Gravy can make or break a roast dinner. Here's our expert guide on getting the recipe right.

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Apricot jam is the secret to this easy gravy’s fruitiness!

A tasty gravy to pour over a delicious lamb roast

The ultimate turkey gravy to accompany all the Christmas Day trimmings

Don't be fooled by this seemingly simple gravy recipe, it's packed with flavour and ready in just 10 minutes!

Because your Christmas turkey deserves the very best gravy.

Making your own meat stock will elevate your gravy no end.

Not having to make a last-minute gravy is a blessing when it comes to timings and stress.

What's a Christmas dinner without a generous slathering of rich gravy? We tested 11 onion gravies to find the best f0r Christmas 2021.

The addition of a rich beer gravy elevates this mouthwatering pork dish to another level.

Plus two more daring flavours 🌶 🐓

If not serving to vegetarians, you can replace some or all of the stock with the roasting tin juices of the cooked turkey, or its resting juices. Simply scrape the base of the tin once the turkey is removed with a wooden spoon to loosen any sticky bits and strain into a jug.

Brining, or marinating in a salt rub, adds tonnes of moistness to any roast, and seasons beautifully. Don’t let the long cooking time worry you, most of that is the gravy which can be done weeks or even months ahead.

Please welcome the Nando's Christmas menu to the stage

Pork fillet is still economical, and when given some flavour boosting ingredients definitely impresses.

This year’s turkey is infused with tangy citrus and sweet maple syrup.

A simple seasoned butter is all this turkey crown needs to make a spectacular centrepiece for your Christmas feast.

This year’s take on the festive centre piece combines aromatic bay and Christmas favourite, Brandy butter for a subtle boozy twist. Don’t be tempted to use shop bought Brandy butter, as it will contain more sugar and be too sweet.

Try this delicious twist on the classic bangers and mash

Lamb pairs well with fruity flavours, and this stuffing is full of them. Ask the butcher for a rough 2.5kg whole shoulder, deboned for stuffing and rolling.

The addition of baking powder helps give the gluten-free batter a rise. Best served fresh out of the oven.

This juicy roast pork belly is perfect Sunday lunch fare

This showstopper looks impressive but is deceptively easy. Ask your butcher to French trim the bones (and meat) of your venison.