If you think about it, gumbo is really a gravy soup. You start with a roux, which is equal parts fat and flour (just like gravy)...then you add stock and other ingredients to end up with a delicious bowl of comfort food. It is easy to customize your gumbo recipe to include many protein options. Though chicken and sausage are among the easiest proteins to source, I have also ...
New Orleans
Shrimp Creole for Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and this is the perfect time of year to make one of my favorite New Orleans recipes, Shrimp Creole. If you are giving up meat for Lent -- or you just want a simple new recipe to enjoy seafood -- this is a great option. When I make it at home, I often start the rice in my rice cooker and have the entire dish assembled and ready to eat by ...
