Chicken gumbo isn’t just a dish—it’s a whole experience. Born from the heart of Cajun cuisine, this iconic Louisiana staple is something between a stew and a soup, brimming with juicy chicken, smoky ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — There exists an age-old debate in Southeast Louisiana. That being, which gumbo is better, Creole or Cajun?

If you’ve ever been to Louisiana, you know gumbo isn’t just dinner, it’s practically a way of life. When we lived in Houston, any trip to Louisiana had to include a spicy bowl of shrimp and sausage ...

Gumbo and jambalaya are classic Louisiana dishes that have become popular across the country. Both dishes have multicultural Creole and Cajun roots, so they are similar all the way up to the point ...

After a decade working for Emeril Lagasse in New Orleans, Louisiana native Isaac Toups and his wife Amanda decided to go out on their own. So eight years ago they opened Toups Meatery, a restaurant ...

Cajun flavor works best when it has enough room to show up in different ways, not just one pot of rice or one batch of wings.

The four types of roux depend on how long you cook the mixture: white, blond, brown or dark brown. Brown and dark brown roux have a more nutty flavor but less thickening power than white or blond roux ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Down in Louisiana, where Santa has alligators instead of reindeer and rides on a pirogue instead of a sleigh, Cajun Christmases are a popular alternative to traditional ...

From Pappadeaux to Bubba Gump, these restaurant chains serve the best gumbo, according to diners.

While tracing the origins of gumbo, Ken Wells stumbled upon what may be the long lost ingredient in early Cajun roux: bear lard. He recounts his search for the origins of gumbo in his book “Gumbo Life ...

From cane syrup for morning pancakes and Andouille sausages for stir fries, to Cajun and Creole spice blends for grilled ...

Dashboard Dining Server Patty Johnson, left, at the counter and co-owner Troy Green, right, at the register take orders from customers at Gumbo 2 Geaux, 1808 Washington Ave., in Upper Alton. The ...