What Is Béchamel? (A Cooking School Lesson)

Hi Reader, One of those things that sounds fancy in a restaurant but is actually just... butter, flour, and milk. That's béchamel. I grew up making béchamel. But it wasn't just from watching my dad. This technique is ingrained in Southern food and culture from the time you're knee-high. But don't let that scare you into thinking you have to be raised on it or classically trained to make it happen. Honestly, once you understand what's happening, it becomes one of the most useful techniques you...