I will admit, I am not the worlds greatest cook. I do like to experiment in the kitchen by pretending to be a mad scientist. I use recipes as a guide and not as a must follow exactly tool. Which is why my meals always taste different, even my go to favorite meals. Variety is the spice of life, eh?
Growing up, I was the oldest of three girls. Funny how God throws you a curve ball in your life (as I am the mom to three boys). We were not the biggest girly-girls but we did enjoy helping my mom in the kitchen for the holiday meals.
My favorite side dish was mashed potatoes. There was something about those white fluffy goodness that just set my heart a pitter patter! It was like liquid white gold for this little girls heart. I loved it. You would even be able to see a pronounced excitement in myself and my sisters after preparing and even eating them.
Because we were not skilled chefs in the kitchen (and I dare to say that none of us are still very talented in this department today), the easy to prepare mix is fool proof. The ease of preparation on the gravy mix comes out perfect each and every time. This is something that I knew I couldn’t screw up in the kitchen. The McCormick’s Turkey Gravy Mix is made with natural spices, no artificial flavors or colors, no MSG, and has 0 grams of trans fat.
Knowing that I helped contribute to the Thanksgiving meal, I would take pride in my dish. I would make sure I would top my beloved mashed potatoes with McCormick’s gravy was like icing on the cake. Yummy!
There is something about Thanksgiving meal and having mashed potatoes and gravy that bring back good memories of home. I do not live near family, nor do I get the chance to see them for the holidays as often as I would like. One of the disadvantages of living in California when the rest of my family live back east.
I do have my memories, and I am delighted to share the tradition with my boys. They love to help in the kitchen. Using the McCormick’s gravy is easy even my 6 and 4 year old can help out too!
Although my Thanksgiving plate will not look nearly as pretty as the photo below… I am hoping that your Thanksgiving dinner plate will look just as nice!
Wouldn’t it be nice to serve your tasty and super easy to prepare gravy in a beautiful Le Creuset gravy boat and condiment ladle!?
What about a fantastic gift card to Crate & Barrel to prepare your holiday table for your family and guests.
Check out this super easy and super quick giveaway I am offering to one lucky winner!
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a $75 prize pack from Le Creuset and a $50 gift card!!
Prize
* $75 prize pack including Le Creuset Gravy Boat and a Le Creuset Condiment Ladle
* $50 Crate & Barrel Giftcard
Please fill out the rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. You must comment on this post to be entered. The more you fill out on the form, the higher your chances are of winning this prize pack. Good luck!
This giveaway will end Friday, November 30th. This will give you (the winner) plenty of time to prepare for your next holiday meal! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!!
Disclaimer: I am part of the Mom it Forward blogger network. Mom it Forward and McCormick partnered in support of this campaign. McCormick compensated me for my participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tammy says
OMG, My mom LOVES to “try” to make homemade gravy and for several years it has turned out horrible. We now make sure someone grabs a McCormick gravy mix pack or two and don’t tell her until she declares hers not edible! It has saved our mashed potatoes so many times!
Ashley H says
It’s easy and yummy!
Kelly D says
I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is easy to prepare & it tastes great.
Katrina says
because it is tasty!
steph says
because it is so easy to make!
steph says
i commented on this post http://www.runningrachel.com/2012/11/12/monday-motivation-never-never-never-quit/ 🙂
Carli says
It’s a family tradition.:-)
Allyson says
I like McCormicks because it makes seasoning simple and It keeps me from having overly spiced or underly spiced dishes. 🙂
Alaine says
It has great flavor!!
Mary@LetsPlayOC says
Because it keeps my turkey moist!
Kodjo says
Because of its yumminess 🙂
Kammie says
I’ve never had the turkey gravy so I can’t say that I like it. But I do wanna try it!
Jill says
I like McCormick Turkey Gravy for it’s savory deliciousness and ease of use!
Cassie B says
I love the mix because I tried to make gravy before…I dont remember how, but it was some wanna be fancy recipe I found online and it was HORRIBLE.
Tabathia B says
Because it compliments turkey and mashed potatoes and isn’t too thin
Jessie C. says
I like the flavor and it’s easy to prepare
Elena says
because it’s delicious and flavorful
Alycia M says
Love McCormick gravy – it’s so easy to make and makes dinner so much tastier!
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Shawnee the Apronista says
Convenience is a necessity sometimes!!
Laura Jacobson says
I love the taste, and its so easy to make! Sometimes when I make my own, it does not turn out! I love McCormick cause it always turns out and tastes GREAT!
Janice Cooper says
I like it because its very tasty and easy to make.
Janice Cooper says
I commented on Fresh and Clean with ShowerPill #stayfresh post.
Jessica To says
I like how easy it is to make and tasty!
Corrina says
Gravy is my favorite! But this is my first Thanksgiving eating gluten free and I’m a little concerned about finding a gluten free gravy recipe!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I love McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is easy to make and tastes great
Amanda Sakovitz says
commented here
http://www.runningrachel.com/2012/11/16/fresh-and-clean-with-showerpill-stayfresh/comment-page-1/#comment-6978
D Schmidt says
I like it because its so easy and convenient to make plus it tastes great!
Rochelle says
I love McCormick Turkey Gravy because it taste like homemade and takes half the time to make. Thanks!
Hanna says
I like McCormick gravy mix because it’s easy to make and tastes delicious! I’m not a stellar cook either- this way I can focus on making cranberry sauce, my favorite dish!
cw says
I love it because it is easy to make
Malerie C. says
It makes holiday cooking easier
latanya says
it tastes good and is simple to make
Maryann D. says
McCormick is a delicious gravy and I use many of their products. Their products are easy to use and convenient.
Nicole Larsen says
Because it taste fantastic and goes great with turkey and mashed potatoes!
Shelly Leatham says
I love it because it is easy to make and everyone likes it!
Jane m says
The smooth texture and rich flavor is a staple in our turkey dinners!
Tian A. says
Because it’s easy and delicious.
Wild Orchid says
Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”
Thanks for the cool giveaway!
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Tina M says
it tastes so good
Denise L says
It’s easy AND tasty!
Billy says
The gravy tastes great.