Darina Allen: Be sure to stock up on gravy for the big holiday meals

You’ll need some really good well-flavoured stock and now is the time to start to build up a stash in your freezer. Stock is a flavoured liquid made from bones and poultry carcasses and giblets when available. 

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Twice last week, I got a request for a few tips on how to make really great gravy. 

A super tasty gravy is always part of a roast dinner and certainly an essential part of the magic of a traditional Christmas feast.