This iconic stew has a complicated history. Here’s how gumbo became emblematic of both Creole and Cajun cuisines.

They occasionally included recipes. One particularly prolific season for greens, they shared a Gumbo z’Herbes recipe that has since become a family favorite. Gumbo z’Herbes, or green gumbo ...

I use all three of those in my gumbo. Onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic form the base, while proteins like chicken, sausage, shrimp or crab add depth and meatiness. The key to great gumbo is the ...

This iconic stew has a complicated history. Here’s how gumbo became emblematic of both Creole and Cajun cuisines.