Traditional gumbo features a deep nutty gravy, which is a direct result of how long you cook the roux that you use to thicken ...

Every good cook should learn how to make a good roux. But first, it's worth understanding what could go wrong so you know how to do it the right way.

The temperature is dropping, and it’s the time of year when Drew Brees is throwing touchdowns. For New Iberia, La., resident Alcee Bayard, this means one thing: “It’s gumbo-cooking weather.” Bayard is ...

Making roux is the key to turkey gravy with depth and soul. Erick Williams is the renowned Chicago chef and owner of Virtue Restaurant & Bar, Mustard Seed Kitchen, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern, and Top ...

Some kitchen skills—like dicing onions, flipping pancakes, or rolling burritos—may feel tricky at first but become muscle memory pretty quickly. But in my experience, learning how to make a roux is ...