Fix That Gravy! - Tip of the Day

The turkey turned out perfectly, but the gravy's a different story. Avoid botching the one recipe that guests pour over their entire Thanksgiving plates with these quick fixes.

On the day when most hosts are worrying over the turkey, the gravy, which is arguably as integral to the meal as the bird, often gets shortchanged.

If the gravy turns out too lumpy, don't get into a dither. Try a few vigorous whisks in a figure-eight motion.

Still less than silky? Pour the gravy through a fine-mesh strainer.

Better yet, take the turkey's ultimate accessory for a whir in the blender.

On the other end of the gravy spectrum, if the sauce is too thin, stir in flour or cornstarch that's been dissolved in enough water to make a thin, smooth paste.

Still got gravy-laden questions? The New York Times' Sam Sifton offers advice "on the question of gravy."

How do you prepare your gravy? Let us know in the comments!