It begins with a combination of butter or oil and flour. While some lighter recipes call for cooking the roux for a minute or so, gumbo takes that to new levels, with most recipes suggesting you cook ...

Sarah Cooper, chef and owner of The Carolina Chef in South Carolina. Étouffée tends to highlight shellfish like shrimp in a ...

If you're ready to take on the love-laden ritual of gumbo making, follow this guide to fast-track your roux-stirring skills.

Believe it or not, a great gumbo begins with using the right oil to start your roux. That right there is the imperative foundation. “It’s important that you use a neutral flavor oil such as ...

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“My son’s middle name is Roux (a cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat that is a base for a soup such as gumbo),” Jason told me. “It’s also the perfect name for a soup ba ...

Calling all fans of Louisiana’s most iconic dish: The Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival arrives this weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, for ...