Gravy from Scratch
photo by Late Night Gourmet
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
3 cups
ingredients
- 1⁄4 lb light butter
- 2 ounces yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon brandy
directions
- In a large pan, heat the butter until it melts. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned and softened.
- Add flour to the pan, and stir until blended into a paste. Blend in the salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock mixture and brandy. Cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Season to taste, and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Late Night Gourmet
Harrison Township, Michigan
I have two teenagers who keep things very busy around our house during the daytime. I also work long hours at Ford Motor Company, and I do want to spend time with my family every day. If I try to cook when my kids have their friends over, I'm certain to be interrupted. In other words, my available times for cooking are very limited.
I don't want to give up on anything I love - my family, my job, my cooking - so I do most of my cooking after everyone has gone to bed. My wife is a teacher, so this can be very late at night during the summer. Sometimes, I don't get started with my prep work until 12:30 a.m. Am I crazy?? Maybe.
I'm also constantly working on healthier ways to prepare food. I deconstruct every recipe I like, and try to make it with healthier ingredients. The big challenge is keeping the food tasty. I believe it's possible to enjoy what you eat and still be healthy. I lost 15 pounds in 6 months largely by preparing my own food (and exercising). If I didn't keep such loony hours, I'd call myself "The Healthy Gourmet".