If you’re looking for a creamy white sauce that’s both easy to master and incredibly versatile, this basic simple bechamel sauce is your answer. As one of the classic French mother sauces, béchamel ...

One of the first and most valuable things I learned to cook was a basic white sauce. A simple mixture of butter, flour and milk creates a rich, velvety base you can turn into just about anything you ...

Casseroles make the world go ‘round, especially on holidays. Everyone has their favorite versions of casseroles that make quick work of weeknight dinners made with noodles and chicken, hamburger and ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, salt and pepper, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring or whisking constantly until thickened, about ...

I’ve never been one for gravy -- in the worst cases, it’s lumpy and tastes of uncooked flour; in the best cases, it’s viscous and generic. I’m a sauce girl. Sauces are elegant, clean, smart and ...

I’ve never been one for gravy -- in the worst cases, it’s lumpy and tastes of uncooked flour; in the best cases, it’s viscous and generic. I’m a sauce girl. Sauces are elegant, clean, smart and ...