I came across some good lump crabmeat over the weekend and already had shrimp in the freezer so I decided to make a gumbo. Everything turned out great but it never really thickened like it should. Can anyone give me advice on how...

Any insights, educated guesses, etc. on whether or not a dark roux (ie flour cooked in fat until it’s very dark brown) still contains gluten and would therefore potentially cause problems for eaters with wheat allergies? I...

I am going to make a gumbo tomorrow. After looking at a number of recipes – I am surprised at the differences in flour and oil used in the roux - all using roughly the same amount of liquid. I am going to use around 7.5...

to improvise. Not nervous about that; but the roux seems like it may be a little troublesome. I do have the proper heavy pot to start with, so any ideas would be much appreciated.....thanks all!

I know you can make a quantity of roux ahead of time and then store it in the fridge for a week or two. I haven’t done this, but heard it works out just fine. Can it be frozen for a period of time, be brought to room...

On Xmas Eve, my Mom and I made our traditional post-church meal of sausage and shrimp gumbo. I made the roux, which is always a game of brinksmanship where I try to get it as dark as possible without burning. While I made the roux...

I was so looking forward to my breakfast this morning in Cromwell. I figured it was a sure hit based on all the positive press on Chowhound. The place was hopping, but I managed to secure a small table after about a 10 minute...

Thanks to all who replied to my post from 3/19. You have convinced me to keep my FL reservation. You have also convinced me to go to Terra instead of Mustards. Now..... Do we eat at Bistro Jeanty or at Roux??????

and butter to make a light brown roux. Is that ever done down there or is that just her spin on gumbo?

Roux 3 is out Westchester Pike in Newtown Square, in the comlpex where the movie theater is. Food is good but not out of this world, but my comments were more that I was pleased how the waitress handled the situation. DH and I...

Hi Chowhounders! Does anyone have a current opinion on Roux versus Terra in St. Helena? I’d like to go to one or the other for a double birthday celebration. I already tried searching for both restaurants but most of the...

This won’t be as detailed as the Genoa post but I figured someone might be interested. Roux - Three of us went on Saturday night for a late dinner. We had some problems with the resorvations which started things off a bit...

I totally agree with you, Ruth. Bauer goes into his own little tangents that leave us wondering what the *ell he’s trying to accomplish. It would’ve done Roux alot more justice just hearing about Vincent’s...

on sauces. although i can follow a recipe, i would really like to learn the fundamentals so i can improvise. i have narrowed my choices to two books: james peterson’s sauces and michael roux's sauces. it seems that the...

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