SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Down in Louisiana, where Santa has alligators instead of reindeer and rides on a pirogue instead of a sleigh, Cajun Christmases are a popular alternative to traditional ...

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A staple of Louisiana cooking, gumbo is often called a “dish without a single definition”—and for good reason. While it typically starts with a deeply flavored roux (made from oil and flour), the ...

1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. 2. Combine gumbo mix with the water, stirring until well-blended. 3. Add chicken and sausage, and return to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. 5. Serve ...

Many family dinners are planned ahead of time after pulling a delicious-sounding recipe out of a cookbook and making a detailed grocery list. But there are plenty of nights when this home cook just ...

This one-pot gumbo is made with chicken, spicy andouille sausage and the holy trinity of Creole cooking — onion, celery and bell pepper. It’s adapted from a recipe booklet I bought years ago in ...

Gumbo is a hearty soup that consists of stock, vegetables and proteins be it seafood, chicken or beef. It originated from Louisiana before being adapted and variations made to it by other cultures. It ...

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