11 Common Christmas Disasters And How To Fix Them

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Gravy

Gravy is too lumpy: Pour it through a strainer, and discard the lumps. If it's now too thin, mix up a cornstarch and water mix, and slowly stir it through while the gravy simmers. Alternatively, you can try blending the whole thing with a stick blender or, when it has cooled down, in a food processor. 

Gravy is bland: Give your gravy a boost with a stock cube, a splash of soy sauce, or even (Australians do this) a dollop of ketchup. Cranberry sauce can also add a nice sweet element to gravy.

Here are the 10 steps to making the perfect gravy.