Shrimp and sausage gumbo with okra: a lighter Cajun classic made with olive oil and chicken sausage. Flavorful, hearty, and easy to make!

There are few things more deeply comforting and cozy to me than a pot of Texas chili or authentic, real-deal gumbo. My parents lived in New Orleans for nearly a decade (and it’s where I spent the ...

I love gumbo. Several years ago I was lucky enough to go to New Orleans and sample it at many of their wonderful restaurants. I also purchased a couple of local cookbooks, hoping to find the perfect ...

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 ...

Start off by placing the gumbo pot on the stove top, turning the fire up to medium-high, and heating the vegetable oil until it begins to sizzle. Then, a little at a time, briskly whisk in the flour ...

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot over lowest heat, combine okra and 1 tablespoon oil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until okra has completely lost its shape and is a dark, swampy-green color ...

You may adjust the butter amount and use frozen peas. 1 stick butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled, diced small 2 pounds small shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup button mushrooms 1 cup ...