A simple cooking tip for making a smooth roux, a key step for creamy sauces and cheese dishes.

One of the most classic ways to add unforgettable texture to a soup or a sauce involves adding a roux, a French cooking staple that's made with equal parts fat and flour. Both ingredients bolster the ...

Making roux on the stovetop takes at least 45 minutes of continuous cooking and stirring, and my arm gets tired. Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bowl being placed into a microwave. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef.

For me, Louisiana is the culinary mecca of the United States. The abundance of fresh seafood and vegetables, the regional sausages and smoked meats, the generous — or rather, aggressive — use of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carbonara pasta in a white bowl - Cris Cantón/Getty Images Learning how to make a roux is an important skill for any budding chef ...

There are many fundamental skills that all home cooks should learn, as they serve as building blocks for more challenging recipes. They include basic chopping and knife skills (and how to sharpen your ...