When you’re making a roux, you are combining butter and flour to thicken sauces and create deliciously rich consistencies.

That may sound simple, though Chabert has a more in-depth strategy when making roux for gumbo: "I make a milk chocolate-colored roux for seafood gumbo." Read more: How To Use A Crock-Pot Like A ...

One particularly prolific season for greens, they shared a Gumbo z’Herbes recipe that has since become a family favorite.

Dissolve jarred dark roux in water over medium heat and let boil ... Once drained of excess oil, add sausage and chicken to gumbo. Let simmer till done. Stir often!

It might be thickened with okra, filé powder (dried sassafras leaves), or roux (a combination ... survive and thrive and work and make money.” As far as gumbo is concerned, Creole and Cajun ...

It might be thickened with okra, filé powder (dried sassafras leaves), or roux (a combination of fat and flour ... of the Bayou to survive and thrive and work and make money.” As far as gumbo is ...