The five French mother sauces refer to a collection of traditional base sauce recipes used in French cuisine. Everything from mac and cheese to Thanksgiving gravy to spaghetti sauce requires one of these mother sauces. In this guide, we’ll go over the five French sauces, the ingredients needed for each, preparation, and most importantly, how to use them! Basically, we’re going to turn you into a rockstar chef. Be sure to check out more of our easy sauce recipes, like our Lemon Beurre Blanc or Classic Aioli! What Are the…
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What Is Hollandaise Sauce? Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce made from egg yolks, melted butter, lemon juice, and seasonings. It is a rich and creamy sauce that is often served with eggs benedict, asparagus, or fish. Naturally, it’s the perfect topping for our crab cake benedict, but it goes well with a variety of homemade brunch recipes! Making hollandaise sauce can be a bit daunting, as it requires tempering the egg yolks and then slowly adding the melted butter. However, making it in a blender simplifies the process…
Continue ReadingBeet and Salt-Cured Salmon (for Bagels & More!)
I absolutely love a good bagel sandwich, and for me, the star of the show is always the thin slices of salmon, typically lox. This Beet Cured Salmon has that same luxurious texture as other cured salmon recipes (we’ll go over the difference between lox, nova, and gravlax below), but with a bright red hue and a rich, earthy flavor. If you’ve never made cold cured salmon before, it’s incredibly easy. You’ll want to start with a high quality sushi-grade side of salmon. In addition to the typical flavorings (Kosher…
Continue Reading25-Minute Seared Tuna Noodle Bowls
These 25-minute Seared Tuna Noodle Bowls are a flavorful meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of fresh ahi tuna fillets with the light and springy soba noodles is simply irresistible. The noodles are tossed in a quick ponzu sauce that takes minutes to make, while the tuna is pan seared in a white and black sesame seed crust, which adds a nutty taste and a slightly crunchy texture. For another quick-and-easy noodle recipe, try my spicy chili oil noodles next! You can…
Continue ReadingHow To Make Classic Vodka Sauce
If you love the taste of a classic Vodka Sauce recipe, prepare to be wowed! Not only is this Italian sauce incredibly simple to make, but it’s got a rich tomato flavor and a luscious, creamy texture that makes it loved by practically everyone. You’ll sauté shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes until fragrant, then add a generous amount of tomato paste. Once that cooks down, it’s all about the pasta sauce! Pour in enough vodka to deglaze the pan, allowing it to reduce by half, then add heavy cream…
Continue ReadingRich, Creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bars
These rich, creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bars combine two of our all-time favorite ingredients: NY-style cheesecake (swoooon!) and speculoos (ground up cookie butter). This is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. The best part? It’s a dream for making-ahead! In fact, the cheesecake bars need to chill in a fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing, so plan accordingly. What is cookie butter? Similar to ginger snaps, Biscoff cookies have a caramelized flavor and a crunchy texture. When ground finely (similar to peanut butter), they become cookie…
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