Tuesday, October 13, 2015

How to Make an Easy Roasted Garlic Gravy by author Cleo Coyle


Garlic's health benefits are many. According to a number of studies, those little white cloves have been shown to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, prevent dementia and heart disease, and ward off the common cold. But the flavor is what my husband and I love most, and that's what inspired today's recipe.

This creamy white gravy with the light garlic taste is incredibly delicious on so many foods: meatloaf, roasted chicken, baked fish, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, string beans, asparagus, even peas and carrots.

As you can see in the photo above, Marc and I like to drizzle it over our Mini Meatloaves and Smashed Baby Red Potatoes. You can get both of those recipes now by clicking here.

And now for today’s recipe...



Cleo Coyle’s Easy Roasted Garlic Gravy 

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This three-step gravy tastes delicious the first day and amazing the second because it reheats beautifully with even stronger flavor. It’s an easy recipe to make and master, and it’s versatile.

You can easily tweak this gravy to suit your taste. Use less garlic for a milder cream sauce, more for a stronger garlic impact. The broth can be changed up, too. Chicken or vegetable broth will give you a lighter flavor; beef broth a heartier gravy.

For our taste, I can tell you that we usually use chicken broth (with some pan drippings for added flavor), and about 13 or 14 cloves of garlic suits us fine. As I mentioned, when the gravy is reheated, you’ll find the flavors are stronger. So keep that in mind if you make the gravy in advance, and may you eat with joy...and in good health!

~ Cleo


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Makes about 2-½ cups 


Ingredients

12 – 16 cloves peeled garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 cups chicken, vegetable, or beef broth

– 4 tablespoons pan drippings (optional)

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (5 ounce can) evaporated milk

4-½ teaspoons corn starch (or 3 tablespoons Wondra flour)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 


Step 1 – Pan-roast your garlic:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil. When the oil and butter are hot, add the peeled garlic cloves and toss them to coat. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often to brown the cloves evenly. Be careful not burn the garlic or it will turn bitter. 



Step 2 – Make the gravy: Add the chicken, veg, or beef broth (your choice) and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the garlic is soft. Mash the garlic cloves with a fork against the side of the pan (or use an immersion blender if you like). Whisk the pot until the crushed garlic is mostly dissolved. If adding pan drippings for extra flavor, pour them in now, and whisk for another minute. Finally, stir in 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk and bring the gravy to a simmer. 


Step 3 – Thicken and finish: For a velvety, lump-free gravy, make a paste out of your corn starch (or Wondra flour). To do this, take out a small bowl and whisk together 2 T. of your evaporated milk with your corn starch (or Wondra flour). 


While the pot of broth is still simmering, slowly whisk in the paste. While continuing to gently whisk or stir, allow the gravy to simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes, until it becomes thick enough to coat the bottom of a spoon. Salt and pepper the gravy to your taste and serve warm. 

This gravy reheats beautifully. Simply store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Reheat on the stove or in a microwave. The gravy holds together well, but you may need to whisk it lightly after reheating. 






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a free PDF of this recipe,
and may you...





Eat (and read) with joy!



~ Cleo Coyle

New York Times bestselling author of  
The Coffeehouse Mysteries


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15 comments:

  1. Wonderful recipe. It makes a lot, too. You can never have enough gravy, or garlic.

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    1. Absolutely on the garlic - health benefits galore, including a supernatural one. With Halloween just around the corner, I find a little garlic works wonders at warding off those pesky vampires. :)

      Thanks for stopping by, Cathy!

      ~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  2. I'm trying to include garlic more in my diet and this gravy sounds wonderful...thank you!

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    1. As CathyJ said, you can never have enough garlic. If you find raw garlic too much (as I do) try toasting a bunch of peeled cloves in olive oil. After the infused oil cools, you can use it to flavor salad dressing, meat, or vegetables instead of raw garlic or powder. The garlic cloves will taste sweeter, too. Mash them with butter or oil and smear on toast for quick garlic bread.

      And remember, Patricia, to always eat with Joy!

      ~ Cleo

      Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  3. Cleo, so simple and so delicious. Thanks for sharing. Love the pictures of fall included.

    ~ Daryl / Avery

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    1. I am glad fall is here, Daryl/Avery. Time for savory dishes and desserts by the fire.

      ~ Cleo

      Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  4. Okay! Dinner menu here just changed. Thanks for this terrific recipe, Cleo. Can't wait to taste it.

    XO

    MJ/VA

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    1. I hope you love this recipe as much as we do, Mary Jane. We have gravy left over and are now debating whether to have fish or fowl tonight--or maybe another veggie.

      Enjoy it your way!

      ~ Cleo

      Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  5. I may have to try this someday, but I would probably make it with a little less garlic. It does sound very good! And I love the cover of Dead To The Last Drop!

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    1. That's the beauty of this recipe, Elaine, you can adjust the garlic to taste. We do this gravy mild for fish and veggies, but the flavor is still amazing. And yes, we love the cover of our new Coffeehouse Mystery, too! Thanks for your kind words.

      ~ Cleo

      Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  6. I just may have to wrap up this recipe, tie it with a big bow, and give it to my husband for his birthday next month. He loves cooking, and we both seriously love garlic. I once saw a recipe that included the notation "Garlic optional." Clearly a mistake.

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    1. We're with you, Laine! Garlic is the spice of life, and no meal is complete without a touch of the clove. Please wish your husband a happy birthday for us...And make it heavy on the garlic gravy!

      ~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter
      www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  7. I had dinner and now three hours later, I am sitting at my computer drooling over the garlic gravy thinking about putting it on everything. That is one gravy that I have never made and I am definitely going to try it soon. I know I will like it and hopefully the family will too. Thank you for the recipe, Cleo.

    Cynthia. I love the cover of the upcoming fall newsletter too by the way.

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    1. LOL, Cynthia, it's nice to hear the pictures look appetizing to you! Gravy has a way of tickling our taste buds, doesn’t it? Marc and I hope this recipe tickles yours—and your family's. Thank you so much for stopping by today. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. And I hope you enjoy our fall newsletter!

      xoxox

      ~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
      “Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
      Cleo Coyle on Twitter www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com

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  8. Another home run in the kitchen!
    I feel so sorry for people who don't eat garlic and onions. What a bland version of life they experience.

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