Also worth noting: Many of the jars or cans at the store are on ... lime juice, fish sauce, honey, ginger, curry paste and garlic. You can follow that lead for your own preferred ingredients ...

These jars of aromatic spice and herb mixes are far from one-trick ponies. There are plenty of dishes that could benefit from a dollop of curry sauce, from brunches to sides and even roast meats.

Curry sauce gets thicker as it simmers ... Store the cooked sauce in air tight containers or sterilized glass jars.

A curry can be made with a few simple ingredients, whether you use a pre-made jar of sauce from the supermarket or make your own using what's left in your spice drawer. I like to make my own ...

But really good mayonnaise can't be bought in a jar at the grocery store ... or try some of our variations that include Sriracha, curry powder, citrus juices or smoked herbs.