Brown gravy being poured over mashed potatoes - Ryan Benyi Photography/Getty Images Almost by definition, gravy is a bit of an afterthought — one of the last things you whip up once the roast is out ...

Lumpy gravy?! No thanks! Here’s how to fix it without having to start over. I’ve made gravy at least a dozen times, and, no matter how good at it I think I am, it turns out lumpy every few times. What ...

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Q: Is there a trick to adding cornstarch to gravy? I try adding the cornstarch to a small amount of liquid and stir with a fork, then put it in with the simmering gravy and stir to thicken. It always ...

*** roasting pan. We need salt pepper. The horror stories, undercooked, overcooked, lumpy mashed potatoes, lumpy gravy and of course the unexpected guest, we can't help you with the last problem. But ...

Without that texture, there’d be none of us. By Dennis Overbye As Thanksgiving approaches, would-be chefs and hosts, including apparently my editors, are perfecting their techniques for making the all ...