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

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

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 ...