Cooking a roux is a notoriously tedious and labor-intensive process. With this method, you can significantly cut down on the hands-on involvement.

Making a well-developed roux on the stove can require lots of constant attention, but using the microwave is an unexpected ...

Start by making the roux sauce. Put the milk and thyme into a small saucepan. Gently bring to a simmer over low heat. Melt the butter in another small saucepan, then add the flour and a pinch each ...

Delia' shows you how to make béchamel sauce, using a mixture of butter and flour called a roux. A béchamel sauce is one of the French "mother sauces" and is a really good one to learn.

Sprinkle the flour on top and cook in the melted butter. You are essentially making a type of roux sauce. Ladle in spoons of the hot cooking stock to the saucepan and stir constantly until you get ...

A bubbling roux in a pot with a wooden spoon sits on a board - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images ...