These gumbo-stuff okra bites turns gumbo inside out. The shrimp, pork sausage and vegetables go inside the okra, which is then baked in the oven. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) ...

This is Marcelle's recipe for shrimp and okra gumbo, a Louisiana summertime classic. Makes about 6 servings 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup chopped onions ...

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 ...

In this video, learn how to make chicken & shrimp gumbo. Chock-full of shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra and tomatoes, this flavorful stew is a staple in Louisiana. Serve this gumbo with fresh cornbread ...

Every South Louisiana grandmother cooks with okra. For sure, okra in gumbo is delicious, but Susan Tauzin's shrimp and smothered okra recipe offers a distinct way to appreciate the African-born ...

French andouille sausage is a spicy smoked sausage popular in Cajun dishes like gumbo and jambalaya. Look for pork or chicken andouille, or use any type of sausage you like. Filé powder thickens and ...

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 ...

2 cups raw red or other rice, cooked to package directions Heat oil in large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven over high heat; add flour. Reduce heat to medium. Cook flour, stirring, until brown, about 5 ...

Gumbo, to this proud son of the Gulf Coast, is a lot like pizza is for other people: Even if it’s not great, it’s still pretty good. There are about as many ways to make gumbo as there are chefs, but ...