5 Sauces Every Home Cook Should Master

1. Classic Vinaigrette

3 parts oil + 1 part acid + salt + pepper. Whisk and customize with herbs, mustard, or honey.

2. Basic Tomato Sauce

Olive oil + garlic + canned San Marzano tomatoes + basil + salt. Simmer 20 minutes. Done.

3. Pan Sauce

After cooking meat: deglaze with wine, add broth, reduce by half, finish with butter.

4. Stir-Fry Sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp cornstarch + honey to taste.

5. Tahini Dressing

Tahini + lemon juice + garlic + water (to thin). Perfect for salads, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables.