Use a Ziploc Bag to Separate the Fat From Your Turkey Drippings
While a basic roux and some decent stock will get you a good enough gravy, it’s the drippings that really make it chef’s-kiss worthy. Drippings are exactly what they sound…
Freeze Your Thanksgiving Gravy Now, Add Drippings Later
Thanksgiving gravy is a must-have on the feast table. This delectable and versatile sauce is made to elevate everything it touches on the plate, and reflect the savory flavors of…
You Can Make Roux in the Microwave (or Oven)
Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make: Combine equal amounts of…
How to Make Turkey Gravy Without Pan Drippings
There is a certain (I think) overly romantic expectation that a good turkey gravy must be made from pan drippings, and whisked together just moments before the Big Meal is…
Make ‘Fake Risotto’ With Leftover Rice
Last night, when I opened my fridge to make dinner, I was confronted with two truths: My leftover rice was getting a little too dry, and my mushrooms had maybe…
Tomato Gravy Is the South’s Answer to ‘Too Many Tomatoes’
When someone has “too many tomatoes,” their thoughts often turn to making marinara, passata, or soup. But if you’re from the South, you might think instead of tomato gravy (not…
These Sauces Are Mother, You Listen to Them
A good sauce is key to an exceptional meal. It can save a bland dish, moisten dry meats, or star as the main event (creamy mac and cheese, full stop).…
Make and Freeze Some Roux Now for Easy Turkey Gravy
Photo: Karpenkov Denis (Shutterstock) On Thanksgiving, roux has a small, but indispensable part to play. It’s the thickening agent in my turkey gravy but, more importantly, the key to my…
This Is the Easiest Way to Fix a Runny Pan Sauce
Photo: Tatiana Volgutova (Shutterstock) A good pan sauce can be impressive—luxurious even—but it all hinges on the consistency. A too-thin sauce feels watery on the tongue and runs all over…
The Easiest Ways to Thicken Up a Runny Sauce
Photo: Ramon grosso dolarea (Shutterstock) Saucing a piece of meat, only to have it run off and pool on the plate, is heartbreaking. A good sauce is a vehicle for…