A bubbling roux in a pot with a wooden spoon sits on a board - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images If you mix equal parts starch and fat, heat the mixture on the stovetop, and keep stirring ...

The center of a holiday dinner table is typically a beautifully adorned roast turkey or chicken, but let’s face it: We’re all there for the gravy. A truly rich and flavorful gravy can transform just ...

Discover how to make a roux—the secret to thickening your favorite dishes! This roux recipe works for gravy, soups, stews, ...

New Orleans chefs share the easier, hands-off oven method for making rich, deeply flavored roux—no nonstop stirring required.

, all variations on the standard roux method of standing, stirring, stirring, stirring for a half-hour or an hour until the roux is the right color. She and husband Dave demonstrated the stove-top ...

Five classic gravy methods, from cornstarch slurry to pan drippings, went head-to-head to find out which one makes the richest, smoothest, and most flavorful sauce for your holiday feast. The center ...