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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Gumbo was born in Louisiana. The rich stew is iconic, while also being deeply personal to each chef. And love of Gumbo is ...

You have the African, you have the Cajun and Creole. There's a lot of French ... I firmly believe that a gumbo should always have okra in it. Woman #3: Got the chicken in there, the okra.

Creole and Cajun food is some of the nation’s most coveted and it’s easy to see why. The mere mention of jambalaya, gumbo, fried okra, etouffee, or the gloriously messy seafood boil is a ...