Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make: Combine equal amounts of fat and flour, whisk ...

In "Bibi's Gulf Coast Kitchen," columnist Bibi Hutchings takes you on a culinary journey across the coastal south. Come for the great food writing, stay for the delicious recipes. Similar to music, ...

A bubbling roux in a pot with a wooden spoon sits on a board - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images ...

A bowl being placed into a microwave. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef. The instrumental cooking technique, which involves combining equal parts ...

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For me, Louisiana is the culinary mecca of the United States. The abundance of fresh seafood and vegetables, the regional sausages and smoked meats, the generous — or rather, aggressive — use of ...