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 ...

A staple of Louisiana cooking, gumbo is often called a “dish without a single definition”—and for good reason. While it typically starts with a deeply flavored roux (made from oil and flour), the ...

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 ...

Twenty years ago, when I was a household of one — living on pasta, cheese and peanut butter — I signed up for Earthshare Gardens in hopes of getting more fresh vegetables in my diet. The nonprofit, ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your Iron Bowl party, try a batch of my “Alabama Gumbo.” This is not a quick meal so the keyword is patience. You need time to make it right. This hearty stew ...

This New Orleans-style gumbo is a true Southern favorite. Thanks to a marriage of aromatic vegetables, smoky sausage, tender chicken, plump shrimp and a boldly seasoned Cajun broth, each spoonful is ...

This iconic stew has a complicated history. Here’s how gumbo became emblematic of both Creole and Cajun cuisines.