A roux is a thickening agent made by cooking equal parts fat and flour until it's smooth, rich, and creamy. It can be used in any dish that needs more body and a silky finish, which is what makes it a ...

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

That's when the local gumbo hotspots come to the rescue. You know, those places where they've been perfecting their gumbo game for generations. They've got your back with pints or even quarts of that ...

Whether you’re going to celebrate Mardi Gras, or you just want to enjoy a hot bowl on a cold day, here are some area restaurants that serve gumbo.

Ask 10 people where to find the best gumbo in Houston, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. At the core of the hearty, iconic dish is a base made of fat, flour, and seasonings called a roux.

Julie from Souper Day in Ashwaubenon shares some tips to making the famous dark roux for creating the perfect gumbo.

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Do Louisianians live for gumbo weather? Absolutely. Well, Louisiana, get ready to rumble because we have a nice stretch of gumbo weather ahead of us. Now, this is the million-dollar question that ...

“The roux in gumbo is also crucial for flavor and texture but is used to create a thicker base that coats all the ingredients,” Cooper says.