Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Without a good, rich roux — the key component of the perfect gumbo — the dish is a dud. You can cook this fat-and-flour ...

Every good cook should learn how to make a good roux. But first, it's worth understanding what could go wrong so you know how ...

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 ...