You can never go wrong with homemade gravy. Rich, velvety and full of flavor, it's the absolute best way to enhance turkey, mashed potatoes and more. Once you know how to make it, you'll be whipping it up for more than just Thanksgiving dinner, too. We'd even go so far as to say you should make a double batch — it freezes well, gifting you double the gravy for no extra work at all.

That's why we've rounded up a few recipes worth keeping in your back pocket — one of our favorites being Ina's luxurious take. She starts out with butter, onions and flour, and then adds turkey drippings and chicken stock, plus Cognac, wine and a little heavy cream for richness. The result? Perfection.

Our gravy delivers rich flavors from a homemade stock made with the turkey giblets, onion and fresh herbs. Roast turkey drippings and a dash of Worcestershire sauce round out this creamy, lump-free holiday must-have.

Tyler Florence makes extra-flavorful gravy by roasting a turkey wing with vegetables and herbs. He removes the wing, then adds flour to the turkey fat and juices, and simmers the mixture with stock.

If you're trying to get ahead of the holidays, you can check gravy off your day-of to-do list. This simple gravy is made with turkey stock (if you happen to have it) or chicken broth, and enriched with a roasted turkey wing, leg or neck. For chicken gravy, you can use leftover wings or bones from a roasted chicken.

If you're looking for a classic gravy that is undeniably elevated (without being fussy), reach for Ina's recipe. The ingredient list is short — but everything on it is top-quality, giving this simple addition to your turkey dinner that je ne sais quoi that will have everyone asking for your secret.

Alton Brown makes turkey gravy in the roasting pan while the turkey rests.

No drippings are needed for this very simple and super quick homemade brown gravy. You'll never use packet gravy again.

Take your turkey in a whole new direction this Thanksgiving with this wine-and-mushroom gravy. It's a breeze to make and comes together in just a few minutes.

The secret ingredient to perfectly balanced flavor in your homemade gravy? White wine!

Using your multicooker guarantees deep flavor for this turkey stock and make-ahead gravy.

The secret to maximum flavor when you're making gravy from scratch? Follow Ree's lead and include the giblets!

Aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs and white wine work together to give this simple gravy a flavor that perfectly complements roast turkey.

Katie’s gravy can be made ahead of time by swapping out the turkey drippings. A blend of chicken stock, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce has a robust flavor that will work just as well — so you don’t need to wait for the turkey to finish roasting.

This is sure to become your new go-to recipe. It's easy enough for cooks of all skill levels to make — and tastes incredible.