Classic sauce recipes
From bèarnaise to béchamel, find the classic sauce recipes that every cook should know in this useful collection.
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Classic sauce recipes
Homemade mayonnaise
Homemade mayo is a completely different beast to shop bought, as you'll discover when you make our ultimate mayonnaise recipe.
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Tomato recipes
Homemade tomato ketchup
Have a go at making homemade ketchup with our easy recipe. Packed with tomatoes, it contains less sugar and salt than shop-bought ketchup.
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Vegetarian recipes from around the world
Soffritto
Italian soffritto is a trio of finely chopped vegetables softened in oil or butter for many a ragù, risotto and sauce throughout the country.
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Sambal
Sambal is a fragrant chilli paste used as a condiment primarily in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore – and has countless variations. Try making your own!
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Gill Meller’s bread sauce
Gill Meller shares his recipe for classic bread sauce. This velvety sauce is made with double cream and is delicious with turkey or chicken.
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Rhubarb and beetroot ketchup
Ketchup doesn’t have to be made from tomatoes! The beetroot gives this ketchup recipe an earthy flavour and its sweetness works well with the rhubarb.
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Italian vegetarian recipes
Tomato and vegetable sauce
A hearty tomato and vegetable sauce that's wonderful to stir through pasta, or bake a layer of sauce under fillets of fish or alongside roasted meats.
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Italian starter recipes
Bagna cauda (anchovy and garlic sauce)
Carolina Stupino shares her recipe for this creamy, Italian dipping sauce that is made with anchovies and garlic. Serve with crudités or crusty bread.
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Classic bread sauce
Simple, creamy and a must with turkey (or chicken if you like), this bread sauce recipe will complete your roast dinner.
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Christmas bread sauce
Bread sauce is a brilliant addition to a poultry roast or Christmas lunch. This recipe can be frozen, so you can make it in advance and save time on the day
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Creamy bread sauce
Learn how to make traditional bread sauce with our easy recipe. This classic sauce is made with fresh breadcrumbs, double cream and nutmeg.
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White sauce
Learning how to make a white sauce is a key. Once you've mastered this recipe, you can use it in anything from fish pie and lasagne to macaroni cheese.
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Easy pizza sauce
Our easy pizza sauce is oh-so much better than the shop-bought stuff. Top pizza dough with this rich tomato and basil sauce for an authentic Italian pizza.
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Classic sauce recipes
Simple tartare sauce
Whether it's fish and chips, scampi, calamari or any fish or seafood dish, serve it with our quick and simple tartare sauce recipe.
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