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Mushroom Gravy

Is it a soup? Nope, but you may be tempted to eat it on its own. That’s how delicious this creamy Mushroom Gravy is! A sauce can make or break a meal. If it’s too strong, it can overpower the main dish, which, let’s be honest, is the main attraction and is what you should

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Vegan Gumbo

It’s a one-pot stop of vegan proportions! Recreate Vegan Gumbo—a Southern classic with no meat nor animal products but lots and lots of cauliflower, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, and beans. Why should meat eaters have all the fun?! I’ve always included gumbos in my regular rotation of meals. They appear a bit more frequently during the

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How to Make a Roux

It’s the basis of an entire cuisine. Want to attempt a Cajun dish? Learning How To Make A Roux is an essential step! I started my journey through Southern cooking years ago. At the time my understanding of the cuisine didn’t really go beyond “spicy seafood.” Yes, I was very naïve, and yes, I had

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Cube Steak Recipe

Tenderize your meat to perfection with this Cube Steak recipe—a flavorful cut of beef drenched in a rich and deep gravy. This is a story about food, but it’s also a story about technology and—wait for it—patents! (Watch you don’t drool all over your keyboard.) We start this delicious yarn in the 1930s when patents

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