Gumbo may have a name that sounds like a cartoon character and reminds us of blowing bubbles, but it's actually a tasty stew that's not too different from jambalaya, only with the rice served ...

Gumbo is the state cuisine of Louisiana, so on a recent trip to New Orleans, trying as many gumbo recipes as possible was at the top of my must-do list. The flavorful soup, made from meat or shellfish ...

Gumbo, a soupy stew native to Louisiana, is a staple of both Cajun and Creole cooking. It has this in common with jambalaya, but what differentiates the two is the fact that gumbo is thickened with ...

I'm not sure when I first learned to cook gumbo, but I did pick up a few tips and tricks from many people along the way. I think the person who taught me the most, though, was my stepdad, Scott. When ...

This classic New Orleans specialty is built on a roux — a cooked mixture of fat and flour that must be stirred constantly, sometimes for an hour or more, until it is deep brown. To get the same depth ...

Today, we introduce Roy Petitfils, a licensed professional counselor in Youngsville. His column will appear twice a month. Entering a gumbo cookoff has been a goal of mine for the last 25 years. I ...

On the first Christmas Eve of her marriage, Rozetta Kaufman made gumbo so her family and her husband's family to get to know each other. Nearly five decades later, it's become a Christmas Eve ...

Making roux on the stovetop takes at least 45 minutes of continuous cooking and stirring, and my arm gets tired. Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I ...

The famous New Orleans soup is the basis for new works on view at the artist's solo show at Vermont's Brattleboro Museum. Delano Dunn with works from his series "Roux," inspired by the ingredients in ...