Discover which gravy method truly delivers. We tested roux, beurre manié, cornstarch slurry, and pan drippings to find the richest, smoothest gravy.

This is a recipe my family always makes during the holiday season. It was originally my grandmother’s, and I put my own twist on it with the Cajun seasoning. We like to use the leftovers to make ...

3. Add white or red wine, sherry, port, vermouth, or extra chicken stock to the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer, skimming ...

My pervasive Roman Catholic sense of nagging guilt was drowned out recently by a song that peaked at No. 3 in October 1970. “Green-eyed lady, lovely lad-eh.” Remember that one? “Green-Eyed Lady”? The ...

Step 1: In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Add canola oil; when hot, add garlic, shallot, onions, celery, carrot and 1 tablespoon cracked peppercorns. Sauté over ...

Red-eye gravy is a Southern specialty, a thin sauce made with ham drippings and a jolt of coffee, another example of a home cook making the most of ingredients on hand. Unlike other Southern dishes, ...