Everyone loves gravy -- but most people don't realize how easy it is to make a low-fat, yet still immensely tasty, version of it.

Here's a straightforward, low-fat recipe. It does include the option of heavy cream, though, in case you want a somewhat richer gravy.

Turkey Gravy
Makes 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 yellow Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and lightly brown. Add the stock, bay leaf and thyme and bring to a simmer. Skim, reduce the heat and simmer slowly for 45 minutes. Strain and cool. (This can be done ahead of time, in which case, refrigerate until ready to use.)