Food

Frites and Sauces

March 12, 2014

Belgian frites are crisp, salty, and savory—and even better with an array of tasty sauces. Make perfect frites with our step-by-step guide »

See the RecipeMaura McEvoy

See the RecipeBeatriz Da Costa

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeAndré Baranowski

Use a pale-golden oil to make this silky, garlic-spiced mayonnaise. Nesting the mixing bowl on a tea towel fitted inside a stock pot creates an easy, even stabilization, which frees both your hands for simultaneous whisking and oil-pouring. See the recipe for Aioli »Andr¿ Baranowski

Bistro Pommes Frites (Bistro French Fries) — The secret to the stellar bistro fries? Duck fat, a superior frying medium that gives the potatoes a deep, meaty flavor.Helen Rosner

See the RecipeTodd Coleman

Green Goddess Sauce — This sauce of herbs in a creamy base is great for dipping veggies in.Todd Coleman

Roasted Garlic Chipotle Mayonnaise — Roasted garlic, chili peppers in adobo, and lemon juice seriously kicks up a standard mayonnaise.Todd Coleman

Soy-Chili Sauce — This classic Asian sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste goes well with steamed dumplings and fried chicken wings.Todd Coleman

This sauce has an intense umami flavor and a mustardy zing.Todd Coleman

Herbed French Fries — Classic double-fried french fries get extra savory flavor from a sprinkling fresh herbs and grated parmesan.Todd Coleman

See the RecipeHelen Rosner

Beet Ketchup — Ketchup made with roasted beets has a surprising, slightly earthy flavor—we love it in place of tomato ketchup on turkey burgers. It's easiest to cook it over the course of two days: On day one, cook, cool, peel, and chop the beets; on day two, cook them into ketchup. A splatter screen will help keep splashes contained while cooking the purée.Khushbu Shah

Lemon Parmesan Dip — Creamy and bright-tasting, lemon parmesan dip makes for an excellent accompaniment to a chip or crudité platter.Helen Rosner

Brandy Mayonnaise — This tangy dip, which makes a perfect sauce for steamed crab legs, gets a sweet-and-sour kick from ketchup, brandy, and sour cream.Laura Sant

Diablo Sauce — This complex tomato-based dipping sauce, which makes a lovely accompaniment to steamed crab legs, presumably gets its name from its fiery hue and its mix of serrano peppers and spicy chile powder.Laura Sant

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