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

Every spring, my grandfather would announce his annual gumbo party, and our family would gather for the Cajun-inspired feast.

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Mardi Gras is a celebratory time to indulge in rich foods right before the austerity of Lent. And perhaps the most famous of ...

He's an expert on all of NOLA's iconic foods but has a special place in his heart for gumbo. Here are his favourite bowls – ...

Add the chopped tomatoes, the cooked vegetables and the okra. Stir to combine and then ... then place on top of the gumbo, put a lid on and place over a low heat for 10 minutes.

Creole gumbo often includes tomatoes, while Cajun gumbo recipes leave it out. According to Elie’s mother, Gerri, “you put tomato in okra gumbo to keep the okra from ‘roping.’ Anything that ...