Jul 14 2026

Homemade Sauces Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Zesty Tomato Sauce

Creamy Garlic Sauce

Method

Zesty Tomato Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add canned tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Finish the Sauce

    Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil before serving.

Spicy Chili Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together tomato paste, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and sugar until smooth.

  2. 5

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more lime juice or sugar to balance the flavors.

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

  2. 7

    Blend Smoothly

    Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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