Modern Sauces: More than 150 Recipes for Every Cook, Every Day

Vinaigrettes

• Classic Sherry Vinaigrette
• Double-Mustard Vinaigrette
• Caesar-Style Vinaigrette
• Mellow Garlic-Basil Vinaigrette
• Spicy Ginger-Lime-Garlic Vinaigrette
• Tomato-Ginger Vinaigrette
• Raspberry-Thyme Vinaigrette
• Fresh Orange-Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
• Tangerine-Brown Butter Vinaigrette
• Toasted-Almond Vinaigrette
• Creamy Anchovy-Caper Vinaigrette
• Warm Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette
• Apple and Fennel Salad with Candied Walnuts and Double-Mustard Vinaigrette
• Orange Salad with Fresh Orange-Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette, Iced Onions, and Cilantro
• Salmon Fillets on Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Turnips with Tangerine-Brown Butter Vinaigrette
• Caesar-Style Hearts of Romaine Salad with Grilled Parimigiano-Reggiano Croutons and Lemon
• Smashed New Potato Salad with Warm Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette and Scallions

Herb Sauces

• A Great Basic Pesto
• A Very French Pesto
• Spicy Cilantro-Marcona Almond Pesto
• Parsley-Mint Pesto with Walnuts and Feta
• Sauce Vierge
• Fragrant Charmoula
• Chimichurri, In Spirit
• Crespelle with Pesto, Ricotta, and Arugula Salad
• Bean Soup with Spicy Cilantro-Marcona Almond Pesto
• Roasted Cauliflower with Sauce Vierge
• Couscous with Braised Vegetables in Charmoula

Tomato Sauces

• Flash-Sautéed Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
• Good and Versatile Marinara Sauce
• Bold and Spicy Tomato Sauce
• Very Mushrooomy Porcini Tomato Sauce
• Very Meaty Tomato Sauce
• Lamb and Fragrant Spices Sauce
• Rich Roasted-Tomato Sauce
• Angel Hair Pasta with Flash-Sautéed Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce, Tuna, and Green Olives
• Eggs Poached in Bold and Spicy Tomato Sauce with Garlicky Toasts and Pecorino
• Chicken and Peppers Braised in Very Mushroomy Porcini Tomato Sauce
• Comforting Risotto with Very Meaty Tomato Sauce

Vegetable, Chile, and Nut Sauces

• Caramelized Onion Coulis
• Smoky Red Pepper Coulis
• Romesco Sauce
• Creamy Walnut Sauce
• Asian Peanut Sauce
• Garlicky Potato Sauce
• Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Sauce
• Fruity and Spicy Dried Red Chile Sauce
• Roasted Green Chile and Tomatillo Sauce with Avocado
• Fresh Chile and Summer Tomato Salsa
• Grilled Eggplant Antipasto with Creamy Walnut Sauce, Tomato, and Feta
• Goat Cheese and Leek Tart with Butternut Squash Sauce
• Potato Omelet with Roasted Green Chile and Tomatillo Sauce with Avocado
• Simple and Delicious Enchiladas

Butter Sauces

• Beurre Fondu (Melted Butter)
• Classic Beurre Blanc (White Butter Sauce)
• Balsamic Beurre Rouge (Balsamic-Red Wine Butter Sauce)
• Creamy, Lemony Butter Sauce
• Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce
• Jalapeño-Lime-Ginger Butter Sauce
• Grapefruit-Coriander Butter Sauce
• Orange-Rosemary Balsamic Butter Sauce
• Apple Cider-Chile Butter Sauce
• Savory Tomato-Red Wine Butter Sauce
• Soy-Ginger Butter Sauce
• Anchovy Butter Sauce
• Potato-Topped Halibut Fillet with Balsamic Beurre Rouge
• Coconut-Sesame Chicken Breasts with Jalapeño-Lime-Ginger Butter Sauce
• Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Wilted Spinach and Orange-Rosemary Balsamic Butter Sauce
• Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Apple Cider-Chile Butter Sauce

Cream Sauces

• Actually Tasty Béchamel Sauce
• Almost Creamless Creamy Velouté Sauce
• Sharp Cheddar Sauce
• Light, Lemony Cream Sauce
• Dijon-Cognac Cream Sauce
• Spicy Saffron-Red Pepper Cream Sauce
• Cheater’s Carbonara Sauce
• Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
• Perfect Cheese Soufflé
• Classic Macaroni and Cheese with Crisp Crumb Topping
• Pasta with Spring Vegetables in Light, Lemony Cream Sauce
• Sautéed Calves’ Liver with Crispy Shallots, Mashed Potatoes, and Dijon-Cognac Cream Sauce
• Farfalle with Shirmp and Scallops in Spicy Saffron-Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Mayonnaise Sauces

• Classic Mayonnaise
• Rosemary-Mint Mayonnaise
• Sweet Onion-Curry Mayonnaise
• Smoky Red Pepper Mayonnaise
• Avocado-Lime Mayonnaise
• Vitello Tonnato Mayonnaise
• Mellow Garlic Confit Aioli
• Updated “Fry Sauce”
• Chicken, Apple, and Hazelnut Salad with Sweet Onion-Curry Mayonnaise
• Simple Seafod Stew with Grilled Bread and Smoky Red Pepper Mayonnaise
• Quick Fish Tacos with Avocado-Lime Mayonnaise and Salsa Verde
• Grilled Green Beans with Vitello Tonnato Mayonnaise

Hollandaise Sauces

• Classic (But Lemony) Hollandaise
• Lime-Brown Butter Hollandaise
• “Steak Sauce” Hollandaise
• Saffron-Red Pepper Hollandaise
• Béarnaise Sauce
• Smoked-Salmon Benedict Bites
• Fried Eggs with Garlicky Chard and Saffron-Red Pepper Hollandaise
• Seared Skirt Steak with Garlicky Fried Potatoes and “Steak Sauce” Hollandaise

Gravy, Jus, and Pan Sauce

• Gravy
• All-Purpose Turkey Broth
• Jus
• Pan Sauce

Sabayon Sauces

• Classic Sabayon
• Honey-Ginger-Tangerine Sabayon
• Maple-Rum Sabayon
• Grilled Figs with Classic Sabayon and Balsamic Drizzle
• Jumble of Berries with Gratinéed Honey-Ginger-Tangerine Sabayon
• Rum-Soaked Prune and Frangipane Tart with Maple-Rum Sabayon

Custard Sauces

• Classic Vanilla Bean Cr ème Anglaise
• Creamy Lime Crème Anglaise
• Cocoa-Coconut Crème Anglaise
• Maple-Nutmeg Custard Sauce
• Flourless “Brownie” Cake with Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
• Rice Pudding with Cardamom Meringues, Lime Crème Anglaise, and Chunky Mixed-Berry Coulis

Fruit Sauces

• Mango-Mint Coulis
• Raspberry Coulis
• Peach-Raspberry Coulis with a Hint of Rosemary
• Chunky Mixed-Berry Coulis
• Blackberry-Almond Sauce
• Spiced Blueberry Sauce
• Honey-Plum Sauce
• Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce
• Chunky Cherry Mostarda Sauce
• Savory Spiced Rhubarb Sauce
• Savory Blackberry-Basil Sauce
• Pavlova with Mango-Mint Coulis
• Homey Lemon Pudding Cake with Spiced Blueberry Sauce
• Ricotta Blintzes with Honey-Plum Sauce
• Crushed Strawberry-Balsamic Fool Parfait
• Lamb Meatballs in Chunky Cherry Mostarda Sauce with Couscous

Caramel Sauces

• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Ginger Caramel Sauce
• Coconut-Rum Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate-Caramel Sauce
• Honey-Orange Caramel Sauce
• Mary Jane’s Molasses Sauce
• Butter-Rum Toffee Sauce
• Buttery Apple Bread Pudding with Ginger Caramel Sauce and Crème Fraîche
• Roasted Pears with Butter-Rum Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Tiny Pecan Cookies
• Spiced Apricot and Pistachio Parfait with Honey-Orange Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Sauces

• Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce
• Raspberry Truffle Sauce
• Chocolate-Cherry Port Sauce
• Double-Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce
• Mexican-Style Chocolate Sauce
• Spicy Curry-Coconut Chocolate Sauce
• Sour Cream-Hot Fudge Sauce
• Whipped Cream Chocolate Sauce
• Profiteroles with Cardamom-Coffee-Caramel Cream and Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce
• Chocolate-Fleck Panna Cotta with Raspberry Truffle Sauce
• Abby’s Toasted Coconut Bundt Cake with Spicy Curry-Coconut Chocolate Sauce