See three anti-inflammatory Thanksgiving sauce recipes, including a gluten-free turkey recipe, all from a just-out cookbook.
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Gravy is already a must for most people who are adding turkey or mashed potatoes to their plates.
Sara Mayer is a senior editor on America’s Test Kitchen cookbook team.
3 anti-inflammatory Thanksgiving sauce recipes
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Reduce heat to medium-high.
Add onion, carrot, celery, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, pepper, and salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, eight to 10 minutes.
Stir in wine and bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
Add remaining four cups broth and bring to simmer over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for one hour.
Strain stock through fine-mesh strainer set over bowl; discard solids.
Sara Mayer is a senior editor on America’s Test Kitchen cookbook team.
(You should have three to four cups stock.
Turkey stock can be refrigerated for up to two days.)
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add gluten-free all-purpose flour and increase heat to medium-high.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is deep golden brown, five to eight minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
Simmer until thickened, about five minutes.
Add drippings, if using, and thin gravy with extra broth, if desired.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
FYI: Gravy can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to two weeks.
To reheat, bring to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
(Or, hey, try them both!)
Theres a trio of anti-inflammatory herbs in this recipe: ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
You really cant mess this recipe up, Mayer says.
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook apples until lightly browned, about five minutes.
Stir in shallots, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
It goes very well with lighter dishes like fish or oysters on the half shell, Mayer says.
you’ve got the option to also have it with pound cake for dessert!
(Definitely on everyones mind this time of year.)
Its also good for your bones because it contains calcium and phosphorus.
The recipe also calls for basil and shallots, which are both directly linked to lowering inflammation.
The only other ingredients you need are lemon juice andolive oil(full of heart-healthy fats).
This relish is super simple and doesnt even require cooking, Mayer says.
Like the apple chutney, its another one you really cant mess up.
Cut away peel and pith from grapefruits.
Cut grapefruits into eight wedges, then slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Stir in grapefruits and let sit for 15 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
(Relish can be refrigerated for up to two days.)
Using fresh herbs, veggies, and fruits also makes them more nutritionally-rich.
But the real win here is in the taste.
When it comes to elevating Thanksgiving dishes, the secret really is in the sauce.
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