Tomato Sauce: The base of the taco sauce, which gives it a smooth, rich texture and a naturally sweet, deeply umami flavor. I like to use the simple organic canned variety .

Process tomato mixture, anchovies (if using), basil, sugar, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a blender until smooth, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides of container.

Growing up in an Italian American family, there was nothing quite like the smell of homemade tomato sauce simmering on the stove on Sunday mornings—a tradition passed down from my grandma.She ...

Homemade tastiness. This beauty will service all of your summertime barbecue needs. Start by grabbing vinegar, passata, treacle, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, paprika and mustard.