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The 4 Sauces Every Home Cook Should Master

Author
Marcus D Najera
Published
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-4-sauces-every-home-cook-should-master--67375053

Level up every meal with just four sauces. In this episode of Chefs Day Off, Chef Matthew Dolan breaks down the essential set you actually need: a bright, balanced vinaigrette, a versatile red pasta sauce, a proper Hollandaise (plus the exact fix if it breaks), and a fast pan sauce you can riff on for chicken or pork. Clear rules, chef tips, and no fluff—so you can cook restaurant-quality food at home tonight. What you’ll learn
• The ratio for a perfect vinaigrette that won’t separate
• A weeknight red sauce that doubles as a base for bolognese or shakshuka
• Hollandaise fundamentals—and how to rescue a broken sauce in minutes
• A pan-sauce formula from fond to finish for chicken or pork

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