1. Make it taste homemade

    Gravy + pan drippings + butter

    Whisk in a spoonful of each. More pepper if it needs a lift.

  2. Add a splash

    1 tbsp apple cider per cup

    It brightens a rich gravy. Taste, then add a little more if you like.

  3. Thanksgiving sandwich

    Leftover turkey + warm gravy

    On soft bread with stuffing. Dip it like a French dip if you like.

Poutine

Recipe · Made with gravy

Poutine

Serves 430 minutesEasy

Method

  1. 1Bake the fries until extra crisp, a few minutes longer than the bag says.
  2. 2Warm the gravy with the butter until it just bubbles.
  3. 3Pile the hot fries into bowls and scatter over the cheese curds.
  4. 4Pour the hot gravy over so the curds start to melt. Add pepper and eat straight away.

  • Match the meat

    Turkey with turkey, beef with beef. Mushroom gravy is the one to have for vegetarian guests.

  • Check if it's vegetarian

    Most gravies are made with meat stock. If it matters, read the label rather than the name.

  • Buy enough

    Plan on about a third to half a cup per person, and more if you want leftovers to cover.