Louisiana is known for its rich, thick, and deeply savory gumbo. To capture the magic in your kitchen, you'll want to build ...

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, ...

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) First, it will be necessary to explain here, for the benefit of many, that "File" ...

In a nonreactive heavy 4-quart stock pot, melt the margarine over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers. Increase heat to high and stir in the gumbo file, if using, hot sauce, garlic, ...

My pantry could be used as a test for culinary knowledge. There are loads of various spices, herbs, oils, sugars, flours, leavening agents and dried fruits. Many times, my husband has asked, “Where is ...

NEW YORK CITY -- One restaurant in Tribeca specializes in a very specific gumbo recipe. They've got red beans and rice and some amazing seasonal specials. They showed us how they're making their fried ...

Note: Bayou Magic Cajun Seasoning, gumbo file and Old Bay Seasoning (a spice mix) can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. Serve with white rice and French bread. 1. Peel and devein the ...

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) Lake shrimp are always used in making this gumbo, the river shrimp being too small ...