I started learning how to cook and bake at a very young age. I always enjoyed it and was pretty darn good at it, or so I thought.
Until I tried to make Thanksgiving dinner all on my own for the first time. I thought that since I’d made plenty of dinners, it couldn’t possibly be much different.
But of course, I’d never cooked a turkey before.
And trying to figure out the timing of cooking all the other dishes, getting everything fully cooked- not burnt and not done so early that it would be cold by the time that it was served, was a little more of a challenge than I’d bargained for.
I think the only things that didn’t stress me out were the rolls(store-bought) and the McCormick’s Turkey Gravy Mix. Since even my stressed out self couldn’t mess up store bought rolls and an easy mix. Thankfully, gravy can cover a multitude of culinary sins. McCormick’s gravy comes out lump-free every time and is made with natural spices, no artificial flavors or colors, no MSG, and has zero grams of trans fat.
This Thanksgiving is the first in a while that I’ll once again be in charge of the whole meal and I’m hoping this one goes a little smoother than my first!
To make your holidays a little smoother, I have a great giveaway for you from McCormick!
McCormick Giveaway
One of you will win a $75 prize pack including Le Creuset Gravy Boat, Le Creuset Condiment Ladle, and a $50 Crate & Barrel Giftcard. US 18+ only. Winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner may be selected.
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However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love the turkey gravy because it is easy to have on hand for those times when, like you said, I need to cover up a cooking sin.
Surprisingly I was never a huge fan of gravy until my stepmom entered our family and she makes it with many meals. I love it because it adds flavor to those items on the table you just don’t want to eat!
I don’t make homemade gravy either. No one has every complained. {Psst–ad some extra sage and a splash on brandy to store-bought/mix gravy and everyone will rave!} That one of my secrets 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving.
I’m not a huge fan of gravy, but my husband is obsessed! Hope I win!
Mmm… gravy… I love ladling the gravy over my turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing… Gravy really makes Thanksgiving for me!
It is easy uncomplicated and it is always something I can count on for good taste.
Great flavor & easy to make!
It’s easy to make.
because it tastes good!
I like all of McCormick’s gravy mixes simply because they are so easy to use. Add a cup of water, stir and let heat up. BAM! You have yourself some gravy!
I’ve tried to make homemade gravy for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter and I’ve come to realize using McCormick gravy is a sanity saver.
I like the flavor and it’s easy to prepare
It’s perfect gravy everytime.
I love McCormick gravy for the consistency. It’s so easy to use that I don’t save it for holidays. I even ad it to ordinary casseroles and weeknight meals.
I love that it’s easy and always tastes good! I’m not the best cook- but I can always count on the gravy tasting good.
I love it because it is so easy to make!
Hats off to you for making the Thanksgiving meal! My sister does it and I gladly step aside. It sounds stressful. I use the McCormick seasoning packets for all my dinners. Makes life easy.
I like it because it is so easy to make and it will taste good everytime. when I have tried homemade it is often too runny or too lumpy- hard to get right
I like McCormick Gravy on my mashed potatoes year-round! It has the right amount of seasonings and flavor, is delicious! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I like their gravy because it is so much easier than trying to make my own from scratch- getting the hot drippings from the pan without 2nd degree burns is always a challenge. McCormick is so much faster and safer (for a klutz like me).
It’s easy to make and it always tastes great.
I haven’t ever had McCormick’s Turkey Gravy, but I’d LOVE to try it!
That’s all we use and the family LOVES it! It’s so easy & delicious.
I love the taste and no lumps~
I love how quick and easy and tasty it is!
tastes almost as good as my mom’s 🙂
Thank you for offering such a generous giveaway. I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it tastes great and is so simple to make. Like you, I am the only cook in the kitchen, so I welcome the help from McCormick.
I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is delicious and easy to prepare.
I love this gravy mix….it’s yummy and easy to prepare
I like it because its easy to make and taste great. thanks
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Because of it’s consistency and it adds flavor to foods
it tastes good and is easy to make
I use the Mc Cormick turkey gravy as well and usually snazz is up a bit with the drippings from the turkey. I pretty much only use Mc Cormick gravy mixes and also most of their spices. Just love using it.
I have never tried their turkey gravy, but I do make their country gravy all the time, It’s easy to make, tastes great, and turns out great each time.
I like McCormick’s Turkey Gravy because it a quick and easy way to make a great tasting gravy.
because it’s delicious and easy to make
great flavor, and very easy
i like it because it tastes great and its also a perfect consistency.
I love it because it is easy to prepare.
So important to have a good gravy trick:)
I ‘m in the minority. I make my gravy from scratch. Never found it to be difficult.
very mild turkey is easy on children’s stomach
easy and delicous! what could be better!
I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is easy t o make and tastes good
Its super easy to prepare.
My family cant tell the difference so it’s always McCormick gravy in our house…so easy and flavorful.
I like it because it makes leftovers taste great.
McCormick gravy is best when the leftovers need to go into a pot pie or shepherd’s pie sort of arrangement.
I like it because it’s tasty and EASY!
I THINK IT TASTES GOOD
because it tastes good!
I love the taste and easy to make
I like the flavor.
Le Crueset? I’m drooling…
I love gravy, but I never make it. I usually by the jar.
it makes thanksgiving easier
I do like it, flavorful and affordable, what is not to like?
it is very tasty!
I love the gravy because it’s pure savory delish! Yum!
I love the gravy because it’s a lot more delicious than the way I make it!
love it for my turkey, potatos and biscuits. so easy to get ready and delicious.
We like McCormick’s Turkey gravy because it’s easy to make & delicious. 🙂
I like it because it tastes good
It’s easy to make and tastes good
I’ve never made my own. I like easy gravy!
I like to make a pool for the gravy in my mashed potatoes!
I love that its so flavorful and fool proof!
I love it because my mom always used it to assist with the gravy.
sweetpeonies07 at gmail
It’s easy to make and it’s delicious.
It’s a very great brand and has good flavor.
It takes away holiday cooking stress
One word: easy
i like it because it tastes great and is easy to make
I like it because it tastes good.
I like it because it is easy to make and it tastes good on mashed potatoes.
I like the flavor and it’s easy to make! Thanks!
My turkey-baking skills have always been marginal at best and you’re right: a good gravy covers up a lot of culinary sins!
I love cooking &baking as well! 🙂
Its very easy to make.
McCormick gravy tastes as good as home made.
I love it b/c it is so easy.
great giveaway. My family love McCormick gravy because it comes in convenient packets and its so easy to make. It goes great with turkey.
Love Mccormick gravives, I use them to add volume to my homemade gravy or on their own. Either way they are quick, easy & tasty.
It’s so easy to use and tastes great!
huge fan of gravy
it tastes good
Flavor, easy to prepare and making it is stressfree!
It’s tasty and easy, I like to keep packets on hand for when I don’t want to make it from scratch!
The gravy is always so delicious!
I like it because my family says it tastes better than other ones.
I like it because it is so easy to prepare.
I like it because it tastes good and makes my turkey and mashed potatoes extra yummy.
its easy and no lumps
I like it because it’s easy and tastes as good as homemade.
I feel like it tastes homemade!
It tastes great and flavorful
It is so versatile.
I can’t make gravy from scratch to save my life so I like how easy this is and tasty too.
It is delicious and I can’t make gravy, so it works out well.
I like it with mashed potatoes because it tastes homemade
I need all the help I can get to make good tasting gravy. That is whty i like McCormick’s.
I like it because it tastes great, and you really can’t go wrong with it. It’s easy to dress up and make it as thick or thin as you’d like also.
It’s easy to make and always comes out tasting good!
Hubby prefers turkey gravy over anything else, I love how easy it is to make.
I love gravy on my mashed potatoes 🙂
I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it’s easy but delicious.
I would use the gravy to add moisture and flavor.
McCormicks Turkey gravy is great for adding flavor to turkey.
I love the taste and the creaminess of their turkey gravy.
it is a classic and has great flavor.
It tastes just like Moms!
It’s simple and delicious. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like it b/c it’s quick and easy. And if we run out, easy to make more.
I like it because it tastes great and is really quick and easy to make.
I love turkey gravy because it tastes so yummy and makes everything (potatoes, turkey, etc) seem more moist and flavorful!
I like their gravy because it tastes great and it is simple!
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I don’t make homemade gravy because I eat only fish, but I love the flavor of turkey gravy so I opt to use McCormicks everytime.
Because it is YUMMY!!!!
It is easy and yummy.
It pairs well with side dishes, no need to make up several gravies, just this one
It tastes like homemade gravy
I like it because it does not contain msg.
because its always so good
I like it because it is easy to make and taste so good.
I love how easy it is to make!
Easy to make “hint I add a little drippings” and it tastes great
It’s easy to make and delicious to eat.
It is easy to prepare and tastes great!
I love the taste
I add it to some of my recipes for extra flavor.
because it is so easy to make
I like McCormick Turkey gravy because it’s so easy to make and inexpensive.
It’s easy and tasty!
Because it’s delicious!
So tasty – really perks up plain food
it adds flair to plain mashed potatoes
i like it because of the flavor
I’m not a fan of gravy, but my DH likes it. It is easier than bothering to make it myself.
It’s so easy
My family likes McCormick Turkey gravy because of the taste and consistency!
So good every time
easy to prepare nice to have on hand everyone loves it always a hit!!!
I like McCormick Gravy because it adds to the flavor of the turkey without overpowering it and it seems that most people love its flavor!
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I like McCormick turkey gravy because it is easy to make and great tasting!!
I love the convenience.
I love that the gravy is easy to make.
I love the flavor!
McCormick gravy makes everything taste better! It tastes as good as homemade!
I like the flavor and it is easy to make.
i like it because it tastes great and is quick and easy to make
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
I like it first and foremost because it takes the difficulty out of making a good gravy, and it always has just the right consistency, which I could never achieve with gravy made from scratch!
I like it because it tastes great
Gravy tastes great and it very convenient.
love gravy especially during the holidays!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I love it because it tastes great and is so easy to make!
Love the taste and quick to prepare
brich22 at earthlink dot net
It has a great flavor!
It is easy to make and tastes great
I like it and buy it because not only think it tastes good, but my kids agree.
I like it because it is easy to make & tastes great 🙂
we love it because it’s so simple to make and it tastes good!
I like it because it is easy to make and tastes good!
wendym at cableone dot net
Easy and yummy 🙂
The reason I love McCormick’s Turkey gravy is because I love the taste of it, love the price and also love how easy it is to make!
I like it because it is convenient and delicious.
I love it as it always taste as if you had made the gravy from scratch. It always comes out so smooth and is so easy to make.
It tastes excellent! It can also save the day if the turkey is a bit dry.