Without a good, rich roux — the key component of the perfect gumbo — the dish is a dud. You can cook this fat-and-flour combination that's used as a thickener in everything from sauces to stews to ...

A mouthwatering bowl of gumbo is not just an iconic dish, but an invitation to learn about the foodways of Louisiana. Whether the gumbo you deem “authentic” is Creole or Cajun, thinner like at Dooky ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Seafood gumbo, a blend of roux, vegetables, and protein from the Gulf, involves a few more steps than traditional Louisiana gumbo. Stacy Spedale, a chef at t’Pot Noir Cajun ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gumbo, what some Louisianians would call a staple dish to serve during the cold months, is a blend of vegetables, meats, and roux. Stacy Spedale, a Louisiana native who grew ...

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 ...

Gumbo holds a particularly special place in my heart. Early on in life, it was my go-to comfort food. My dad used to make his mom’s recipe for special occasions; it was the one truly traditional ...