Gluten-free Gourmand

I am a gravy lover. I get asked all the time what I do about gravy for the holidays, and I assure you that I don't go without.  If you like gravy but you have never made it gluten-free, here's what to do. Use a standard recipe like the one below or any from the  Joy of Cooking  - no need for a special technique, just sub out the glutenous flour for something safe. When selecting a GF flour for the recipe, be sure to avoid flour blends that already have thickeners like guar gum, xanthan gum, psyllium husk, flax seeds, or chia seeds.  These thickeners will clump up your gravy and make them much too thick.  I use my No. 1 All-Purpose Flour for gravy because it doesn't have any thickeners or additives, and can be subbed out cup-for-cup for "regular" flour. You can use a single flour like corn starch, which is a classic used by gluten eaters.  However, keep in mind that using a starch like corn starch or tapioca starch will give you a trans...

I consider this one of my all-time best recipes.  It's gluten-free and dairy-free, and I could eat it all the time. Recipe for Lamb Pot Roast with Gluten-free Gravy: In a large heavy pot, heat: 2-3 Tbsp oil When oil is heated, brown in the pan: 1/2 lb carrots 1 lb potatoes 1 small onion, halved Remove these to a plate and set aside.  Add more oil to the pan if needed.  Add:   2 lbs lamb shanks, legs, or blade steaks Brown the lamb on all sides.  Add:   2 tsp coriander (preferably whole) 2 tsp cumin (preferably whole) 2 tsp black peppercorns Toast the spices for a moment, then add: 1 cup wine 2 cups chicken stock salt half the potatoes that you've browned Add water or more chicken stock if needed to bring the level of liquid up to an inch or so.  Reduce the heat to low and simmer for several hours, covered, turning the meat and potatoes occasionally to cook both sides.  When the meat is fork tende...