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The Ultimate Homemade Sauces
The Ultimate Homemade Sauces
Sauces
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Contents
Homemade Sauce Recipes
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Chapter I: Spice Up your
Homemade Sauces
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(1) Homemade Spicy Tartar Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, mix all of the above-mentioned ingredients
well.
2. Cover and store in a refrigerator.
3. Serve with a warm viand.
(2) Homemade Hot Mango Peppa
Sauce
Make your own fruity and spicy sauce, try hot mango peppa
sauce now.
Makes: 30
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
List of Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. of sesame oil
1 tsp. of sweet curry powder
1 tsp. of salt
2 mangos, peeled, deseeded, cubed
2 Tbsp. of ginger, grated
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
5 habanero pepper, chopped, deseeded
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Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, heat oil to 300 °C to sauté pepper, ginger,
and garlic; season with salt and curry powder.
2. Transfer mixture to a blender, add mango cubes and blend
till smooth.
3. Pour blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer until
consistency thickens.
Make your own homemade chili sauce and adjust the spiciness
level to your desired taste.
Makes: 10
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, pour tomato sauce, vinegar, stir in brown
sugar, all-spice, garlic powder, and onion powder; whisk
everything together.
2. Serve warm.
(4) Spicy Avocado Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a blender, blend serrano chili peppers, tomatillos, and
cilantro till smooth; add 1 quarter of avocado one at a time
until fully incorporated.
2. Dash in salt and continue blending till smooth.
3. The spicy avocado sauce is best partnered with Mexican
flautas, tacos, corn chips and the like.
(5) Homemade Sriracha Aioli
Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha aioli together
until the color is blended; stir in lime juice.
2. Serve immediately.
(6) Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce
Create the hottest hot sauce in the comfort of your own home,
try the Scotch Bonnet now.
Makes: 32
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, heat oil to cook peppers, onion, salt, and
garlic; stir frequently for 5 minutes.
2. Pour water and cook for 20 minutes while stirring
frequently until the ingredients are tender; remove from heat
and let it cool.
3. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend till smooth; blend in
vinegar and sugar then store in a refrigerator.
4. Keep refrigerated.
(7) Homemade Spicy Peanut
Sauce
Makes: 14
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
List of Ingredients:
½ cup of onion, chopped
½ cup of water
¼ cup of peanut butter
1 ½ tsp. of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. of white sugar
2 Tbsp. of chili-garlic sauce
2 tsp. of red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
2 tsp. of Asian sesame oil
3 Tbsp. of ketchup
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Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, heat olive oil to cook onion, chili-garlic
sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 5 minutes until tender.
2. Pour in water, sesame oil, ketchup, peanut butter, onion, and
sugar. Cook till smooth then lower heat to simmer until the
consistency thickens for 15 minutes.
3. Best served with spring rolls, any chicken dish, or any
seafood dish.
(8) Homemade Chipotle
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, heat oil to 482 °F (use a candy
thermometer) to gauge the perfect temperature.
3. Remove chili oil from heat, cover and let it cool overnight;
pour chili oil through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight
container.
(9) Homemade Spicy Mango
Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mango, Thai
chili pepper, hot chili paste, garlic and mix well.
2. Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes then stir in cilantro.
Make your own Jalapeno hot sauce just like how the Mexicans
do it, at the comfort of your own household.
Makes: 16
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
List of Ingredients:
Methods:
1. Using an enamel-lined saucepan, pour oil to sauté garlic,
pepper, onion, and salt for 5 minutes. Pour water and then
cook for about 20 minutes while stirring often, then remove
from the heat and let it cool in a room temperature.
2. Transfer mixture to a blender and puree till smooth while
pouring vinegar gradually.
3. Pour Jalapeno hot sauce in a sterilized jar with a tight lid,
store in a refrigerator.
Chapter II: Sassy Sauces for
Any Occasion
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(11) Homemade Pizza Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, mix tomato sauce and paste together; mix in
oregano, paprika, and garlic.
2. Serve immediately.
(12) Homemade Tomato Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a pot, boil tomatoes until the skin starts to peel off, let
it cool and peel remaining skin and deseed. Then puree
tomatoes using a blender.
2. Using another pot, heat olive oil and butter to cook onion,
garlic, bell pepper, carrot until tender. Pour wine and mix in
pureed tomatoes, basil, and celery stalks; simmer for 2 hours.
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, melt butter to simmer cream for 5
minutes then whisk in garlic, cheese, and lastly parsley.
2. Serve immediately.
(14) Homemade Taco Sauce
Methods:
List of Ingredients:
Pinch of ground black pepper
½ cup of apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp. of onion powder
¼ tsp. of garlic powder
¼ tsp. of cinnamon, ground
1 Tbsp. of brown sugar
1 tsp. of mustard powder
2 Tbsp. of water
2 Tbsp. of soy sauce
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Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, pour in water, soy sauce, and apple cider
vinegar; mix in brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder,
garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and ground black pepper.
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, whisk milk, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder
together until firm.
2. Using a saucepan, heat butter, vanilla extract, and milk.
Methods:
1. Using a non-porous bowl, pour water to combine butter,
margarine, lemon juice, ketchup, green bell pepper, onion, salt,
celery seed, and brown sugar; mix well.
2. Partner with the meat of your choice.
(18) Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
List of Ingredients:
½ cup of soy sauce, reduced sodium
½ cup of white sugar
½ tsp. of onion powder
½ tsp. of ginger, ground
¼ cup of cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. of water
1 Tbsp. of cornstarch
1 ½ tsp. of garlic powder
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Methods:
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, pour soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil,
and hot sauce; mix in peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic, and
black pepper.
Methods:
Methods:
1. Using a bowl, mix all the above-mentioned ingredients till
well blended.
2. Cover and store in a chiller.
3. Serve with a warm chicken tender dish.
(23) Homemade Hummus
Methods:
1. Using a blender, pour lemon juice then add garbanzos
beans, tahini, salt, and garlic; blend until smooth and transfer
to a bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
(24) Salsa Fresca Dip
Methods:
3. Serve immediately.
(25) Guacamole Dip
List of Ingredients:
½ cup of onion, diced
1 Tbsp. of lime juice
1 tsp. of salt
1 pinch of cayenne pepper, ground
1 tsp. of garlic, minced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 Tbsp. of cilantro, chopped
3 avocados, pitted, peeled, mashed
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Methods:
1. Using a bowl, pour lime juice, mash avocados, and dash in
salt; add onion, tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, and cilantro;
put in an airtight container.
2. Store in a refrigerator for 1 hour and serve.
(26) Spinach Dip
Methods:
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
2 ounce of Jalapeno peppers, diced, drained
4 ounce of green chilies, drained
8 ounce of cream cheese
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Methods:
Methods:
1. Using a skillet, heat hot sauce and chicken over medium
fire, stir in ranch dressing and cream cheese; stir while
cooking to blend ingredients well.
2. Mix in half of the cheddar cheese then transfer to a slow
cooker.
Methods:
1. Using a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until
brown, pat dry with tissue papers.
Methods:
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, pour enough water to boil and mix
orange zest, orange juice, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and
brown sugar over high heat. Reduce heat then simmer for 1
hour until the consistency thickens, add more sugar if desired.
2. Let it cool, transfer in an airtight container, and store in a
refrigerator.
(33) Homemade Chili Paste
Love spicy paste? Then you better make your own homemade
chili paste. You can even sell this to your friends and online.
Makes: N/A
Preparation Time: 1 hour
List of Ingredients:
Bunch of chilies, minced
1 tube of olive oil
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Methods:
This green paste is best added to any pasta dish for a quick and
healthy meal.
Makes: 24
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
List of Ingredients:
½ cup of pine nuts, toasted
½ tsp. of ground black pepper
½ cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
½ tsp. of lemon zest
½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup of basil leaves
¾ tsp. of Kosher salt
1 ½ cup of baby spinach leaves
1 Tbsp. of lemon juice
4 cloves of garlic, minced
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Methods:
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, pour orange juice to dissolve sugar, add
cranberries and cook until it pops for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl, cranberry paste
will thicken as it cools.
3. Serve cool.
Chapter V: Homemade Sauces
for the Vegans
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(36) Cheese Fondue Dip
Methods:
1. Using a fondue pot, add Swiss and gruyere cheese ¼ pound
at a time, stir in each addition until it melts.
2. Then stir flour, nutmeg, and dash in sugar.
3. Serve warm with French bread cubes.
(37) Homemade Vegan Pasta Sauce
Methods:
Love nacho so much that you can’t get enough of the dip, then
now’s the time to know how to make your own homemade
nacho cheese dip.
Makes: 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
List of Ingredients:
½ tsp. of salt
1 cup of milk
2 Tbsp. of butter
2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour
7 slices of American cheese
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Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, heat butter to cook all the ingredients
above for 15 minutes.
2. Serve warm with your favorite nachos.
(39) Homemade Raisin Sauce
Makes: 32
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, combine all ingredients and simmer for
20 minutes over low fire.
Craving for chicken? Then why not make a homemade dip out
of it, yes you can create your very own chicken wing dip.
Makes: 16
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
List of Ingredients:
¾ cup of pepper sauce
1 cup of Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup of Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups of chicken, diced
8 ounce of cream cheese, softened
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Methods:
1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Using a bowl, mix hot pepper sauce, Ranch dressing,
chicken cubes, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese together.
Spread mixture onto a baking dish.
3. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, once
baked pat dry with towel paper.
4. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
(41) Vegan Tomato Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, combine all the ingredients and simmer
for 1 hour.
2. Serve with pasta.
(42) Vegan Sweet and Sour Sauce
Love anything sweet and sour? Then you better make your
own homemade vegan-version of the famous sweet and sour
sauce that you can use or sell online or in your community.
Makes: 48
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
List of Ingredients:
1 ½ cup of white sugar
2/3 cup of white vinegar, distilled
2 cups of water
3 Tbsp. of cornstarch
6 ounce of tomato paste
8 ounce of pineapple tidbits, drained
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Methods:
List of Ingredients:
½ tsp. of ginger, ground
1 Tbsp. of brown sugar
1 Tbsp. of onion, dried, minced
1 tsp. of red pepper flakes, crushed
1 clove of garlic, minced
12 Tbsp. of vinegar
16 ounce of plum jam
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Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, combine all ingredients and boil over
medium heat while stirring occasionally.
2. Serve immediately with chicken, pork, or even egg.
(44) Rhubarb Sauce
List of Ingredients:
2 cups of rhubarb, diced
2 cups of white sugar
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Methods:
1. Using a ceramic bowl, mix sugar and rhubarb together and
microwave for 10 minutes on high, while stirring for every 3
minutes.
2. Serve hot or chilled over your favorite ice cream.
(45) Vegan Satay Peanut Sauce
Methods:
1. Using a saucepan, boil all the ingredients over medium heat
while stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and let it sit before serving with any
grilled meat.
About the Author
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Valeria Ray found her
passion for cooking while she was studying English Literature
at Oakland City University. She decided to try a cooking
course with her friends and the experience changed her
forever. She enrolled at the Art Institute of Indiana which
offered extensive courses in the culinary Arts. Once Ray
dipped her toe in the cooking world, she never looked back.
When Valeria graduated, she worked in French restaurants in
the Indianapolis area until she became the head chef at one of
the 5-star establishments in the area. Valeria’s attention to taste
and visual detail caught the eye of a local business person who
expressed an interest in publishing her recipes. Valeria began
her secondary career authoring cookbooks and e-books which
she tackled with as much talent and gusto as her first career.
Her passion for food leaps off the page of her books which
have colourful anecdotes and stunning pictures of dishes she
has prepared herself.
Valeria Ray lives in Indianapolis with her husband of 15 years,
Tom, her daughter, Isobel and their loveable Golden Retriever,
Goldy. Valeria enjoys cooking special dishes in her large,
comfortable kitchen where the family gets involved in
preparing meals. This successful, dynamic chef is an
inspiration to culinary students and novice cooks everywhere.
Author’s Afterthoughts
Thank you for Purchasing my book and taking the time to read
it from front to back. I am always grateful when a reader
chooses my work and I hope you enjoyed it!
With the vast selection available online, I am touched that you
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With much thanks,
Valeria Ray