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 ...

Roux is flour and fat cooked together until it reaches a color ranging from a pale golden to dark brown. Roux is often used as a thickener for sauces and soups, and as a flavor booster for stews. To ...

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When you’re making a roux, you are combining butter and flour to thicken sauces and create deliciously rich consistencies. Learning how to make one and when to use it will help you become a better ...