Joan has been compiling recipes for many years and "Old Reliable" is the fruit of her labour. A "Table of Contents" follows which will no doubt start your stomach grumbling!
Reggie's Freezer-Friendly Holiday Menus
Make Ahead Gravy
Total cooking time: see below
1 LB. CHICKEN OR TURKEY PARTS
2 TBSP. BUTTER, DIVIDED
1 ONION
2 WHOLE CLOVES
½ CARROT, CHOPPED
½ CELERY STALK, CHOPPED
PARSLEY
1 BAY LEAF
1/4 TSP. THYME
3 TBSP. FLOUR
¼ CUP PORT (OPTIONAL)
SALT AND PEPPER
- Melt 1 tbsp. butter in frying pan and cook chicken or turkey 3-5 minutes or until brown.
- Discard fat and transfer to large saucepan.
- Add enough cold water to cover. Stick cloves into onion and add to saucepan.
- Add carrot, celery, parsley, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil and thensimmer, covered for about an hour. Strain stock, discarding solids, and set aside.
- In frying pan, heat remaining butter, stir in flour and cook 2 minutes until brown.
- Remove from heat.
- Measure 3 cups reserved stock into browned flour.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and then stir in port, salt and pepper.
- Cool, pour into container and freeze.
- Day before using, thaw in fridge and reheat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
by
Reggie Robbins
ROYAL LEPAGE HÉRITAGE REAL ESTATE AGENCY
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED