This dish is similar to gumbo, but typically, it's made with very simple ingredients, yet elevated, Creole-inspired interpretations of the dish can be found on restaurant menus in New Orleans.

From traditional gumbo and jambalaya to classic beignets, here are some of our favorite Cajun and Creole recipes.

Read about the history of gumbo and Lolis Eric Elie's memories of preparing the famous creole dish with his mother. Below is the recipe: Ingredients • 5 quarts water • 1 dozen fresh crabs, raw ...

Both cuisines use a roux, or combination of fat and flour, in dishes like gumbo. However, Creole roux is made with butter and flour, as it is in France, while a Cajun roux is typically made with oil ...

There exists an age-old debate in Southeast Louisiana. That being, which gumbo is better: Creole or Cajun? While locals continue to disagree on that question, some have taken to answer one that's ...

food Cooking Why green gumbo is one of the most meaningful dishes in Creole culture The Louisiana Creole dish, chock full of greens, comes in both vegan and meaty versions.

Gumbo filé, the secret sassafras in this Creole classic New Orleans natives like chef Keland McWilliams say it’s just not gumbo without gumbo filé. Find out what it is, and where you can get ...

There exists an age-old debate in Southeast Louisiana. That being, which gumbo is better: Creole or Cajun? While locals continue to disagree on that question, some have taken to answer one that&#82… ...