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Mama's Tomato Gravy

“This dish is truly a taste of Louisiana Cajun Country. My mama made countless batches of biscuits and tomato gravy in her lifetime. I'm sure she learned to make this from her mother. This is the dish that puts my feet back under my mama's table. Serve with love over hot buttermilk biscuits along with bacon or sausage for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.”

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2009

Very good and easy to make. Completely transformed plain rice into a delicious dish!

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MayoBlues

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Home Town: Mayo, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: May 11, 2009

It was good, it was easy, but it was not MY mama's tomato gravy. Don't get me wrong, this is good. But when it comes to southern childhood favorites, you want it to taste the way you remeber. I don't think she every used paste, just a can of whole tomatoes smushed up.

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CookingMama

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Home Town: Southport, Florida, USA

Living In: Chelsea, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2009

Since before we were married my DH asked me to make Tomato Gravy...I though ugh yuck. How little did I know, and how wonderful is this recipe! Thanks for posting it.

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AmyButler1

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Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2009

I love this recipe! I did not have tomato paste or sauce, so I used Rotel. It definitely gave it a kick! Definitely a new staple at my house..=)

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Stellabella

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

I like to add tomatoes,too; canned or fresh. Also, this is great with grits.

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JAKE

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2008

As I read the reviews of this simple recipe, my eyes filled with tears. My mother (Alabama born and bred) also made this and I've served it to my family for many years. Reading your memories made me miss her so much. I also use tomato sauce instead of paste and a can of petite diced tomatoes at the end.

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Maggie

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008

I prepared Mama's tomato gravy over biscuits this past week and it seems that I never get tired of it. It never fails to bring memories of my beautiful Mama to my heart and mind.

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M. Dommert

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

Love this recipe!! I grew up in TN, my Grandma would make this with biscuit and she made it often...

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MICHELE135

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Reviewed: May 13, 2008

I've made Tomato Gravy in the past, but never had actually seen a recipe for it. I didn't have tomato paste, so used tomato sauce instead (just used a tad more flour to make sure it would thicken) and once the gravy started thickening, I added some Petite diced tomatoes. We use this over rice... never had over biscuits.

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GySgtsWife

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Home Town: Watson, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

my step mother would make this when i was growing up. I havent had it in years. Glad i found this recipe.

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shae324

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

So Yummy - I grew up on this recipe. I also add the canned whole tomatoes with the paste to make it chunky and serve it over white rice and pork chops. This is one of my cajun faves!

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jenlawson84

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Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2007

Oh My Goodness! I am so excited about this recipe. I am currently a Seattle-ite, but originally from Mississippi. My great great Aunt Karesta-Jane used to maked this for us and it was so good. I made a batch, and it brought back so many wonderful memories. I did add some sausage to it, b/c that's the way I remember it, but it was perfect. Thanks so much!

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Ninja Librarian

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2007

also Louisiana grown... we too loved mama's tomato gravy... only difference was mama also added a can of tomatoes close to the end... as it was starting to thicken.... hummmm now i am so hungry for this... also... for supper she would make this and throw in shrimp... a quick fake etoofay.... lol... good...thanks for the memories... gonna go make some now,,

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