You might not know it by name, but chances are you are familiar with the Holy Trinity of cooking if you've ever made a pot of gumbo. This backbone of Cajun and Creole cooking is essential for nailing ...

All month long, we can celebrate Black History Month by making and eating flavorful soul food recipes. Then, it's time to ...

Travis and his brother Jason sampled some New Orleans cuisine on the newest episode of their "New Heights" podcast, released ...

New Orleans locals and out-of-towners alike can't stay away from a neighborhood restaurant that specializes in soul food.

A New Orleans food critic took us to a beloved restaurant and introduced us to the “one of the great misnomers” of the local ...

Some people use the terms Creole and Cajun cuisine interchangeably, but even though there is some overlap, there are many ...

Journalist Ken Wells told us about researching the origins of gumbo, the uses of bear lard and growing up in Bayou Black.

Cajun seafood gumbo also usually includes chicken or sausage, while Creole gumbo, like this one, primarily uses shellfish and tomato. There's also no spice blend for seasoning in this recipe ...

Essentially a stew, gumbo can be made with seafood ... Jambalaya can include seafood, sausage, chicken, or all of the above; Creole versions typically include tomatoes, while Cajun recipes do not.

The result is a dish that retains the hallmarks of classic gumbo — spiced chicken, smoky sausage, and the traditional “trinity” of onion, bell pepper, and celery — without the heaviness of ...

Jazz bassist and composer Endea Owens’ music is a virtual gumbo of musical influences. There’s a dash of jazz, with a little R&B-influenced jazz and some bebop, all topped with gospel.