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Beurre blanc

Beurre blanc sauce

FAQ Is beurre blanc a mother sauce? No, buerre blanc is not one of the five mother sauces but is often regarded as the sixth. Is beurre blanc hard to make? As with most sauces, taking care to heat the sauce gently, regular stirring and a little preparation remove most of the risk. Take good […]

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Mushroom sauce

Mushroom sauce

FAQ Is mushroom sauce healthy? Not really, whilst the mushrooms are; the butter and cream used are not; although using Crème fraîche would reduce the calories without impacting the taste much. Is mushroom sauce vegan? Yes, the sauce contains no animal products. Is mushroom sauce gluten free? Yes, the sauce contains no flour, flour is

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Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

FAQ Is hollandaise sauce an emulsion? Yes, an emulsion is a mixture of two ingredients that would not usually mix together. This is why if heated too quickly or too much, hollandaise can split. Is hollandaise sauce dairy free? No, butter is a key ingredient in the recipe. Is hollandaise sauce gluten free? Yes, hollandaise

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Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce

FAQ Is marinara sauce keto? Yes, as this recipe uses no added sugar, it is low carb enough to be classed as keto. Is marinara sauce vegetarian? Yes, this recipe contains no animal products, but sometimes in a restaurant the sauce is used in a meat dish, or contains some stock. Is marinara sauce healthy?

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Saffron sauce

Saffron sauce

FAQ Is saffron sauce spicy? No, the taste of the saffron in this recipe is more floral and aromatic. Is saffron good in a tomato sauce? Yes, there are some traditional Italian recipes which use saffron and tomatoes as a sauce base. Is saffron expensive? Saffron is difficult to produce, and is regarded as one

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Peppercorn sauce

Peppercorn sauce

FAQ Is peppercorn sauce gluten free? Yes, this sauce contains no gluten as it uses no flour. Is peppercorn sauce vegetarian? Yes, this sauce contains no animal products. Is peppercorn sauce healthy? Most sauces are calorie-dense, so to reduce the fat content you could use crème fraîche, which is a lower fat alternative. Is peppercorn

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