1. Tomato Basil Sauce (Italian) Great for: Pasta, pizza Ingredients: Tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, sugar Quick Method: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes, simmer, add chopped basil and season.
2. Béchamel Sauce (French) Great for: Lasagna, mac & cheese Ingredients: Butter, flour, milk, salt, nutmeg Quick Method: Make a roux with butter and flour, slowly whisk in milk until thickened.
3. Chimichurri (Argentinian) Great for: Grilled meats Ingredients: Parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, red chili flakes Quick Method: Blend or finely chop ingredients, mix with oil and vinegar.
4. Tzatziki (Greek) Great for: Gyros, grilled vegetables Ingredients: Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt Quick Method: Grate cucumber, squeeze out water, mix with yogurt and rest of ingredients.
5. Peanut Sauce (Thai) Great for: Satay, noodles Ingredients: Peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk Quick Method: Whisk ingredients together over low heat until smooth.
6. Pesto (Italian) Great for: Pasta, sandwiches Ingredients: Basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil Quick Method: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
7. Harissa (North African) Great for: Roasted vegetables, couscous Ingredients: Dried chilies, garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway Quick Method: Soak chilies, blend with spices and oil.
8. Soy Ginger Sauce (Asian) Great for: Stir-fries, dumplings Ingredients: Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar Quick Method: Mix all ingredients, heat lightly if needed.
9. Buffalo Sauce (American) Great for: Wings, burgers Ingredients: Hot sauce, butter, garlic powder, vinegar Quick Method: Melt butter, whisk in hot sauce and spices.
10. Hollandaise Sauce (French) Great for: Eggs Benedict, asparagus Ingredients: Egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, salt Quick Method: Whisk yolks and lemon over double boiler, slowly add melted butter.