Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-Secret to a Simple Healthy Roux

When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind.  My kids live in Dallas and New York but rely on my easy recipe for this Louisiana favorite.  If you are not in a region where seafood is plentiful, this version is the answer. The secret to a good gumbo is the roux, and my secret [...]

Missing the South – Crawfish Etouffee

After adjusting back into school after winter break, I realized how much I missed my southern foods!  Within one week I made Crawfish Etouffee and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo both from my mom’s Gulf Coast Favorites book.  All of my friends at school love southern cooking and hover around my kitchen when I am cooking. [...]