There are some kitchen tasks that everyone needs to know how to do well. Making a roux is one of those. Whether you need to thicken a sauce, enhance it with a nutty flavor, deepen the color or give it ...

Making a good roux is the starting point for numerous dishes, from continental classics that use French sauces such as béchamel and velouté to Southern favorites such as gumbo and étouffée. Made by ...

Julie from Souper Day in Ashwaubenon shares some tips to making the famous dark roux for creating the perfect gumbo. Watch for details. A roux is basically frying flour in a fat. The fat you should ...

Chicken and sausage gumbo in a pot - Lauripatterson/Getty Images If you're visiting New Orleans, it's well known that eating a hot, hearty Creole gumbo should be on your itinerary. There are lots of ...