Stop buying bottled sauces—these 7 homemade versions are easier, fresher, and way more flavorful. Nicole walks you through everything from creamy ranch and tangy BBQ to rich tomato sauce, spicy buffalo, and more. Whether you’re dressing salads, glazing meats, or leveling up weeknight dinners, these go-to sauces will completely upgrade your cooking.
00:00 Easy Homemade Sauces
00:08 Homemade Ranch Dressing
03:00 Tangy Barbecue Sauce
05:29 Classic Tomato Sauce
09:32 Buffalo Sauce
12:01 Asian Stir Fry Sauce
15:10 Creamy Cheese Sauce
17:47 Simple Vinaigrette
Get the recipes here:
Homemade Ranch Dressing: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16131/ranch-dressing-ii/
Tangy Barbecue Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/homemade-tangy-barbecue-sauce-recipe-11948824
Classic Tomato Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21126/homemade-tomato-sauce-i/
Buffalo Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/219109/buffalo-chicken-wing-sauce/
Asian Stir Fry Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/286141/simple-stir-fry-sauce/
Creamy Cheese Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/278141/homemade-cheddar-cheese-sauce/
Simple Vinaigrette: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-make-basic-vinaigrette/
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43 Comments
How about Dry mixes (gravy, pancake, cakes, brownies…)
Tip: worcestershire saus You pronounce it as : Wuster- sher saus.
Love your recipes.
The link to the recipe for tomato sauce at Allrecipes is not the same recipe as the one done in this video. The linked recipe calls for fresh tomatoes. This video calls for canned.
See…I love this episode because most of the recipes were typically made from scratch. We are a made from scratch family here! Thank you again Saving these! 😋
I have always hated spending extra money on unnecessary dressings, home made is best.
Awesome, thanks 4 sharing!
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I just love these. And I know this is a silly question but your on your feet alot. Can I ask what u wear to help those pains? #not sponsored lol
recipe would help
What if you LIKE sodium benzodiazepines? 🤣🤣🤣
corporate trainer for outback steakhouse for 8 years so i know how to make every single sauce from scratch scale up and down.. they change the recipe cards every few months for idiots.. but the ratio is simple.
For making the cheese sauce can you use salted butter?
Thousand island is just Mayo, ketchup and green relish 💯💖
Definitely the best cooking channel out there.
Great video again, thank you for this.
Honey mustard sauce.
I was waiting for the homemade Alfredo sauce 😢
Have you ever tried "layering" when you make a marinara?
I can't remember where I got this, but…
Sauté onion and garlic like usual. Add your paste, and cook down, stirring frequently. Then add red wine, and reduce. Then add your tomatoes, and herbs.
Fabulous.
Also the perfect base for vodka sauce. Add cream and vodka.
Best cooking Host on YouTube!
Can you do a copycat of the Racetrac Rollerbites? Those are delicious!
Nutmeg and ginger in bbq sauce is awesome ! Try it! Thicken by simmering or cornstarch.
I'd love it if you had any dupes for Chick-fil-A sauces. I see where Costco has started carrying them for $8.59 for three bottles. I bet you could beat that price to pieces!! Thank you for all of your great recipes. I love to see someone "enjoy" food as much as I do instead of just shoveling something in their mouths.
You need to invite Alton Brown to your channel. I saw what he did over on Babish and it was YouTube gold.😅
What mayo are you using that doesn’t have soybean oil? Looks like dukes which that’s the first ingredient
Hi
Love your recipes, explanations and your down to earth approach!
Please 🙏🏻
Can you add recipes for lactose intolerance
If you're still using Hidden Valley "Ranch" please do some research and start experimenting with some real ranch. You'll be blown away by how unranchy Hidden Valley is…
Is tomato purée the same as tomato paste or is it just plain tomato sauce
Nicole, several of the recipes in the notes aren’t the same as what you’ve done here! I just wrote as you did it, but it would be nice to have the exact ones available. Also, Hi from Riverchase 😉.
Love all of these!! Will be making all! Do you have a recipe for Alfredo sauce?? My husband loves it and I haven't found a homemade one that it's the 5 star rating yet@!
Can we make these without the nasty Worcestershire sauce? That stuff ruins everything in touches imho. Also, the Kwik Trip garlic parmesan wing sauce. How do I make a copycat version of that delicious sauce? The only jarred I can find is Buffalo Wild Wings and I am not a fan. Thank you!
tsk tsk tsk No Mustard in the Cheese Sauce 😢 c'mon now 😮
Your the best!❤😊
Buttermilk is the main ingredient for Ranch dressing 😉
I love your old school style sweat shirt! Please tell me where I can buy it.
I’m nearly at 16 weeks and I am happy to say my baby will recognize your voice when he/she arrives in this world. I’m extremely fond of you and your no nonsense recipes with some energy and fun and I am glad to have my first ‘shared content’ with my kids as you showing me new recipes! 🫶🏻❤ wholesome and sweet!
Like Raos
How can she end up with a clean sweater after all these sauces? I would be wearing then all over it! 😳
I would love to know how to make the white sauce you get at a good Japanese restaurant
Homemade salad dressing is 💯 better than anything you’ll ever buy. I haven’t made a cheese sauce in, like, 20 years. I see nachos & buffalo wings on next week’s menu. 😂
Your are one awesome lady!! Love watching your videos and I always learn something new!!🥰
Olive Garden Italian dressing
Love all of your videos and ideas, but sister…..
I could drink that Buffalo Wild Wings Zing😂😂😂
Good recipes, though I cannot recreate my favorite Prego sauce. And I know it isn't authentic Italian.
Ahhh yes, buying 5 packaged items to make one package item, and call it homemade. 😂.
Would you please do a bearnaise?