A mouthwatering bowl of gumbo is not just an iconic dish, but an invitation to learn about the foodways of Louisiana. Whether the gumbo you deem “authentic” is Creole or Cajun, thinner like at Dooky ...

Mardi Gras is a celebratory time to indulge in rich foods right before the austerity of Lent. And perhaps the most famous of ...

I love gumbo. Several years ago I was lucky enough to go to New Orleans and sample it at many of their wonderful restaurants. I also purchased a couple of local cookbooks, hoping to find the perfect ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A seafood gumbo is thickened with okra and packed with shrimp to make a low-country classic stew. The simple and easy-to-make ...

If you’ve ever been to Louisiana, you know gumbo isn’t just dinner, it’s practically a way of life. When we lived in Houston, any trip to Louisiana had to include a spicy bowl of shrimp and sausage ...

January is National Soup Month so there’s no better time to enjoy this rich and hearty Shrimp Gumbo. We’ve modified our recipe so it’s less time-consuming. This version is easy to prepare and ...

You may adjust the butter amount and use frozen peas. 1 stick butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled, diced small 2 pounds small shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup button mushrooms 1 cup ...

Start off by placing the gumbo pot on the stovetop, turning the fire up to medium-high, heating the vegetable oil until it begins to sizzle, and frying down the bacon pieces until they render out all ...

I was about 10 years old when I discovered okra. It was on a trip to see Uncle Bob and his family in Omaha, Nebraska. I stuffed myself silly with his munchy, crunchy pickled okra. After that excursion ...