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Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

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barbecue sauce
Noun

a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, etc. that is usually served with barbecued food

The food truck offered a unique twist on classic barbecue, featuring a spicy and tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of citrus.

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white sauce
Noun

a rich sauce made with milk, flour, and butter

She used white sauce to make a classic lasagna with layers of pasta and cheese.

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hot sauce
Noun

a spicy condiment typically made from chili peppers and other ingredients

As soon as the hot sauce touched his lips, he felt a rush of heat spreading throughout his mouth.

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tomato sauce
Noun

a type of sauce made from tomatoes, often used as a flavoring for food

She poured tomato sauce over the pasta.

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soy sauce
5.
soy sauce
Noun

a thin dark brown sauce, made from soybeans, used in Asian cuisines

She served a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and chili for the crispy spring rolls.

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steak sauce
Noun

a condiment typically used to enhance the flavor of steak, often made with a combination of savory and tangy ingredients

As soon as the steak sauce touched his lips, he knew he had discovered the secret ingredient.

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ketchup
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ket
chup
Noun

a cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food

He squirted ketchup on his hot dog to add a bit of sweetness and tang.

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salsa
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sal
sa
Noun

a spicy sauce made with chilis and tomatoes, widely used in Mexican cuisine

She dipped her chips into fresh salsa.

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tartar sauce
Noun

a creamy condiment typically made with mayonnaise, pickles, and various seasonings, often served with seafood

He spread a generous amount of tartar sauce on his fish sandwich.

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vi
naig
rette
Noun

a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings, commonly used as a salad dressing

When I tasted the vinaigrette, I was instantly transported to a sunny Mediterranean coastline.

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vinegar
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vi
ne
gar
Noun

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

As soon as the vinegar touched her lips, she could feel the mouth-puckering sensation.

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pickle
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pi
ckle
Noun

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

She packed a lunchbox with a turkey sandwich layered with pickles.

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pickle relish
Noun

a condiment made from finely chopped pickles

I heard their specialty burger is served with homemade pickle relish.

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wine sauce
Noun

a type of flavorful liquid or reduction made with wine as a primary ingredient

He created a delicious mushroom and wine sauce to accompany his vegetarian lasagna.

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aioli
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aioli
Noun

a mayonnaise that is seasoned with garlic and occasionally with red pepper

When I tasted the aioli, I was pleasantly surprised by the balance of rich garlic and zesty lemon.

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bread sauce
Noun

a creamy and savory sauce made from bread crumbs, milk, and spices

Guests were impressed by the roasted duck with bread sauce.

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cheese sauce
Noun

a creamy and savory sauce made with melted cheese

He made a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce by combining different varieties of cheese.

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chili sauce
Noun

a spicy and flavorful condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and various seasonings

He prepared a homemade chili sauce by blending fresh chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar.

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gravy
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gra
vy
Noun

a brown sauce made from cooked meat juice and stock that is thickened with flour

I would like some extra gravy on my roast beef sandwich.

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garlic sauce
Noun

a type of sauce made with garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt, used to add flavor to meat, fish, or vegetables

She dipped her fries in garlic sauce.

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mayonnaise
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mayo
nnaise
Noun

a thick white dressing made with egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar, served cold

She spread mayonnaise on the sandwich to add a rich, creamy texture.

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mushroom sauce
Noun

a savory and flavorful condiment made with mushrooms and other ingredients

He poured the rich mushroom sauce over his grilled steak.

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relish
23.
re
lish
Verb

to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

She relished the opportunity to travel to new and exotic destinations.

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salad cream
Noun

a pale yellow dressing similar to mayonnaise that is served with sandwiches, salads, etc.

He whipped up a homemade salad cream with mayonnaise and herbs.

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as
pic
Noun

a savory jelly made from meat or fish stock used to set ingredients in a solidified form

Last night we served individual portions of chicken and mushroom aspic.

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balsamic vinegar
Noun

a sweet vinegar with dark color that is aged in barrels, originally from Italy

They dipped their bread into a small bowl of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

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broth
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broth
Noun

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

He sipped the steaming chicken broth, feeling its comforting warmth soothe his sore throat.

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chutney
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chut
ney
Noun

a combination of either pickles, vegetables, spices, and herbs, that is used as condiment

I created a unique avocado chutney, blending the creamy fruit with lime juice, cilantro, and jalapenos.

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dip
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dip
Verb

to momentarily put something into a liquid

My Asian roommate likes to dip her sushi rolls into soy sauce.

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dress
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dress
Noun

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

He asked her wife to wear a formal dress to the event.

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French dressing
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French dressing
Noun

a tangy and slightly sweet salad dressing made with a combination of vinegar, oil, ketchup, and various seasonings

I would like to get extra French dressing on the side.

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gua
ca
mo
le
Noun

a dish consisting of a mixture of mashed avocado, onions, chilies, tomatoes, etc., originated in Mexico

He decided to make his own guacamole using ripe avocados, lime juice, and a sprinkle of salt.

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hollandaise sauce
Noun

a sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice or vinegar, often served with vegetables

She spooned a velvety hollandaise sauce over her grilled asparagus

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Thousand Island dressing
Noun

a cold sauce made with mayonnaise, minced onions, vinegar, chili sauce, etc., usually served with seafood or salads

He whipped up his own version of thousand island dressing using a secret blend of ingredients.

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ranch
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ranch
Noun

a large farm in which animals are kept to increase their number

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pesto
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pes
to
Noun

a pasta sauce that is made with basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts to which grated parmesan is also added

She packed a lunchbox with a delicious pesto pasta salad.

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pi
cca
li
lli
Noun

a tangy and spicy British relish made with pickled vegetables

She served a side dish of piccalilli with her homemade burgers.

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ma
ri
nade
Noun

a mixtures of oil, spices, vinegar or wine in which food, especially meat or fish, is left to become softer or be flavored before cooking

They let the steak sit in the marinade overnight to enhance its tenderness and flavor.

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piri
piri
Noun

a very hot and spicy sauce made with red chili peppers, originally made in Portugal

I prepared a piri-piri marinade by blending together chili peppers, garlic, and lemon juice for the grilled vegetables.

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ta
bas
co
Noun

a very hot sauce that is made with fully ripe red peppers

I always keep a bottle of Tabasco handy in my pantry, ready to add a punch of flavor to any dish.

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satay sauce
Noun

a spicy sauce made with peanuts served with an Indonesian or Malaysian food of the same name

He drizzled satay sauce over the grilled vegetables for a nutty taste.

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Bearnaise sauce
Noun

a thick sauce made with butter and egg yolks, seasoned with shallots, tarragon and vinegar

As a chef, I take pride in creating a homemade Bearnaise sauce that elevates any dish.

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bechamel sauce
Noun

a creamy white sauce made from cooked butter and flour mixed with milk

I couldn't resist licking my spoon clean after tasting the bechamel sauce.

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car
bo
na
ra
Noun

an Italian sauce that is made with chopped bacon, grated parmesan cheese and eggs, served with pasta

He grew up in an Italian household and learned how to make carbonara from his nonna.

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clotted cream
Noun

a thick cream that is made by gradually heating whole milk until lumps of cream rise to the top, originally made in the UK

The clotted cream added a creamy element to the homemade trifle.

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ma
ri
na
ra
Noun

an Italian sauce consisting of tomatoes, onions, garlics, herbs and seasonings, served with pasta

He uses marinara sauce as a dip for his garlic bread and a base for his lasagna.

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mornay sauce
Noun

a velvety sauce that is based on béchamel with grated gruyere or parmesan cheese

My parents hosted a brunch and served Eggs Benedict with a luscious mornay sauce, impressing their guests.

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mustard
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mus
tard
Noun

a cold yellow or brown condiment with a hot taste taken from the seeds of a small plant with yellow flowers

She spread a dollop of mustard on her sandwich for an extra kick.

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salad dressing
Noun

a mixture of ingredients that is typically added to salads or other dishes to enhance their flavor and texture

The restaurant offers a variety of salad dressings, allowing you to customize your salad to your liking.

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Worcestershire sauce
Noun

a tangy and savory condiment made from anchovies, vinegar, and various spices, originally made in Worcester, England

I love to sprinkle Worcestershire sauce on my scrambled eggs.

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bolognese pasta sauce
Noun

a type of rich and hearty Italian sauce made with ground meat, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs

I always make a large batch of bolognese pasta sauce and freeze it in portions, so I can enjoy it anytime I want.

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spaghetti sauce
Noun

a tomato-based sauce commonly used as a topping for spaghetti and other pasta dishes

I like to add extra herbs and spices to my homemade spaghetti sauce for a personalized touch.

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taco sauce
Noun

a flavorful condiment typically used to enhance the taste of tacos and other Mexican dishes

As a taco enthusiast, I always make sure to have a bottle of taco sauce in my pantry.

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remoulade sauce
Noun

a tangy and creamy condiment typically made with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, and herbs

He mixed the remoulade sauce with a hint of lemon juice, giving it a refreshing twist.

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cocktail sauce
Noun

a tangy and spicy condiment typically served with seafood

As a dipping sauce connoisseur, I declared the cocktail sauce as the ideal accompaniment to my fried fish fillets.

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applesauce
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a
pple
sauce
Noun

a pureed mixture of cooked apples, often sweetened and flavored with spices

In my favorite restauran, warm applesauce is served as a side dish with the roasted chicken.

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mole
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mole
Noun

a small mammal with velvety fur, tiny eyes and a long muzzle that lives underground and eats insects

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fu
met
Noun

a concentrated stock made from fish bones, shells, or seafood trimmings with vegetables and herbs used for flavoring sauces, soups, and stews

I asked my sister to add a touch of fumet to her creamy mushroom sauce.

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caper
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ca
per
Noun

a small, pickled flower bud used as a condiment

The pasta was garnished with capers.

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