food styling sauces

Béchamel Sauce

A smooth, creamy white sauce used for pasta and baked dishes.

Common use of Béchamel Sauce

Lasagna, macaroni and cheese.

Espagnole Sauce

A rich, dark brown sauce, one of the five mother sauces, mainly used for meat.

Common use of Espagnole Sauce

Steak, roast beef.

Tomato Sauce

A tangy red sauce made from tomatoes.

Common use of Tomato Sauce

Pasta, pizza.

Hollandaise Sauce

A rich, buttery yellow sauce.

Common use of Hollandaise Sauce

Eggs Benedict, vegetables.

Gravy

A savory sauce made from meat juices.

Common use of Gravy

Mashed potatoes, roast chicken.

Vinaigrette

A light, tangy dressing for salads.

Common use of Vinaigrette

Salads.

Barbecue Sauce

A sweet and smoky sauce for grilled food.

Common use of Barbecue Sauce

Grilled chicken, pork.

Chocolate Dessert Sauce

A sweet sauce used for desserts and plating.

Common use of Chocolate Dessert Sauce

Cakes, ice cream.

Pesto Sauce

A sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.

Common use of Pesto Sauce

Pasta, grilled chicken, seafood.

Alfredo Sauce

A creamy sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Common use of Alfredo Sauce

Fettuccine, chicken dishes.

Teriyaki Sauce

A sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and water or mirin.

Common use of Teriyaki Sauce

Glazed chicken, fish, stir-fry.

Sweet Chili Sauce

A sauce made with chili paste, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and water.

Common use of Sweet Chili Sauce

Fried food, spring rolls, grilled meat.

Peanut Sauce

A sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk or water, and soy sauce.

Common use of Peanut Sauce

Satay, noodles, vegetables.

Tartar Sauce

A sauce made with mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, onion, and seasoning.

Common use of Tartar Sauce

Fried fish, seafood dishes.

Cheese Sauce

A sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cheddar cheese.

Common use of Cheese Sauce

Pasta, nachos, vegetables.