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 ...

Béchamel Sauce is a timeless kitchen staple made with butter, flour, and milk, gently cooked into a smooth and creamy white sauce. Used throughout Italian and French cooking, this simple creamy white ...

Some recipes take extra effort, but the payoff can be surprisingly good. This reminds me of the research on Olympic medalists, which finds bronze medalists are often happier with their achievements ...

White sauces add richness to many dishes. My blog suggesting using a light white sauce on salmon after grilling, broiling or poaching brought a request from Skibum Sam for a basic recipe for light ...