Gumbo is one of the most famous dishes to result from Louisiana's shared Creole-Cajun heritage. Gumbo falls somewhere between a thick stew and a hearty soup, and can contain ingredients such as chicken, sausage, ham, seafood, okra, tomatoes, and greens. What goes into your own pot of gu...
How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything Kathleen Flinn I've outlined an oven method for dark roux that sounds daunting, but actually takes little hands-on time. If you're pressed for time, you can make a lighter "blond" roux as described in about 10 to 15 minutes and proceed. But...
If you want to make your own roux, check out my How to Make Gumbo Roux post. I don’t have an Instant Pot. Can I make this gumbo in a regular pot? You absolutely can! I’ve written a tutorial for a more classic gumbo recipe, and you can certainly use that to make this smaller...
Creole cooking also embraces a variety of cooking methods, from braising and baking to frying and sautéing. This versatility allows for a wide range of textures and tastes, exemplified in iconic dishes like gumbo, which combines seafood, sausage, and okra in a rich roux-based stew, and jamba...
When the first cold front of the fall hits, and football games light up TVs across Louisiana, it's time to make a gumbo. Whether it's chicken and sausage, seafood, duck, or whatever else you have handy, gumbo is synonymous with fall in Louisiana. Start with a roux (flour cooked in ...
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This is the one dish that stirs up a lot of controversy. Everyone thinks they make the best gumbo. My grandmother's recipe is the best for me. As I mentioned earlier, this obviously starts with the roux. You must perfect that first. I love to put shrimp and crabs in my gumbo. It ...