Sauces, salsas, dips and relishes each contain just a few basic ingredients, but all can transform a plain meal into a memorable feast. This practical book explains all you need to know to make your own delicious sauces. There are recipes for everyday staples such as gravy, mint sauce and apple sauce, and family classics such as smoked haddock and parsley sauce, pasta and tomato sauce, peppercorn sauce and hollandaise. There are all kinds of sweet and tangy marinades to pep up plain dishes, and tantalizing crisp and tangy salsas.With over 200 recipes and 850 photographs, this fabulous volume contains everything you need to add a lift to any meal.