"First, you make a roux." It's such a common opening line in recipes from south Louisiana that it's become a catchphrase. You find the words emblazoned on kitchen towels, sweatshirts, and even ...

Louisiana Chef Cory Bahr is a Food Network "Chopped!" champion and previous Louisiana Seafood who beat Bobby Flay with duck ...

In the South, as home-made quilts and college football season tickets are passed down through the generations, so is the family gumbo recipe. So when my mother eventually handed down the recipe passed ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BATON ROUGE, La. — Gumbo is one of those dishes that everyone has an opinion on. Dark and stewlike is best, says one cook, while another, who may be a close ...

2020 has been an excellent year for crawfish. The mild winter and rainy spring helped yield a strong supply for mudbug-happy south Louisiana residents. Prices are accordingly good. Historically, ...

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Louisiana Fish Fry, the leading brand in Cajun and Creole cooking products, officially announces the launch of its new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, a ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 1-quart sauce pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and green onions, whisking until golden brown. Add the cream, continuing to stir, and the beer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gumbo is an undeniable home cooking classic, and a simple (yet remarkably complex flavor-wise) dish that's a great option for entertaining and ...

Chips and more from the state's first tortilla factory. Gluten-free gumbo made with a jarred roux. Stainless steel containers shaped like oyster shells, for grilling oysters. The recent Louisiana ...