In "Bibi's Gulf Coast Kitchen," columnist Bibi Hutchings takes you on a culinary journey across the coastal south. Come for the great food writing, stay for the delicious recipes. Similar to music, ...

The deep and rich flavor dimensions of Cajun dishes like gumbo and jambalaya rely on a mixture of flour and fat (usually oil) that’s slowly cooked with constant stirring until it takes on a dark ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a cookie sheet, place 3-4 cups all-purpose flour keeping 1 inch away from the sides of the pan. Place in the pan in the oven. Make sure and stir every 30 minutes. If ...

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 to do it the right way.

Use any white bean, dried or canned. You can make it with turkey or chicken. For more heat, add the jalapeno. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Recipe is by Judy Walker. 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, chopped 1 rib ...

If you love eating gumbo in New Orleans, then this chicken and sausage gumbo recipe is for you. Not only is it easy to follow, but the resulting gumbo will warm your heart and fill your belly. It's a ...

Second, there are a variety of ways to cook roux — from traditional cast-iron cooking to oven baking to microwaving. I have friends who make roux in the microwave with some success. That’s what my ...