Sage and Apple Cider Gravy

Thanksgiving will be very different this year as I plan for a stay-at-home dinner without family. First of all instead of a huge whole turkey I will be cooking a turkey breast (my favorite part). So, I won’t be making my fancy gravy when I roasted chicken wings and veggies to get a beautiful chicken … Continue reading

Three Chicken Stocks for Thanksgiving

I just had to post this picture of three different stocks; one is from the store and the other two I have made.  The picture below from left to right:  Swanson Chicken Broth, my Giblet Stock (using neck, gizzard, heart and veggies) and my Chicken Stock (using chicken wings and veggies).  Click on the above … Continue reading

Turkey Breast in a Slow Cooker for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am thinking about cooking a turkey breast in my slow cooker in addition to a 16-18 lb. turkey.   One year the turkey weighed 24 lbs. – too heavy to manage!!!  See my post Roast Turkey.  Cute nephews anxious to dig into those turkeys 🙂 Something else that will make … Continue reading

Pork Roast with a Sour Cream Gravy

It is that time of the year when it starts to get cooler and roasts, chili, stews and such become a part of the weekly menu.  This has been a favorite way to cook a pork roast for longer than I care to admit and the gravy is a special treat.  I am sure Gene felt … Continue reading

Milk Gravy with Homemade Bouillon Cubes

This is the recipe that goes with the Homemade Chicken Bouillon Cubes.   Way back when I did so many things from scratch, just for the fun of it and to try something new.   I continued to make these as they are convenient to have and so much better than the cubes you buy in a jar, especially when you … Continue reading

Turkey Gravy

This is probably the most important part of my Thanksgiving dinner.  This always has to be good.  I am in the practice of making my own broth  early by roasting chicken wings with some vegetables.  I prefer to do it about 1 month before the “big day” and then freeze it.  See my recipe Chicken Stock … Continue reading