Gumbo

Bring the flavor of the bayou home with this comforting gumbo, brimming with spicy andouille sausage and succulent shrimp.
Gumbo
Gumbo is authentic New Orleans cuisine. Photo courtesy of Alexandra Grablewski, Chronicle Books, 2018
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Gumbo, with its rich, soulful flavors, is more than just a comforting stew—it’s flavors are a nod to Louisiana’s rich history, blending Creole and Cajun traditions with influences from the West African, French, Spanish, and Native American folks who made this place their home. In fact, the name “gumbo” is thought to come from “ki ngombo,” the West African term for okra.

Jennifer Segal
Jennifer Segal
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Jennifer is a classically trained chef, Cookbook author, and busy mom. She became interested in cooking in college while studying abroad in France and living with a French family. She is a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine. Visit OnceUponaChef.com.
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