MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Brown Gravy (Vegetarian) Categories: Gravy, Vegetarian Yield: 1 Batch 1 tb Shortening 1 Onion; chopped 3 Celery ribs; chopped 1/2 ts Caramel coloring 2 qt Water 4 tb Soup base 4 tb Flour; plus sufficient water - to make smooth paste Salt and pepper; to taste Mushrooms; chopped - (optional) Heat shortening; add onion, celery, soup base, and other seasoning. Braise over slow heat for about 30 minutes. Add caramel coloring and blend. Add water, stir, strain, and return to heat. Thicken with flour-and-water paste. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chopped mushrooms, if desired. Recipe FROM: MMMMM