Gumbo, a soupy stew native to Louisiana, is a staple of both Cajun and Creole cooking. It has this in common with jambalaya, but what differentiates the two is the fact that gumbo is thickened with ...

Chicken gumbo isn’t just a dish—it’s a whole experience. Born from the heart of Cajun cuisine, this iconic Louisiana staple is something between a stew and a soup, brimming with juicy chicken, smoky ...

Roux is flour and fat cooked together until it reaches a color ranging from a pale golden to dark brown. Roux is often used as a thickener for sauces and soups, and as a flavor booster for stews. To ...

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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 ...