Filipino adobo marinade is one of the world’s great savory flavor systems. At its most traditional, it combines vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves to create a […]
Category: Sauces
Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a simple Italian tomato sauce traditionally made from tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs such as basil or oregano. Unlike long-simmered Sunday gravies or meat sauces, marinara […]
A.1. Sauce
A.1. Sauce is a tangy, savory brown sauce traditionally associated with steak, but its true strength may be as a sandwich condiment. Made from a blend of tomato purée, vinegar, […]
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Roasted tomatillo salsa verde is a bright, smoky, tangy Mexican sauce made primarily from roasted tomatillos, chiles, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Roasting transforms the naturally tart tomatillos, adding sweetness, […]
Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Ginger-scallion sauce is a deceptively simple condiment made primarily from finely minced fresh ginger, sliced scallions, salt, and hot oil. Depending on the variation, it may also include soy sauce, […]
Ssamjang
Ssamjang (쌈장) is a thick, savory Korean condiment traditionally served with ssam—leaf wraps of lettuce, perilla leaves, rice, grilled meat, and vegetables. At its core, it’s a blend of doenjang […]
Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is a creamy American condiment made from a base of mayonnaise, buttermilk, and herbs, typically including dill, parsley, chives, garlic, onion, and black pepper. While it’s best known […]
Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is a vibrant Italian sauce traditionally made from fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, olive oil, and salt. While often associated with pasta, pesto is […]
Canned Chili
Canned chili is one of the great convenience foods of the twentieth century: a ready-to-eat mixture of meat, beans (sometimes), tomatoes, chili peppers, spices, and seasonings that can be heated […]