The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef. The instrumental cooking technique, which involves combining equal parts fat (butter or oil) and flour over low heat until thoroughly combined ...

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 ...

A big sweet onion was one of the most versatile vegetables that came off our grill. Same drill: It's easy to cut into thick slices. Then brush with olive oil and season. Grill until grill marks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bowl being placed into a microwave. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images The ability to make a good roux can make or break a chef.