Want to make something a bit different this Thanksgiving or Christmas? A dijon mustard and shallot gravy will add some extra zest to your holiday meal, or any other meal that calls for gravy. Read on to learn how to make shallot-dijon gravy.

Dijon mustard adds a refreshing burst of flavor to ordinary gravy, and shallots add a delicate oniony taste that compliments the musteard beautifully. This vegetarian gravy will dress up any meal nicely, and variation options are offered at the bottom of the recipe.

• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cloves shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 heaping tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan
2. Add shallot and garlic
3. Saute until softened
4. Add flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, to make a thick roux
5. Cook until mixture is light brown
6. Add all other ingredients
7. Bring to a boil
8. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened

• To make a mushroom gravy, add a cup of sliced mushroom, and cook along with the shallot and garlic.
• For an herb flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh chopped rosemary.
• If you are cooking a chicken or turkey, you may use the drippings instead of butter.
• For vegan gravy, substitute vegan butter or use vegetable oil instead of butter.