HEALTHY MEALS

By: chef ssentongo Geoffrey

Here are 10 simple and delicious foolproof gravy recipes:

Classic Gravy Recipes

1. Traditional Pan Gravy: Use turkey or beef pan drippings, flour, broth, and butter.
   1. Deglaze pan with 2 tbsp butter.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.
2. Homemade Brown Gravy: Rich, flavorful gravy using beef broth and browned butter.
   1. Melt 4 tbsp butter; brown until fragrant.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups beef broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.

Meat-Based Gravy Recipes

1. Roasted Turkey Gravy: Utilize roasted turkey’s pan drippings.
   1. Deglaze pan with 2 tbsp wine or broth.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups turkey broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.
2. Beef and Mushroom Gravy: Savory gravy with sautéed mushrooms.
   1. Sauté 1 cup mushrooms in butter.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups beef broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.
3. Chicken Gravy: Simple gravy using chicken broth and pan drippings.
   1. Deglaze pan with 2 tbsp butter.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups chicken broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.

Vegetable-Based Gravy Recipes

1. Vegetable Broth Gravy: Light, flavorful gravy using vegetable broth.
   1. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   2. Gradually add 2 cups vegetable broth; whisk.
   3. Season with salt, pepper.
2. Mushroom and Herb Gravy: Earthy gravy with sautéed mushrooms and herbs.
   1. Sauté 1 cup mushrooms in butter.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 2 cups vegetable broth; whisk.
   4. Add chopped herbs.

Cream-Based Gravy Recipes

1. Creamy Mushroom Gravy: Rich, creamy gravy with sautéed mushrooms.
   1. Sauté 1 cup mushrooms in butter.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 1 cup heavy cream; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.
2. Country Gravy: Classic Southern-style gravy with sausage and cream.
   1. Cook sausage; set aside.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add 1 cup heavy cream; whisk.
   4. Add cooked sausage.
3. Giblet Gravy: Traditional Southern-style gravy using turkey giblets.
   1. Simmer giblets in broth; strain.
   2. Whisk 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute.
   3. Gradually add giblet broth; whisk.
   4. Season with salt, pepper.

General Gravy Tips

1. Use pan drippings: Enhance flavor with pan drippings from roasted meats.
2. Whisk constantly: Prevent lumps when adding flour or broth.
3. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and herbs.
4. Simmer: Allow gravy to simmer for optimal flavor.

Would you like any variations or substitutions?