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9 BASIC FRENCH SAUCES

Recipe by : chef ssentongo
Chackout the recipes and basic instructions for each of the 10 Essential French sauces shown in the image. Since the ingredients are already listed, I’ll add simple instructions for making each sauce.
- Béchamel Sauce
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Instructions: Melt butter, add flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk (not listed but typically used). Season with nutmeg.
- Velouté Sauce
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 1 cup veal stock, ¼ tsp parsley
- Instructions: Make a roux with butter and flour. Gradually add veal stock, whisking until smooth. Season with parsley.
- Espagnole Sauce
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp beef stock reduction, 1 cup beef stock, 1 tbsp salt, ¼ tsp phymer, 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Instructions: Reduce beef stock with seasonings to thicken. Strain and serve.
- Hollandaise Sauce
- Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp flour, 1 cup veal stock, 1 tbsp mustard, ¼ tsp salt
- Instructions: Make a roux with butter and flour. Whisk in veal stock and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Sauce Robert
- Ingredients: ¼ cup prepared hollandaise sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Instructions: Mix prepared hollandaise with tomato paste and cayenne pepper.
- Sauce Choron
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup choron, 1 tsp shallots, ¼ tsp lemon juice
- Instructions: Mix choron base with butter, shallots, and lemon juice.
- Sauce Bordelaise
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp flour, 1 cup red wine, 1 cup beef stock
- Instructions: Make a roux with butter and flour. Add red wine and beef stock, simmer until thickened.
- Sauce Lyonnaise
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp white wine
- Instructions: Reduce chicken stock with butter and white wine.
- Sauce Chasseur
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup chicken stock, ¼ cup white wine, 1 tsp shallots
- Instructions: Reduce chicken stock with butter, white wine, and shallots.
Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any of these recipes or if you have other questions!
6 PORK CHOPS MARINADES AND GRILLED INSTRUCTIONS BEST ON THE INFORGRAPHIC

Yo, you want the full marathon recipe for cookin’ and instructions for all them 6 pork chop marinades, right?
Here’s the whole shebang, straight‑up recipes with step‑by‑step instructions for each of the six marinades shown in the image 🔥🍖.
🍽️ 6 Pork Chop Marinades (full recipes & instructions)
- Sweet & Spicy Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Place 4 pork chops in a zip‑lock bag or shallow dish.
- Pour marinade over chops, coat ‘em good.
- Marinate 2–4 hrs in the fridge (longer for more kick).
- Grill or pan‑sear chops 4–5 min per side until internal temp hits 145 °F.
- Rest 3 min, then serve with a drizzle of leftover sauce.
- Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Add pork chops to a dish and pour marinade over ‘em.
- Marinate 1–3 hrs in the fridge.
- Cook chops on grill or skillet 4 min each side until juicy.
- Let rest 3 min before eating.
- Balsamic Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Coat pork chops with the mix in a zip‑lock bag.
- Marinate 2–4 hrs (cold).
- Grill or pan‑fry chops 4–5 min per side.
- Rest 3 min, serve with a balsamic glaze drizzle.
- Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole‑grain mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together.
- Add chops to a dish and smother with marinade.
- Marinate 1–3 hrs in fridge.
- Cook on grill or skillet 4 min per side.
- Rest 3 min, enjoy the sweet‑tangy bite.
- Chili Lime Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix everything into a paste.
- Rub chops with the mixture, place in a bag.
- Marinate 2–4 hrs (refrigerated).
- Grill or sear chops 4–5 min each side.
- Rest 3 min, serve with lime wedges.
- Barbecue Pork Chops
Marinade ingredients
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients into a thick sauce.
- Coat pork chops fully in the BBQ mix.
- Marinate 2–4 hrs in fridge.
- Grill chops 5 min per side, basting with extra sauce.
- Rest 3 min, dig in.
General tips
- Use bone‑in chops for extra flavor.
- Pat chops dry before searing for a nice crust.
- Always check internal temp reaches 145 °F for safe eating.
You got all six full recipes with cooking instructions, straight to the grill 🔥👌. Enjoy your pork chop marathon! 🍴😎
BANG BANG SHRIMP RECIPES

Yo, here are the full recipes and step‑by‑step instructions for the three shrimp dishes you posted 🍤👌.
🌶️ Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp in cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika until coated.
- Dip each coated shrimp in buttermilk, then back into the cornstarch for a double coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to medium‑high (about 350°F/175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 min until golden & crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your fave sauce or just sprinkle extra salt.
🧀 Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic & red pepper flakes; sauté 30 s until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, season with salt & pepper, and cook 2–3 min per side until pink.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the shrimp, stir to melt and coat evenly.
- Finish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for a zing.
🔥 Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter & olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 20 s until aromatic.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook 2–3 min each side until they turn pink & get a nice crust.
- Serve straight from the pan, maybe with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Enjoy whipping up these bad‑boy shrimp dishes! 🍴😎👍
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