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Sauces and Spreads

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Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp powder)

Instructions:

  1. Simmer all ingredients 15–20 minutes.

Basic White Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter.

  2. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.

  3. Whisk in milk.

  4. Simmer until thick.

Great for mac & cheese, gravy, casseroles.

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Stir-fry Sauce

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp ginger

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)

  • ¼ cup water

Instructions:

  1. Mix everything.

  2. Add to hot pan and simmer 1–2 minutes.

Homemade Ranch

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mayo

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning or:

    • ½ tsp dill

    • ½ tsp garlic powder

    • ½ tsp onion powder

    • Salt + pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mix everything in a bowl.

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