While flour is a great way thicken sauce (it acts by binding liquid with starch molecules) you can't just simply stir it in without ending up with a clumpy mess. Here are a few options to avoid the ...

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

Here's how to thicken gravy using cornstarch or flour—plus, alternative ingredients for thickening gravy (including gluten-free options). It's the annual wintry cooking-skill conundrum-figuring out ...

“Add more drippings,” she says. “If you don’t have any more, you can add some chicken broth or correct with some type of acid ...

You can always start by cooking the gravy a little bit longer to thicken it. Allow the gravy to simmer, uncovered, on the stove—the extra time will help the liquid to evaporate and the gravy to ...

Is there anything worse than runny gravy? When you’re digging into a delicious roasted turkey, one of the best things to do is to smother it in gravy — and the key to a truly satisfying gravy is the ...

A rich, thick gravy is the perfect finishing touch for any holiday meal. On the other hand, a gravy that’s thin and watery (and runs all over your plate) can ruin it all. So how do you make sure your ...

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 contrasting and complementary flavors, but it doesn’t do you any good if it ...

Besides roasting the turkey, nothing strikes fear into the hearts of holiday cooks more than turkey's must-have companion, gravy. Too thin, too thick, not enough flavor and perhaps worst of all - ...