The Mother Sauces of Cooking

These five recipes are essential starting points for mastering any complex sauce. From classic tomato sauce to béchamel and everything in between, learn how to make these “mother sauces” and you’ll be able to whip up any sauce in no time.

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Basic Pan Sauce

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Master Every Sauce With These Saucepans

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