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. I'm not sure when I first learned to cook gumbo, but I did pick up a few tips and tricks from many people along the way. I think ...

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 ...

Without a good, rich roux — the key component of the perfect gumbo — the dish is a dud. You can cook this fat-and-flour combination that's used as a thickener in everything from sauces to stews to ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gumbo, what some Louisianians would call a staple dish to serve during the cold months, is a blend of vegetables, meats, and roux. Stacy Spedale, a Louisiana native who grew ...

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 ...

Gumbo holds a particularly special place in my heart. Early on in life, it was my go-to comfort food. My dad used to make his mom’s recipe for special occasions; it was the one truly traditional ...