Heads up about that 'quick' family gravy recipe

My grandma's '5-minute' turkey gravy took me over an hour to get right because I didn't know you have to let the roux cook until it's the color of peanut butter. Anyone else have a family recipe with a hidden step like that?

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lee_gibson8d ago

My aunt's cornbread dressing recipe says to use "a couple of eggs." Turns out that means six jumbo eggs, and you have to beat them until your arm hurts. The bread just drinks it up. It's a workout they never warn you about.

jessica_miller8d ago

My grandma's biscuit recipe just says "add milk until it looks right." I've made hockey pucks and soup trying to figure that out.