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Easy Argo Gravy

Contributed by: NAPSA

Exceptional Gravy For A Flawless Holiday Gathering

(NAPSA) - Because the holidays are a time for food, festivities, family and friends, it can also be stressful for hosts striving to please their guests.

A traditional part of any holiday meal is gravy-a staple at family dinner tables year-round. Gravy is often associated with foods including turkey, biscuits, potatoes and pork. A delicious gravy will enhance the flavor of foods and now it can also be an integral part of hosting a flawless holiday gathering.

Many home cooks have difficulty preparing gravy that is both smooth and flavorful. A few techniques can save a lot of time for the harried holiday host. For example, when pairing gravy with holiday dishes such as mashed potatoes, a thickened gravy is best.

Here are a few tips from the experts who use Argo corn starch to help achieve gravy with the best consistency and flavor:

• Gradually stir corn starch into a small amount of cold liquid until completely smooth. Be sure to do this before adding it to a hot mixture in order to prevent lumping. Continue to stir gently during entire cooking period.

• When adding ingredients after cooking, remove the mixture from the heat and stir them in quickly and gently. Stirring too vigorously may cause the mixture to break down and thin out.

• Cook over medium-low to medium heat. Maintaining a medium heat prevents foods from sticking to your pots.

• Stirring constantly, bring mixture to medium heat for one minute. After heating one minute, the starch granules will swell, causing the mixture to thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat. Significantly overcooking thickened mixtures-such as puddings, pies and cake fillings-may cause mixtures to thin out as they cool.

Serving Size: Makes 2 Cups