(fake) Sausage gravy recipe for Biscuits and Gravy...

[4_Legs_Good]

Hi everyone!

There's this restaurant in Arcata (Golden Harvest) which has fantastic Biscuits and veggie gravy on the menu. It's almost worth the 11 hour drive up there to get some (well and stare at the majesty of the redwoods and visit my alma matter).

Does anyone have a good recipe for such a thing?

Thanks!

david

[AlienGirl]

1. My gravy recipes

I love gravy! Here's my basic gravy recipe:

Put a little margarine or oil in the bottom of a flat pan. Heat it to boiling. Throw in enough whole-wheat flour to absorb all the oil. Brown the flour, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. When the flour has absorbed the oil, add liquid. The liquid can be soymilk (for a creamier gravy), water, veggie broth, or dark beer (beer makes a flavorful dark gravy). Stir the liquid in slowly so all the flour/oil mixture dissolves. Allow to heat up to *just* the point of boiling and keep it at that point for a minute, stirring constantly. When it thickens up, it's ready.

This recipe can be altered for different effects--for instance, you can brown onions, garlic, or mushrooms in the oil first and then add the flour; add a small amount of Vegemite or Marmite to the boiling gravy for a darker, richer flavor; or use cornstarch instead of flour and a lighter liquid like wine mixed with water for a clear, glaze-style sauce. Changing the proportions so there is slightly more flour to slightly less soymilk will make a roux, to which you can add some powdered garlic, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of powdered mustard for a cheez sauce for mac'n'cheez.

Tucker

[CrispyQ]

2. Gimme Lean, sausage flavor, rocks!

I slice the tube into coins & fry in olive oil. For the times I want to make gravy, I cut two of the coins up into small pieces after they are cooked & if needed, add more oil to the pan. Then I add about 1/2 cup flour (I use ww pastry flour) & stir into the oil until mixed. Let sizzle, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add about 2 cups non-dairy milk (I use Silk vanilla), bring to a boil, while stirring. Continue to boil until gravy thickens. It will also thicken when it cools. Very good!

Now if only I could make a decent biscuit! Mine are like stones!

[4_Legs_Good]

3. Thanks for the advice Crispy!!

I used the Gimmelean sausage for my Easter brunch biscuits and gravy and OMG, it was FANTASTIC. I varied your recipe a little (I'm not vegan so I used butter and cow milk) and it was as good as any biscuits & gravy I've ever had.

Thanks again!!!

david

[CrispyQ]

5. Happy to be of service!

I love this breakfast!!

[Hun Joro]

4. Nutritional yeast makes a yummy gravy

Make it similar to Alien Girl's basic recipe, but substitute nutritional yeast for half the flour. You can add a little veggie sausage (crumbled)or TVP, and a few fresh sage leaves add a nice touch.