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Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise is one of the 5 mother sauces in French cuisine, alongside bechamel, veloute or espagnole. It is an emulsion of egg, butter, and lemon juice, and it is one of the main ingredients in Eggs Benedict (one of our favorite brunch delights). Sure, it’s not the easiest recipe, but if you master it, you’ll have yourself a terrific new sauce recipe.

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Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

So, you’ve got yourself some tasty ribs and don’t know how to serve them? Go with a classic, and serve them with some barbecue sauce. Don’t buy it from the store just yet, because we have a simple and tasty recipe you can make at home. It consists of ketchup, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Sure, you can buy Alfredo sauce from the store because it fits the bill and you’re probably in a hurry. But, we recommend making it at home from scratch, because it will surely be healthier and tastier. Alfredo sauce is made of heavy cream, butter, and parmesan, and it’s a great choice for pasta and chicken.

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Homemade Aioli Sauce

Homemade Aioli Sauce

Aioli is a sauce originating from Spain, whose main ingredients are olive oil and garlic, being highly popular in France also. Our version is closer to the French version, which sees egg yolks and lemon juice incorporated. It is highly versatile, so you can serve it with meats, veggies, fish, and seafood because let’s face it, who doesn’t like garlic sauce?

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Simple Red Lentils

Simple Red Lentils

Lentils are an excellent substitute for meat, being rich in protein, fiber, and iron. Plus, they’re also cheap, so they are budget-friendly as well. They take about 15 minutes to cook, so they’re also great for when you’re in a hurry.

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Simple Rice

Simple Rice

Rice is one of the simplest sides you can make when you’re out of ideas. All you need to do is add it in boiling water and wait for a short amount of time. For a perfect rice, remember to use a water/rice ration of 2/1 and fluff it before serving.

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Couscous

Couscous

Couscous is a North African dish made of Semolina, one of that region’s staples. Nowadays, you can find in just about any supermarket. If you want to serve it as a side, try the below recipe which offers basic instructions on how to cook it.

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Homemade Bulgur

Homemade Bulgur

Bulgur is a type of cereal most often made of durum wheat. It has a light, nutty flavor and it is popular in Middle-Eastern cuisines. Cooking it at home is very easy, follow our instructions and ratio and you will nail it without any problem!

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Shrimp and Fried Egg Rice

Shrimp and Fried Egg Rice

When you’re hungry and want to eat something ASAP, it’s good to try some Asian cuisine. Usually, it can be cooked really quick, it’s not at all hard to make, and it’s filled with exotic flavors. This shrimp and fried egg rice is a perfect example of it.

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Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Bake

With delicious layers of cheese, pasta, and chicken, this savory recipe truly is a delightful culinary experience. It’s got three types of cheese that melt in the oven creating a fabulous aroma, which will for undoubtedly stir your appetite. We recommend you share it with your friends/family because this one is way too delicious to keep it just for yourself.

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tzatziki

Tzatziki

Quick and easy to prepare, the tzatziki sauce is healthy and refreshing. It’s just the right amount of salty with just a tad of tanginess from the red wine vinegar and lemon juice.

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