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

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 ...

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 ...

Adding cooked chicken to the gumbo, which was made in a microwave oven. (Photo by David Grunfeld / Nola.com / The Times-Picayune) The first person I ever saw make a roux was a guy who grew up in ...