A rich, flavorful tomato sauce that serves as the foundation for countless Italian and French-inspired dishes. Made with tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, meatballs, braises, and so much more.

Makes: About 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour–1 hour 15 minutes

Rich, silky, buttery, and bright with fresh lemon, homemade hollandaise is the perfect finishing sauce for eggs, roasted vegetables, seafood, and more. This easy blender method takes just minutes to make and delivers a smooth, restaurant-quality sauce right at home.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

A silky, savory French mother sauce made with butter, flour, and rich stock, velouté is one of the easiest ways to add depth and luxurious texture to chicken, pork, vegetables, soups, and more. Once you master this simple sauce, you have the foundation for countless creamy sauces and classic French dishes.

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Rich, deeply savory, and packed with classic French flavor, Espagnole sauce is one of the foundational sauces of French cuisine. Made with a dark roux, aromatic vegetables, tomato paste, and beef stock, this slow-simmered sauce is the perfect starting point for hearty pan sauces, gravies, and classic dishes.

Makes: About 2½–3 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes

Béchamel is one of the five classic French mother sauces and a staple in countless comfort food recipes. Rich, creamy, and velvety smooth, it's the perfect base for homemade macaroni and cheese, lasagna, creamy casseroles, gratins, or pasta dishes. With just a few pantry ingredients, you'll have a versatile sauce that elevates any meal. Give ours a try today!

Makes: About 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This bold, restaurant style salsa combines fresh Roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, smoky chipotle peppers, onion, cilantro, and tomatoes for the perfect balance of heat, freshness, and smoky flavor. Whether you're serving it with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, grilled meats, or eggs, this salsa delivers authentic Tex-Mex flavor with every bite.

Makes: About 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (recommended)
Total Time: 45 minutes