The formula for simple gravy is “1-1-1” – One tablespoon butter, one tablespoon flour, one cup of liquid. Gravy starts by making a roux, pronounced as in kangaroo, with butter and flour in equal amounts. The two are cooked with continuous stirring over low heat until the mixture takes on the desired color. The longer…… Continue reading Gravy
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Broiled Sweet Potatoes
Our sweet potato recipe has varied over the years. The current version has gotten good reviews. Bananas, maple syrup and honey are the ingredients that set this recipe apart. Ingredients 1 bag sweet potatoes (usually about five) 1 banana – peeled an sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup honey 2…… Continue reading Broiled Sweet Potatoes
Holiday Dressing
The Keck “Holiday Dressing” has been a tradition for many decades. Over time it has been modified many times. Way back it started out based on Pepperidge Farms Stuffing Mix with various additions. Chestnuts were a long running feature, then pecans replaced them. The latest version makes it into a low salt dish. Ingredients about…… Continue reading Holiday Dressing
Green Bean Casserole
A green bean casserole has been a must for every holiday dinner in our family for ages. The current low-sodium version is pretty much like the classic as featured on every box of French’s Crispy Fried Onions. That product is reasonably low, claiming just 60 mg of sodium per two tablespoons. Here we use canned…… Continue reading Green Bean Casserole