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

Slowly pour separated liquid into a liquid measuring cup; discard separated fat. Add turkey or chicken stock to liquid as needed to equal 2 cups total turkey liquid. Set aside until ready to use. Melt ...

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 ...

If you mix equal parts starch and fat, heat the mixture on the stovetop, and keep stirring until it turns into a beautiful, deep brown and takes on a nutty aroma, you'll have cooked the indispensable ...

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 ...