(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) First, it will be necessary to explain here, for the benefit of many, that "File" ...

As someone who binge-watched “Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators” on Netflix, I don’t shy away from the gauntlet. Recently, a reader threw one down. Granted, it had a ...

Note: Bayou Magic Cajun Seasoning, gumbo file and Old Bay Seasoning (a spice mix) can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. Serve with white rice and French bread. 1. Peel and devein the ...

Combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. In a 4-quart pot, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onions, celery and bell peppers. Turn heat to high and stir in gumbo file, ...

TRIBECA, Manhattan (WABC) -- We all know about New York's Restaurant Week, but did you know that right now is actually Black Restaurant Week in the Tri-State area? Black Restaurant Week is celebrated ...

Gumbo is a living example of the myriad of cultural influences within Louisiana. While its exact origins are challenging to determine, there is much speculation of the history behind the dish — a dish ...

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) Lake shrimp are always used in making this gumbo, the river shrimp being too small ...

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, ...

NEW YORK CITY -- One restaurant in Tribeca specializes in a very specific gumbo recipe. They've got red beans and rice and some amazing seasonal specials. They showed us how they're making their fried ...