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Slow Cooker Gumbo

A rich and flavorful Louisiana staple meal-in-a-bowl, perfect to throw in the slow cooker for a hearty weeknight meal. Gumbo is a hearty soup or stew that is one of the most famous dishes to result from Louisiana’s shared Creole-Cajun heritage. It combines elements from French, West African, and Native American cuisines and ingredients. The

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Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Sometimes, I want to reward myself for a productive week with a dish that is challenging and oh, so-worth it. Just like anything good is! If you take your time with this gumbo, your creation will literally entrance you with rich harmonies of flavors. At first glance at that gorgeous pot of seafood gumbo, you’d

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Gumbo Recipe

The melting pot of American cultures comes together to make this show-stopping Louisiana classic. Of all American foods, perhaps Gumbo best represents the melting pot of cultures that came together to create it. It’s like a perfect mixture of the local influences in Louisiana at the time, and is a core dish in the Cajun/Creole

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Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Comfort food straight from Louisiana! It’s Shrimp Gumbo—juicy shrimp, celery, tomatoes, onion come together for one delicious Creole cookout! When I have the time, my eyes light up at any recipe that requires a dish to “simmer.” I consider it low-maintenance cuisine, and that’s the case with this gumbo. Once I have loaded up my

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