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Cheater’s Gravy

We serve this flavorful gravy over meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but it is equally good with other classic comfort foods, such as ham and biscuits.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    about 1 cup; serves 6

Ingredients

1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, skimmed of fat
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the stock is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water with a fork until smooth; whisk into the simmering stock. Raise heat; return to a full boil. Boil 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and stir in the parsley. Serve.

  2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

    Step 3

    (Per serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 5

    Step 5

    Fat: 0g

    Step 6

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 1g

    Step 8

    Sodium: 80mg

    Step 9

    Protein: 0g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 0g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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