10 Zesty Dishes With Stellar Sauces


Updated 03/02/12 8:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Recipes Made With Classic Sauces

Home cooks: how are your sauce smarts? If they're virtually nonexistent, consider advancing your skills with some hands-on practice at home; in this chilly weather, it's one great way to become a better saucier. Begin by familiarizing yourself with dishes that call for classic sauces. From rémoulade to romesco and chimichurri to caramel, we've got you covered. Here are 10 recipes with stellar Read more

The Basics: Tomato Sauce


Updated 04/07/11 6:06 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Tomato Sauce Recipe

Although there are supermarket aisles filled with hundreds of different jars of tomato sauce, every now and then, it's rewarding to make your own. The thick sauce simmering on the stove warms the kitchen and fills the house with a delectable aroma. This wonderful recipe makes a huge batch of sauce, so you can use some now and freeze the rest for later. The base of the sauce is a classic Read more

Know Your Ingredients: Adobo


Updated 05/17/10 10:26 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

What Is Adobo?

I've always found the term "adobo" to be perplexing. After all, it sounds confusingly like adobe, the building material, and the word is a common denominator used in everything from canned Mexican chipotles to Filipino chicken over rice. Since I'm certain that I'm not the only person disoriented by this phrase, I've decided to set the record straight. Spanish for "marinade," adobo refers to a Read more

Tofu in Nut Butter Sauce Makes a Fast & Fresh Vegetarian Meal


Updated 01/13/10 1:52 PM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Quick and Easy Asian-Inspired Pan-Fried Tofu Recipe

Chances are you've spent the past week trying to eat healthy. To encourage you to continue down this path, I thought I'd share my favorite tofu recipe. It's a simple pan-fried tofu with a rich, flavorful, Asian-inspired sauce. Sliced green onions and sesame seeds finish off the dish, while providing a much-needed crunch. Even if you've never made tofu, give this recipe a try; it's totally Read more

Fab Finger Discount: Sauce Drape Safety Pin Tee


Updated 07/01/09 3:20 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Fab Finger Discount: Sauce Drape Safety Pin Tee

T-shirts have been staples for ages and will continue to be for years to come. That's why it's important to adorn them with unique details to avoid boredom. This Sauce Drape Safety Pin Tee ($40, originally $65), which also comes in gray and white, is a good place to start. From afar, it looks like a regular oversize shirt, but zoom in and spot the sweet safety pin detail. You can wear it off the Read more

Definition: Ponzu


Updated 10/09/08 2:38 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

Ponzu

Ponzu A citrus-based dressing or dipping sauce that is common in Japanese food. Thin in consistency and brown in color, this substance is made by boiling mirin, rice vinegar, fish flakes, and seaweed over heat. The liquid is then strained and mixed with yuzu juice. Ponzu has a tart flavor and is used as a dressing for grilled meats and as a dip for vegetables and sashimi, among other things. Read more

Taste Test: La Famiglia DelGrosso Pasta Sauce


Updated 01/27/10 3:20 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Taste Test: La Famiglia DelGrosso Pasta Sauce

Since it's easy to prepare and so versatile, I cook pasta at least once a week. Lately, I've been experimenting with various sauces and pasta shapes to see how the factors make a difference in taste, so I gave La Famiglia DelGrosso a try. I sampled three of eight different sauces, all of which have kitschy titles named after family members. My boyfriend thought Aunt Mary Ann's Sunday Marinara Read more

A Condiment Worth Making: New Orleans Rémoulade


Updated 04/13/10 1:34 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 10 comments

A Condiment Worth Making: New Orleans Rémoulade

I adore shrimp, especially in the Summer, but ordinary cocktail sauce doesn't always do it justice. New Orleans rémoulade, on the other hand, has a bold flavor that transforms simple boiled shrimp into an impressive standalone meal. Most people are familiar with the French version of rémoulade, a mayonnaise-based sauce made with Dijon mustard and capers. But Louisiana rémoulade — used Read more