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

Mardi Gras is a celebratory time to indulge in rich foods right before the austerity of Lent. And perhaps the most famous of ...

Add the chopped tomatoes, the cooked vegetables and the okra. Stir to combine and then ... then place on top of the gumbo, put a lid on and place over a low heat for 10 minutes.

Okra, in particular ... Just be sure not to overcook the seafood to keep it tender. Crab and shrimp gumbo is a flavorful ...

The term gumbo is from a an African word meaning okra, and the stew or soup is from ... Peel and devein two pounds of wild-caught shrimp. Place the shelled shrimp into the refrigerator until ...

Gumbo commonly is made with meat or seafood — or both — with okra or filé powder (ground dried sassafras leaves) added for flavor as well as for thickening; this is sometimes in ...

She hosted a cooking show years before Julia Child was on the air, tantalizing viewers with okra gumbo, shrimp bisque and other Southern specialties. By Arlene Schulman This article is part of ...