In 1998, the recipe finder columnist Constance Snow wrote: "The following is for K.S. of New Orleans, who has requested the recipe for the Monteleone's seafood gumbo that is topped with fried okra.

There is only one way to make gumbo, Aleta Rivarde-Schexnayder told her daughters when she first taught them to cook. And that’s to follow the recipe passed down from her Creole grandmother. Gumbo, ...

• In a skillet large enough to hold the okra in a single layer, melt lard or ghee over medium heat. Add okra and cook, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes, until fully cooked and vegetable shows ...

Shrimp and sausage gumbo with okra: a lighter Cajun classic made with olive oil and chicken sausage. Flavorful, hearty, and ...

This week, we’re spotlighting recipes from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom from My Life in the Kitchen by Emeril Lagasse (Oxmoor House/Time Inc. Books), the celebrity chef and ...

I was about 10 years old when I discovered okra. It was on a trip to see Uncle Bob and his family in Omaha, Nebraska. I stuffed myself silly with his munchy, crunchy pickled okra. After that excursion ...

A seafood gumbo is thickened with okra and packed with shrimp to make a low-country classic stew. The simple and easy-to-make cajun recipe in this video will have you making gumbo like a pro, as it ...

In 1999, when novelist and playwright Peter Feibleman participated in the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, the New Orleans native shared this recipe for his gumbo. He wrote "Eating ...

1. If using fresh shrimp, de-head, peel, and devein them, placing the shells and heads in a medium pot. Add enough water to cover the shells by at least 2 inches and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the ...

Directions: Combine all ingredients (except Shrimp) and bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk until thickened and return to simmer. Add okra and shrimp; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp is done. Serve over ...