When I was browsing Emily’s blog, My Muffin Thursdays, awhile back, out of all her delicious recipes, her Mom’s Creamy Pea Gravy caught my attention the most. Why? Well, it’s one of those comforting from-scratch recipes made-up at home; not complicated but still delicious. Also, it brought back fond memories of my own childhood.

Believe it or not, I used to mix peas with the gravy my own mom used to make when I was a kiddo; I only ate veggies if they were served with a topping or condiment, whether it was ketchup, cheese… or gravy! I know I would’ve liked Emily’s family recipe because it’s made creamy and delicious with butter and evaporated milk instead of turkey or chicken drippings, like many of the gravy recipes we’re used to.

This is also an ideal recipe for those who don’t like getting their daily recommended amount of calcium with a glass of milk or those who are on a vegetarian diet. Though Emily’s mom usually serves this over mashed potatoes, I could easily see this in a pot pie or tasty casserole dish. This family recipe for pea gravy is the stuff many tasty comfort foods could be made of :).