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

Julie from Souper Day in Ashwaubenon shares some tips to making the famous dark roux for creating the perfect gumbo. Watch for details. A roux is basically frying flour in a fat. The fat you should ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Making a roux is the first step for everything from fettuccine Alfredo or a traditional Croque Madame, to a hearty chicken and andouille gumbo ...