Classic sauce recipes

From bèarnaise to béchamel, find the classic sauce recipes that every cook should know in this useful collection.

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Homemade mayonnaise

Classic sauce recipes

Homemade mayonnaise

Homemade mayo is a completely different beast to shop bought, as you'll discover when you make our ultimate mayonnaise recipe.

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Homemade tomato ketchup

Tomato recipes

Homemade tomato ketchup

Have a go at making homemade ketchup with our easy recipe. Packed with tomatoes, it contains less sugar and salt than shop-bought ketchup.

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Soffritto

Vegetarian recipes from around the world

Soffritto

Italian soffritto is a trio of finely chopped vegetables softened in oil or butter for many a ragù, risotto and sauce throughout the country.

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Sambal

Chilli recipes

Sambal

Sambal is a fragrant chilli paste used as a condiment primarily in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore – and has countless variations. Try making your own!

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Gill Meller’s bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Gill Meller’s bread sauce

Gill Meller shares his recipe for classic bread sauce. This velvety sauce is made with double cream and is delicious with turkey or chicken.

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Rhubarb and beetroot ketchup

Classic sauce recipes

Rhubarb and beetroot ketchup

Ketchup doesn’t have to be made from tomatoes! The beetroot gives this ketchup recipe an earthy flavour and its sweetness works well with the rhubarb.

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Tomato and vegetable sauce

Italian vegetarian recipes

Tomato and vegetable sauce

A hearty tomato and vegetable sauce that's wonderful to stir through pasta, or bake a layer of sauce under fillets of fish or alongside roasted meats.

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Bagna cauda (anchovy and garlic sauce)

Italian starter recipes

Bagna cauda (anchovy and garlic sauce)

Carolina Stupino shares her recipe for this creamy, Italian dipping sauce that is made with anchovies and garlic. Serve with crudités or crusty bread.

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Classic bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Classic bread sauce

Simple, creamy and a must with turkey (or chicken if you like), this bread sauce recipe will complete your roast dinner.

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Christmas bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Christmas bread sauce

Bread sauce is a brilliant addition to a poultry roast or Christmas lunch. This recipe can be frozen, so you can make it in advance and save time on the day

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Creamy bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Creamy bread sauce

Learn how to make traditional bread sauce with our easy recipe. This classic sauce is made with fresh breadcrumbs, double cream and nutmeg.

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White sauce

Classic sauce recipes

White sauce

Learning how to make a white sauce is a key. Once you've mastered this recipe, you can use it in anything from fish pie and lasagne to macaroni cheese.

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Lighter tartare sauce
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Easy pizza sauce

Classic sauce recipes

Easy pizza sauce

Our easy pizza sauce is oh-so much better than the shop-bought stuff. Top pizza dough with this rich tomato and basil sauce for an authentic Italian pizza.

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Simple tartare sauce

Classic sauce recipes

Simple tartare sauce

Whether it's fish and chips, scampi, calamari or any fish or seafood dish, serve it with our quick and simple tartare sauce recipe. 

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