Easy Shrimp and Crawfish Gumbo

cajun gumbo with woo woo sauce

My Easy Shrimp and Crawfish Gumbo recipe features an oven-made roux to reduce the work needed to make a great gumbo.  Instead of spending 45 minutes to an hour stirring roux on a stove, this method cooks it in the oven but still has the deep, rich flavor we associate with a good bowl.  This […]

Creole Okra Gumbo

Gumbo is one of those dishes that I just love in the winter time.  Like pot roast, beef stew, or beef bourguignon, it just warms the soul on a chilly night.  My version of Creole Okra Gumbo is delicious and easy to make, but there is some prep work involved.  But, the end results will […]

Instant Pot Cajun Rice

I must admit I have become an instant pot fan over the years.  I don’t cook a lot of things in it, but it’s great on the dishes for which I use it.  Forget to soak some beans? No problem, have them ready in about an hour.  Want to have easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs?  No […]