We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many fundamental skills that all home cooks should learn, as they serve as building blocks for more challenging recipes. They ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Making roux - Candice Bell/Shutterstock Roux is more than a thickening agent. Beyond its ability to texturally transform sauces, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carbonara pasta in a white bowl - Cris Cantón/Getty Images Learning how to make a roux is an important skill for any budding chef ...

There are some kitchen tasks that everyone needs to know how to do well. Making a roux is one of those. Whether you need to thicken a sauce, enhance it with a nutty flavor, deepen the color or give it ...

There are many fundamental skills that all home cooks should learn, as they serve as building blocks for more challenging recipes. They include basic chopping and knife skills (and how to sharpen your ...