Mastering French Sauces: A Culinary Journey

Savor the essence of French cuisine with this collection, focusing on classic sauces. From velvety Béchamel to rich Hollandaise, these recipes offer a journey through France's culinary heart. Perfect for chefs of all levels, these sauces can elevate any meal, making everyday dinners or special occasions truly extraordinary. Ready in minutes to a few hours, they're a testament to the transformative power of a good sauce.

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2025-04-23

Recipes

Fixing Split Hollandaise or Béarnaise Sauce (Method 1)

Andy Cooks

972.2K views • 7mo ago

(0.5)

A method to fix split hollandaise or béarnaise sauce by using hot water to re-emulsify the sauce.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

10 mins

Prep Time:

5 mins

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Velouté Sauce

Fallow

4.3M views • 6mo ago

(5.0)

A versatile sauce starting with a roux and using stock instead of milk, known for its smooth, velvety texture.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

30 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

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French Linguini Clam Sauce

Chef Jean-Pierre

128.6K views • 2mo ago

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A French twist on the classic linguini clam sauce, incorporating shallots, taragon, cream, and Parmesan for a richer flavor.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

45 mins

Prep Time:

45 mins

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Tartare Beurre Blanc Emulsion with Cod

Fallow

679.1K views • 6mo ago

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A refined tartare beurre blanc sauce made with a base of butter emulsion, served with perfectly cooked cod.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

45 mins

Prep Time:

30 mins

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Espagnole Sauce

Chef Jean-Pierre

353.6K views • 4mo ago

(1.0)

A rich brown sauce, the foundation for many derivative sauces.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

3 hr 45 mins

Prep Time:

45 mins

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Mustard Velouté

Fallow

5.8M views • 1y ago

(5.0)

A creamy, mustard-infused sauce perfect for accompanying chicken, fish, or pork.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

30 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

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Mornay Sauce

Fallow

1.0M views • 2mo ago

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A cheese variation of the béchamel sauce, perfect for enriching various dishes.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

30 mins

Prep Time:

15 mins

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Beef Stock

Andy Cooks

791.4K views • 8mo ago

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A rich foundation for sauces, soups, and broths made from roasted beef bones.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

10 hr

Prep Time:

1 hr 15 mins

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Chicken Stock

Andy Cooks

791.4K views • 8mo ago

(0.5)

A versatile dark chicken stock, perfect for soups and braises.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

4 hr

Prep Time:

45 mins

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Mustard Cream Sauce with Chicken

Fallow

3.5M views • 7mo ago

(4.5)

A simple yet flavorful mustard cream sauce, perfect for accompanying slow-cooked chicken breast, enhanced with the richness of butter, the depth of white wine, and the freshness of veal stock.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

45 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

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Soubise Sauce

Fallow

4.3M views • 6mo ago

(5.0)

A variation of béchamel, blended with onions to add sweetness.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

45 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

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