Homemade Sauces

Brown butter and sage sauce for ravioli is a simple yet elegant pasta dish made with nutty browned butter and fragrant sage leaves. This easy recipe transforms store-bought or fresh ravioli into a restaurant-quality meal in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

This Pace-style picante sauce recipe shows you how to make smooth, Texas-inspired picante at home using crushed tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, and vinegar. By blending in stages and simmering uncovered, you get the perfect balance of texture and bold flavor—ideal for chips, tacos, and more.

Learn how to make tomato sauce with onion and butter using simple ingredients for a rich, comforting, and classic homemade pasta sauce.

Learn how to make rich, flavorful make-ahead turkey gravy using roasted turkey stock. A stress-free Thanksgiving and Christmas gravy you can prep days in advance.

If there is one recipe that guarantees stress-free holiday cooking, it’s a gravy that comes together quickly, tastes amazing, and uses the rich, golden drippings already waiting in your roasting pan. That’s exactly why this Turkey Drippings Gravy has become my go-to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sunday dinner staple. It’s smooth, deeply savory, lump-free, and—best of all—ready in just minutes. This is even easier than traditional gravy because it uses a flour slurry, which mix

Learn how to make perfect brown gravy in 5 simple steps—from drippings to final flavor. A complete guide to rich, smooth, homemade gravy for any meal.

Mastering these four sauce-thickening methods—roux, cornstarch slurry, beurre manié, and heavy cream—can elevate your cooking from average to exceptional. Each technique has its ideal use, and knowing when and how to apply them makes all the difference in the kitchen. Next time your sauce or gravy is looking a little thin, reach for one of these tried-and-true methods and turn it into a showstopper.

The shift to making your own sauces might seem small—but it brings big benefits. From health to flavor, creativity to cost savings, homemade sauces elevate your entire cooking experience. It’s one of the most rewarding and accessible changes you can make in your kitchen. So next time you reach for that jar on the store shelf, consider this: could you make it better yourself? With a blender, some fresh ingredients, and a little confidence, the answer is a delicious yes.

Compare two Alfredo styles: one made with butter and pasta water, the other with cream, garlic, and Parmesan. Discover which creamy Alfredo sauce suits your taste.