Doubanjiang and gochujang are both spicy pastes that are very popular in Asian cuisine, and both are made from the same primary ingredient. These two pastes bring an umami flavor and saltiness to a dish, which is why they are so popular. However, as often as these two are confused with each other, they are…
Soy sauce is a great ingredient to add flavor to a dish, as it is rich, savory, and has an umami flavor that is difficult to match. The one issue with soy sauce is that it is often thin and runny, and you might need something a little thicker for your recipe. How do you…
Who doesn’t love delicious, crispy chicken coated in a delectable golden-red sauce? Chicken wings are amazing, but with this sauce, they are just mind-blowing. I decided to dedicate this article to the ultimate chicken wing sauce: honey golden sauce. What Is Honey Golden Sauce? From its name, you can already get an idea of what…
Taco Bell’s Baja Sauce is a delicious way to season your nachos, tacos, or another type of Mexican food. Inspired by the famous fast-food restaurant sauce option (sadly since discontinued), this copycat sauce is, to me, a perfect match! It’s creamy and delicious, with a spicy kick that gives a perfect finish to most dishes….
Tartar sauce can be made in many ways — if you are out of relish, then you can use a few substitutes to make a great-tasting tartar sauce without losing its core flavor! How to make tartar sauce without relish? Tartar sauce can be made without relish by using shallots, capers, minced garlic, and even…
Spinach ravioli is an exquisite pasta dish that can be served with numerous sauces to enhance its delicious flavor and lightly chewy texture. What sauces to serve with spinach ravioli? Ravioli can be served with a classic white cream sauce with melted Parmigiano-Reggiano. It can also be enjoyed with a creamy tomato sauce flavored with…
This recipe is for those that enjoy cranberry sauce all year round, even when fresh cranberries are not in season. I was a bit hesitant about creating this recipe; I have a deep love for homemade cranberry sauce, so I didn’t want to disappoint myself. I am here to assure you that this sauce is…
Crawfish, crayfish, yabbies, and crawdads are all the same freshwater crustaceans — the name depends on what region of the United States they are found in! Crawfish look like very small lobsters and are usually steamed or boiled. They are commonly served with cornbread, coleslaw, or hush puppies, but the essential thing to serve with…
Marsala sauce is a flavorful gravy that can bring out the best in any meat dish. However, sometimes a recipe can turn out to be runnier than you’d like — so what is the best way to thicken it? How to thicken marsala sauce? Marsala sauce can be thickened either by simply reducing the mixture until…
How many times have you simply looked at a bottle of sauce and known from its appearance that is packed from top to bottom with intense flavor? Chimichurri is definitely one such sauce — it’s one of my top five sauces to make and serve with different sources of protein. This fresh sauce is a…