic cloves (12 g), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 large egg yolk, 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1–3 tsp…
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Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce and Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 (2-tbsp) servings; about 1 1/4 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream (180 g) 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 g) 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (115 g; about 1 cup loosely packed) 1…
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Brick-Red Red Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 cups (12 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 dried guajillo chiles (about 40 g), stemmed and seeded 2 dried ancho chiles (about 34 g), stemmed and seeded 2 tbsp neutral oil or lard 1 (14.5…
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Bright Ponzu Citrus-Soy Dipping Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 1 cup / 240 ml total; 2 tbsp per serving) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute infusion) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce (regular or low-sodium) 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh citrus juice (yuzu if available; otherwise…
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Easy Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce (Sweet-Tangy and Thick)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: about 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup 3 tbsp (45 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) mirin 2 tbsp (30…
