https://bar6.com/tags/kitchen-techniques/ Recent content in Kitchen Techniques on Bar6 Hugo en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-make-a-roux-for-gravy-sauces-and-soups/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-make-a-roux-for-gravy-sauces-and-soups/ Learn how to make a roux with the right flour-to-fat ratio, cooking time, color, and technique for smooth gravy, sauces, and soups without lumps or a raw flour taste. https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-thicken-soup-with-instant-mashed-potatoes-without-making-it-gluey/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-thicken-soup-with-instant-mashed-potatoes-without-making-it-gluey/ Instant potato flakes can rescue a thin soup, stew, or pot of beans without draining away flavor. The key is to add them gradually, wait for them to hydrate, and stop before the broth turns pasty. https://bar6.com/articles/mashed-potatoes-milk-water-or-cream-how-to-choose-the-best-liquid/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/mashed-potatoes-milk-water-or-cream-how-to-choose-the-best-liquid/ For creamy mashed potatoes, warm milk is the best everyday choice. Cream adds richness, reserved cooking water keeps the potatoes light and helps seasonings blend, and a combination gives you the most control. Here is how to choose, how much to add, and how to