great. Use butter for the flavor, olive oil for a healthier gravy, or mix them for both.) I then whisk my mostly-fat-separated drippings with the roux and add other liquids/seasonings as desired. This approach is simple and ensures a tasty, lump-free gravy! For no lump gravy , I use the stock and drippings of whatever has been cooked, roast , turkey ,, etc. Pour it into a sauce pan. Use a jar with a lid, add about 1/4 cup of flour , or three heaping table spoons . To the flour, add "COLD" water about a cup. SHAKE WELL . Heat the drippings to a boil over medium high heat, pour in the desired amount of flour water,continually stir til gravy boils lightly and thickened to the desired consistancy . Season to taste. I much prefer not to use either cornstarch or flour in a gravy. Both alter the flavor. Pour off excess fat from the roasting pan. Then simply put the roasting tin over high heat on your stovetop. Add a bit of wine (3-4 oz); white for chicken, veal or fish & red for red meats or duck. Deglaze the pan making sure you scrape off all the browned bits. Reduce until all the alchol has evaporated. Add full cream & reduce again. That's it! If you need a bit more volume add a non-salty stock cube of the appropriate variety & increase the amount of wine & cream. Hey Elise, I've watched my grandmother make gravy for