These iconic New Orleans cuisines, born of immigrants, are sometimes confused for one another. Here’s the history of Creole ...

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

Gumbo is a Cajun and creole specialty throughout the state of Louisiana. It's a thick, stew-like dish with several ...

It's also less likely to be made with okra, which is usually included in the Creole style. What Cajun gumbo will include, on the other hand, is a whole lot more spice. Not only does Cajun gumbo ...

In 1949, as the chef Lena Richard stirred steaming pots of okra gumbo and shrimp bisque on live ... eager to bring her Creole flavors into their own homes. After the studio lights cooled on ...

Mardi Gras, which marks the end of Carnival, is a time of indulgence. We get the party started with the official dish of Louisiana: a big bowl of gumbo. Our version is hearty, yet meat-free — though ...

Creole gumbo generally features a lighter roux and often has shrimp ... Next, I dice all my veggies (unless I am using a bag ...

Creole gumbo often includes tomatoes, while Cajun gumbo recipes leave it out. According to Elie’s mother, Gerri, “you put tomato in okra gumbo to keep the okra from ‘roping.’ Anything that ...