Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Bullfish BistroHomemade Sauces Recipe

Homemade Sauces Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Tomato Sauce

Spicy Sriracha Sauce

Method

Tomato Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Cook the Onion and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Pour in the canned tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Blend (Optional)

    For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend to your desired consistency.

Pesto Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 7

    Blend

    Pulse until finely chopped.

  3. 8

    Add Olive Oil

    With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.

  4. 9

    Season

    Add salt to taste and pulse to combine.

Spicy Sriracha Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine Sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.

  2. 11

    Stir Well

    Whisk together until fully combined.

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