As accepting as we try to be, there are some non-negotiables that Southerners collectively just won't budge on. Thank you notes, homemade pimiento cheese, and seersucker to name a few. However, when ...

A mouthwatering bowl of gumbo is not just an iconic dish, but an invitation to learn about the foodways of Louisiana. Whether the gumbo you deem “authentic” is Creole or Cajun, thinner like at Dooky ...

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) Okra Gumbo Gombo Fevi 1 Chicken 1 Onion 6 Large Fresh Tomatoes 2 Pints of Okra, or ...

This freezes well and is ideal to use in making okra gumbo. Makes 10 or more servings 10 pounds tender okra 3 medium onions, chopped 8 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or two 16-ounce cans ...

No roux is used in this recipe, making it lower in fat and calories than many gumbos. Instructions: Cook bacon a couple minutes to render fat and lightly brown. Add onion and cook until translucent.

This okra gumbo puts a vegetable-forward spin on the classic Southern dish. With the addition of matzoh balls (see Matzoh Balls recipe), it makes a perfect plate for Passover Seders. Food historian ...