You Can Make Roux in the Microwave (or Oven)
Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make: Combine equal amounts of…
The Muffuletta Is One Sandwich That Feeds a Crowd
Making one giant sandwich cake is easier than making 12 individual sandwiches. Let this truth motivate you to make the best damn deli meat sandwich any picnic or backyard barbecue…
You Can Make This Bananas Foster In Just 10 Minutes
Bananas foster has a reputation of complexity. Newcomers to the retro dessert might not know much about it other than that it’s a dessert with a fancy name, and that…
You Should Definitely Air Fry a Banana
Photo: Claire Lower People are always trying to make bananas be ice cream, and who can blame them. Ice cream really is that bitch. She’s sweet and rich, cold yet…
How to Make an Easy Roux in the Microwave (and Oven)
Photo: Claire Lower Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make. Combine…
This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Is Incredibly Freezer-Friendly
Photo: Claire Lower Hello everyone, and welcome back to Prix Fixed, Lifehacker’s new menu-planning advice column. Whether you have a hot date, big anniversary, or are meeting the in-laws for…
How to Cook Okra You’ll Actually Love
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) As soon as I said, “I don’t see why anyone would want to eat okra,” the music seemed to stop, the crowd turned to stare, and…