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 ...

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

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

What is the difference between shrimp gumbo and shrimp Creole? Both Louisiana classics ... which thickens the stew (often with an assist from okra or filé powder) and adds a deep, nutty flavor.

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 ...

Severe weather threats dampened some Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, but in the Bluegrass, the spirit of celebration ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...