Sauces 101

Few things can transform a dish from simple to spectacular as quickly and as easily as a great sauce. But so many home cooks think of sauce as something to be feared or revered—something better left to the professionals. In this online cooking class, you will be introduced to plenty of simple, straightforward sauces. You will learn what types of equipment you need to become a saucier in your own kitchen. You will also learn how to make mayonnaise and romesco, which are two basic sauces that can be used as dips or spreads. Dress up your salad and learn how to make warm bacon-pecan viniagrette, which will gently wilt and soften bitter greens. Finally, learn how to make an Asian simmering sauce that will spice up all types of meat, noodles, and vegetables. After taking this class, you will understand why sauce can become the key to a lifetime of better cooking.
- Introduction
- Video
- Lesson Overview
- IQ Quiz
- How Sauces Work
- Types of Sauces
- Essential Equipment
- How to Store Sauces
- Plating Techniques
- No-Cook Sauces
- How-To Video: Mayonnaise
- Beyond the Recipe
- How-To Video: Romesco Sauce
- More Recipes
- Salad Dressings
- How-To Video: Warm Bacon-Pecan Vinaigrette
- Beyond the Recipe
- More Recipes
- Simmering Sauces
- How-To Video: Sweet and Tangy Simmering Sauce
- Beyond the Recipe
- More Recipes
- Learn More
- Interactive Challenge