Epis is a foundational ingredient used to flavor a wide array of Haitian dishes Gregory Gourdet, a Haitian-American chef, uses it to marinate everything from fish to chicken thighs to beef short ribs He encourages home cooks to make extra to use as a marinade or to flavor stews, soups, vinaigrettes, sautéed vegetables or even meatloaf

HOMEMADE CHOLULA HOT SAUCE RECIPE   I played around with ingredients for a weekend and got a homemade hot sauce to taste EXACTLY like Cholula. Its so close I am having trouble telling the...

Harissa is a versatile condiment that can be used to add a punch of spice to anything. This version is made with dried chiles and can be used as a spice rub or hydrated with water for a paste that's ready to stir into dressings, sauces, and more. This is a stripped-down, entry-level harissa, that can be jazzed up with other spices or aromatics such as garlic, citrus zest, or even saffron.

Here’s how to make a couple entry-level harissas. Although they’re perfect just the way they are, they can also be the start of your homemade harissa adventure. The pastes can be thick or thin, spicy or mild, studded with mix-ins or heady with spices.

After the death in 2013 of Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed the way Americans cook Italian food, The Times asked readers which of her recipes had become staples in their kitchens Many people answered with one word: “Bolognese.” Ms Hazan had a few recipes for the classic sauce, and they are all outstanding

Slightly sweet and tangy, tamarind is a tropical fruit that is full of tart flavor that’s just as good fresh as it is in savory and sweet recipes. This tamarind paste recipe will give you a concentrated tangy flavor for any recipe that calls for this popular fruit. What is tamarind? Tamarind is a fruit that’s actually part of the…Continue Reading→

Fresh chorizo is the perfect sausage for tacos, chilies, enchiladas, nachos, and much more.

This homemade tamarind chutney gets its body and mellow sweetness from chewy dates and earthy palm sugar, while ground ginger and Kashmiri red chile powder add subtle spice.

When I brought this dip to a party, explaining that it was actually made from real pepper jack cheese, I was met with baffled looks. "What else is in it? Butter? Cream?" my friends asked.

The ultimate guide on how to melt cheese for perfect nacho sauce...or any other cheese sauce! Make your own, it's easy and delicious.

Simmer chunks of juicy ripe tomatoes to make this aromatic, tangy chutney, which gets its distinct earthiness from fresh curry leaves. I always keep it on hand to serve with biryani, rice, dal, grilled chicken, and more.

Alka-Seltzer contains two key ingredients—baking soda and citric acid—that react to form sodium citrate, the emulsifying salt that is the secret to all processed cheese sauces. This recipe leverages that salt to give you the smoothest, creamiest cheese sauce in under 5 minutes.

Packed with chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, spices, nuts, and fried onion and garlic, this homemade chili crisp condiment goes with just about everything.

Made with cooked eggs, sauce gribiche is a classic of the French kitchen. While traditionally an emulsified sauce, many versions today are broken, and it can be made well either way. Here we explain the tricks and techniques for making both versions successfully.

With a rich nuttiness and bold flavor from shallots, garlic, red chiles, palm sugar, and tamarind paste, peanut sauce is a delicious staple in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. Here’s how to make it at home.

Ketchup, mustard, and Thousand Island get most of the action when it comes to adding sauce to a burger, but why stop there?

Think beyond seafood—creamy, tangy, and briny tartar sauce is good on so many things.

A bold, creamy garlic sauce and dip, Lebanese toum is easy to make at home with the help of a food processor and a little good technique.

Espagnole is a basic brown sauce that is one of the five mother sauces of classical cuisine and the starting point for making a demi-glace.

Chinese garlic sauce is popular on Chinese food takeout menus but is easy to make at home. It's also healthier than some restaurant versions.

Homemade nacho-style cheese sauce is within your reach. With this easy recipe, you can make your own gooey, creamy, cheesy dip for nachos, fries, and more.