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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gumbo tastes complex, but the ingredients are pretty straightforward. Gumbo tastes complex, but the ingredients are pretty ...

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 ...

After a decade working for Emeril Lagasse in New Orleans, Louisiana native Isaac Toups and his wife Amanda decided to go out on their own. So eight years ago they opened Toups Meatery, a restaurant ...

Here’s what I learned from Aunt Sharon. Start by seasoning boneless chicken thighs with a punchy, savory blend of paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne. Cook the thighs on ...

Chicken gumbo isn’t just a dish—it’s a whole experience. Born from the heart of Cajun cuisine, this iconic Louisiana staple is something between a stew and a soup, brimming with juicy chicken, smoky ...

Chef Meg Bickford of Commander's Palace in New Orleans shows how to make authentic seafood gumbo from scratch. Using a dark ...

There is only one way to make gumbo, Aleta Rivarde-Schexnayder told her daughters when she first taught them to cook. And that’s to follow the recipe passed down from her Creole grandmother. Gumbo, ...

HOUSTON – Making a big pot of gumbo is a little labor intensive, but it lasts for days and only gets better with time. It’s perfect for a lazy cold afternoon spent at home or any Fall or Winter event.

It's all about that mega-dark roux for me! The browning of the vegetables in the hot roux adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the finished dish. I can attest that tossing a deviled egg and a handful ...