In those early days of gumbo, a consensus of its ingredients didn’t yet seem to be formed. The word for gumbo comes from a West African word for okra, and yet early gumbos, just as today, were ...

Many Creole cooks believe a gumbo should include either file or okra, not both. But Terry Fortia, a recent Creole transplant to Los Angeles, likes to use them both in the same gumbo.

This vegetable is popular in the South, but often gets a bad reputation for its texture. If you don't like it, it might come down to your cooking technique.

One cold winter's day, an elderly gentleman who lived next door to me in New Orleans brought me a container of a gumbo made with okra and tender bits of beef: very unusual but mighty tasty!

Some people use the terms Creole and Cajun cuisine interchangeably, but even though there is some overlap, there are many differences as well.

The Creole Food Festival is here! It’s the Olympics of Creole flavors, with no running. Just a ton of eating.Appetite — check. Loose waist pants<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Creole gumbo generally features a lighter roux and often has shrimp, crab and oysters—sausage or chicken are sometimes added to the mix, too.

Gumbo filé, the secret sassafras in this Creole classic New Orleans natives like chef Keland McWilliams say it’s just not gumbo without gumbo filé. Find out what it is, and where you can get ...

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.’ ...

Étouffée and gumbo are two iconic dishes from Louisiana that showcase the rich culinary traditions of Creole cuisine. Both dishes are broth-based stews that are often served with rice, but they ...

Okra fans will enjoy this global tour of okra recipes that include Greek Okra and Tomatoes, Round Steak and Okra Gumbo and Brazilian Chicken and Okra.