Thanksgiving is all about the essentials. You’ve nailed down your favorite turkey recipe. You’ve figured out your must-have side dishes. And you’ve found the perfect cranberry sauce. But the dinner ...

Gravy is to the main course what icing is to dessert. It can hide a multitude of errors, and properly done, it makes whatever was already good even better. Turkey or dressing a tad dry? Gravy will ...

Gravy is a crucial part of Thanksgiving dinner—do it right and it can breathe new life into your turkey or mashed potatoes. And while good gravy can make or break the meal, it's very easy to drop the ...

This gravy is the ideal addition to your Thanksgiving plate and is a cinch to prepare, whether 20 minutes before you eat or a couple days before. The best gravy is made with great turkey drippings — ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...