While tracing the origins of gumbo, Ken Wells stumbled upon what may be the long lost ingredient in early Cajun roux: bear lard. He recounts his search for the origins of gumbo in his book ...

It’s how I like to spend my free time. By Sam Sifton Jeremy Chauvin’s firehouse chili gumbo, adapted by Sam Sifton.Credit...Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero.

This recipe for Mama's Seafood Gumbo has been a part of my life since childhood. It is one of the original recipes in my first cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories From Three ...

To most locals, gumbo is home cooking, the ultimate comfort food informed by grandmother’s kitchen and mama’s way of doing things. First, there’s a roux; and fortunately, New Orleanians are experts at ...

I’ve recreated her Chicken Oyster Gumbo with a few modifications — for the sake of availability, cost, efficiency, and flavor. Cut chicken for stewing. Place chicken, beef, okra, and celery in ...

Jazz bassist and composer Endea Owens’ music is a virtual gumbo of musical influences. There’s a dash of jazz, with a little R&B-influenced jazz and some bebop, all topped with gospel.