Every South Louisiana grandmother cooks with okra. For sure, okra in gumbo is delicious, but Susan Tauzin's shrimp and smothered okra recipe offers a distinct way to appreciate the African-born ...

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, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — There exists an age-old debate in Southeast Louisiana. That being, which gumbo is better, Creole or Cajun? While locals continue to disagree on that question, some have taken to ...

Gumbo is the perfect symbol for New Orleans—a melting pot of West African, French, Native American, Creole and Cajun cultures. The hearty stew can contain okra, chicken, shrimp, sausage, duck, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing says Mardi Gras like a big, flavorful pot of jambalaya! This classic Louisiana dish is packed ...

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 ...

Green makes a straight-up gumbo that includes chicken, andouille, shrimp, garlic, spices and a dark roux thinned with chicken, shrimp or lobster stock. The potato salad is made from boiled red ...

Frying the okra results in shoestring-fry-like strands and rids the pods of all their gelatinous gook. Make them and keep them stored in an airtight container for up to a day if you don’t want to ...

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - Louisiana Cajun Seafood Gumbo, includes chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, Alligator sausage, snow crab legs, lobster, catfish, crabmeat, stewed ...

March has a lot going on. From March Madness to St. Patrick’s Day to the first day of spring, there is so much to celebrate. What better way to wind down from all that excitement with some comfort ...

As the seasons change and the crisper, cooler temperatures roll in, a bowl of gumbo always helps to get the good times rolling. Gumbo is probably the most popular dish in Cajun cuisine. Although the ...