Gravy + Sauces

Gravy

Gravy is thick liquid often made from the juices of meats that become available during cooking, and are thickened with some kind of flour for added texture.

Sauce   

Sauces are thick or thin liquids served on, or used in the preparation of foods and are not normally eaten by themselves. A well crafted sauce brings a dish together, adds just the right flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.

French Beschamal Sauce a classic, basic thick white sauce

French Espagnole  a classic but basic brown sauce

French Hollandaise Sauce

Italian Pomodoro Sauce a basic red tomato sauce

Orange-Cranberry Sauce a holiday dinner tradition

Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Savory Lemon Velouté

Thai Peanut Sauce

Pesto (all variations listed below are at this link)

A basic pesto (Italy)
Arugula Walnut pesto
Bärlauchpesto pesto (German)
Chimichurri (Argetina + Uruguay)
Chive Pesto
Dandelion Styrian pesto (Austrian)
Kale Walnut Lemon pesto
Pesto Rosso (Italy)
Picada (Catalan)
Pistachio Arugula pesto
Pistou (France)
Roasted Pumpkin Seed pesto (Slovania)
Romesco sauce (Catalan red pesto)
Sorrel Pesto
Spinach pesto
Spiach Kale Basil pesto
Sweet Mint Pesto
Tarragon Walnut pesto
Thai Pesto
Zhoug pesto (Syria + Israel)

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