The use of filé, or dried and ground ... Gumbo z’herbes, also called green gumbo, is made with a variety of greens and vegetables and was traditionally served during Lent in New Orleans ...

Gumbo may be known for its hearty chunks of ... Although the type and amount of vegetables used can vary, there is only one ...

The vegetable, which they called kimgombo, also gave gumbo its name. In the 1840s, hundreds of Louisianans went off to fight in the Mexican War. They returned with Mexican pepper seeds and a ...

I like okra, a vegetable thought to ... since the early 19th century. Gumbo recipes vary widely throughout the south, but some ingredients are always used. One is the roux which can take a half ...

This recipe for a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward stew riffs on a style of Creole gumbo traditionally made vegetarian for Lent. It’s also a great way to use up a crisper drawer full of greens ...

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

This image released by Simon Element shows a recipe for green spring gumbo with chicken andouille, from the cookbook "Eat Better, Sleep Better: 75 Recipes and A 28-Day Meal Plan That Unlock the ...