Ready made sauces are undoubtedly easier and quicker but you really can't beat a homemade sauce. We're here to show you just how easy it is to make your own sauces from scratch - you'll never buy shop-bought again!
Homemade sauces do not just taste better, they're so much healthier too as you know exactly what has been put into them. This is your ultimate guide to making sauces. All the sauce recipes you could ever need - all in one handy place.
If you're new to making sauces, we recommend starting with the classics - a simple tomato sauce and a white sauce. From there you can move onto Bolognese's and cheese sauces. Once you're confident with these basics - the sauce world is your oyster.
| Classic sauces | |
| Tomato sauce | White sauce |
| Hollandaise sauce | Cheese sauce |
| Bearnaise sauce | Pepper sauce |
| Red wine sauce | White wine sauce |
| Gravy from meat juices | Homemade stock |
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It's not just about sauces for main meals. Table sauces are also better homemade. We spoon these onto our meals without thinking of the extra calories we're ladeling onto our plates. These homemade versions are more flavoursome - and free from any hidden additives.
| Table sauces | |
| Mint sauce | Barbecue sauce |
| Homemade mayonnaise | Homemade pesto |
| Cranberry sauce | Apple sauce |
| Tartare sauce | Horseradish sauce |
| Bread sauce | Piri-Piri sauce |
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We can guarantee that once you've started making sauces from scratch, you won't be able to stop! Luckily we have lots of ideas for how to include your new found love of sauces into your every day meals.
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