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gravies

  • plural
    of gravy.
    gravy
    noun
    the fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc.

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It’s a rich taste, common in soups, gravies, cheeses, and soy sauce.

From NewsForKids.net ● May 16, 2024

The 4-acre facility, which can produce up to 25 tons of chowders, soups and gravies a day, seven days a week, has seen a recent leveling-off in shipping costs for some ingredients.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2022

While the gravies of the South are typically milk- or cream-based, there's no rule that you can't douse biscuits in a brown gravy and call it breakfast.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2021

Folse said the “black pot cooking” of Louisiana, where gumbos, gravies and vegetables simmer slowly in cast iron, has its roots in the Caribbean and before that in West Africa.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2019

Always perfectly seasoned, typically served with delicious gravies or sauces.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull