Ten Staple Homemade Sauces for You to Freeze
After Tuesday’s food related theme of saving time as well as money, it got me thinking of other food related ways of saving time and money when it comes to food. Sauce jars can be quick and easy, but they can be rich, unhealthy and not always cost effective.
If you get inspired when it comes to cooking, why not try creating some of your own sauces?
Sweet & Sour
Sweet and sour sauce is incredibly versatile, as it can go with almost anything. Rice, pasta, any meat, any vegetables, chips, spring rolls… This recipe goes far. 16 servings, and at a mere 43 calories per serving, you can use it even if you’re on a health kick!
Meatball
A firm staple recipe in my household, I always have homemade meatballs in my freezer, ready to whip out for a healthy, homecooked meal. This sauce recipe tastes absolutely perfect. The sauce serves 6 – if you like your spaghetti and meatballs particularly saucy, then you could spread this over 4.
Cheese
Whether you are using this for mac and cheese, cauliflower cheese, nachos, or jacket potatoes, this cheesy recipe is easy to make and adaptable – you can use any melty cheese to switch up the taste to your liking!
Red Wine
A perfect sauce to have in reserve, especially for your beef dishes. This recipe doesn’t include many ingredients, but is packed full of flavour! Try adding some stock from the meat you are using it with to really switch up the flavour!
White Wine
Another staple you need in your life if you like good food full of flavour! Perfect for pasta, seafood and chicken, this recipe is a firm favourite and again, easy to make.
Béchamel
A great base sauce for so many dishes, and an absolute must if you want to create homemade food. Perfect for lasagne! Learn to make this sauce well and you will be able to create a variety of great dishes.
Creamy Tomato Pasta
This sauce is a definite, if you like your pasta. You can add fish or meat, or simply add more veg to keep it vegetarian. You can customise it as much as you like, it goes far, it freezes well and tastes amazing. Oh, and it’s super healthy too!
Gravy
Another very simple addition to a meal, but one that can make or break it! Gone are the days where you can make up some Bisto with water – people expect more. If making a joint of meat (such as a roast), I would always advise adding the juices from the meat, along with some of the vegetable water to create flavour. But this gravy adds a kick, and I love the fact it tastes like KFC gravy!
Curry
If you’re a fan of chip shop Curry sauce, this is a must have for your recipe sheet. This recipe takes 15 minutes from start to finish, is gluten free and vegan!
BBQ
A really authentic American BBQ sauce recipe, this will have your taste buds tingling. A great sauce, with flavour that really packs a punch – and able to add to almost any meal!
