1. Posted by Beena on Tue, Nov 13, 2007, 2:00 pm PST

That sounds like a terrible idea, where's the turkey in this? I take the turkey neck and "innards" the night before Thanksgiving and put it all in the crockpot with some veggies, seasonings and water to create a nice base broth. This is what I use for making the stuffing and later, combined with some drippings the gravy. It's the only way to go!

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2. Posted by wellnessguru on Wed, Nov 14, 2007, 6:58 am PST

I think this is a great idea. We are using a turkey fryer this year, and I was wondering how I was going to make gravy. Thanks for the recipe!

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3. Posted by S T on Wed, Nov 14, 2007, 1:37 pm PST

Sounds okay , I wonder how it taste. I think I will rey it in advance. Thanks!

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4. Posted by Dianne S on Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 2:02 pm PST

I'm with Beena! I want turkey in my gravy!! That is a great idea, Beena about the crock pot. I think I'll give it a try this year!. I can taste it already!

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5. Posted by peggy H on Fri, Nov 16, 2007, 11:18 am PST

never heard of putting veggies in gravy bet its good.

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6. Posted by LaVonne N on Fri, Nov 16, 2007, 7:11 pm PST

I like Beena's idea the best when making a Turkey, but without a bird I would definitely make the vegie gravy.

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7. Posted by Pastor Ezekiel on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:31 pm PST

This is a good alternative for those of us who smoke our turkey on a bbq. I imagine that some of the drippings from the bird could be added into the pre-made gravy...I'll try it.

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8. Posted by cactus_236 on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 11:05 am PST

I agree with Beena; where is the turkey? I make a day ahead gravy from a Cuisine recipe by roasting turkey wings, carrots, celery and onions. and use those drippings for the gravy; Even put a little of the turkey meat from the wings. Its gooood!

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9. Posted by mousenana2002 on Mon, Nov 19, 2007, 5:22 pm PST

Hey, anything that we can do ahead...I say go for it...we are leaving out all that nasty fat this way. ;o)

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10. Posted by Whitney A on Mon, Nov 19, 2007, 6:05 pm PST

yeah uh beena... the purpose of this recipe is to NOT use turkey. if you want turkey in it go to a recipe with turkey. dont be rude, its not a terrible idea. have a little holiday spirit eh?

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11. Posted by AngelEyes on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:18 pm PST

the chicken broth and the beef broth are your faux turkey base and I agree Whitney stop being so rude!

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12. Posted by l.causgrove on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:19 pm PST

I think this sounds like a great idea. I have been put on a very strict diet due to some health issues and this fits right into it. I can have gravy this Thanksgiving with this recipe unlike with my usual gibblet gravy. Thanks for the recipe.

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13. Posted by kienne t on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:20 pm PST

I use a combination of both, I use the neck and gizzards in a crock pot with swanson chicken broth and fresh veggies. Bangin...

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14. Posted by christopherjadelman on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:20 pm PST

Can I make turkey gravy for my vegetable parsnips?

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15. Posted by tigereyes1989 on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:20 pm PST

I totally agree with Whitney A. get some holiday spirit! I am going to try this recipe. It sounds good, I just hope that the carrot taste isn't too strong.

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16. Posted by swindyguy1 on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:21 pm PST

if so many are repulsed by the fact that there is no turkey involved; why not replace both broths for turkey. hmmmm....what a novel approach... if you want to make it early; use turkey part or turkey legs to make the broth & add those cooked pieces to your noodles or another dish at a later date

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17. Posted by rik b on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

Just a basic vegetable stock, not a gravy, if I served this at home it would thrown at me and rightly so. Do people get paid to dream up this sort of nonsense?

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18. Posted by Janetta M on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

I love Gravy MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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19. Posted by ericblue1982 on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

Wow thats interesting no turkey. I am always up to try new way of doing and old tradition. Who knows i might luck out and find out that this recipe rocks.

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20. Posted by dotty on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

sounds like too much work and too many ingredients. Turkey gravy is easier; but if you are having a smoked or barbeque turkey, might be a tasty alternative!! always open to new ideas!!

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21. Posted by Heather H on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

I actually have tried and tasted this gravy and if you are just having a small turkey breast and want a small amount of gravy without having to buy a jar...this is great then.

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22. Posted by main topics on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:22 pm PST

Yes, i agree with whitney , that was rude for one and for two , it says in the description , meant to be a All Purpose , not just turkey , sorry but , its the truth =\

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23. Posted by Becky W on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:23 pm PST

sounds good to me! I HATE turkey!

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24. Posted by mlammy on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:23 pm PST

Wow, Beena you are a wizard with the Thanksgiving meal. Ever think that maybe some of us are vegetarians ? Jack@ss !!

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25. Posted by stina2669 on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:23 pm PST

Why does it have to turkey-flavored, just because a dang turkey is being made? How original and boring!!!

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26. Posted by LJ on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:23 pm PST

Real turkey gravey is easy to make and takes 5 minutes. Why would I bother with this?

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27. Posted by lluviay2k on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:24 pm PST

Don't really agree with the so call Tax Professional comment about women and our sex life. Yet i guess he failed to notice that the comments where ment to be about the gravy and not about our sex lifes and us being women. I have never tasted gravy with out the turkey broth but I will sure give it a try though.

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28. Posted by Syd on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:24 pm PST

cool

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29. Posted by Gina on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:24 pm PST

i think it sounds good...it'll be nice to try something new this year =)

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30. Posted by Earl B on Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 2:24 pm PST

This is a wonderfull gravy,your friends will be so excited,cain't wait till Thanksgiving ,myself.

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