![]() ![]() Other starches can be used for thickening, such as cornstarch, tapioca, potato, etc., but each have their own attitudes and tricks. Put simply, roux is a thickening compound made from fat and starch. Mastering How to Make Roux So, What is Roux? Homemade gumbo made from homemade chocolate roux, see the stages of the roux below. I knew it was time to refine my technique and learn the ins and outs of how to make roux. When I tried to decided which recipes to share I quickly realized that they all had something in common. A LOT of it has to do with pasta or rice, lovingly coated by some sort of delicious sauce: alfredo, mac and cheese, herb gravy and chicken. So I considered what I like to whip up when I’m pressed for time. Which…brings me to this post! I realized after my Deep Fried Cheesecake Bites post that all my recipes so far required some sort of wait time! While I truly believe the waiting is worth it, sometimes we just don’t have time, myself included. School is in full swing, kids are consumed by after school activities, Thanksgiving plans must be made, and Christmas shopping starts. It’s the time for moist pumpkin bread, warm apple pie, and dozens of other decadent treats that we all willingly ignore our growing waistlines to consume.įor some, I know, the holiday season also means being busy. I love everything, from talking skeletons to Christmas bells. Can you believe the holiday season is upon us again? October is the beginning of my favorite time of year. ![]()
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