While there are many variations, including seafood and chicken and sausage gumbo, this recipe blends the best of both worlds, ...

Those marsh oysters were plump and briny in flavor. The seafood gumbo featured here was an occasional treat. Compared to other gumbos, seafood gumbo is more expensive to make because of the shrimp ...

Also, you can use the same basic recipe to make chicken, seafood or duck gumbo and it freezes well so you can pull some out, make some rice and enjoy it when you don't feel like cooking.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. Everyone has that particular comfort food they turn to when they ...

Alana: From classic gumbo to unique seafood stews, this 78-year-old spot ... Clip: This is the best gumbo I've ever tasted. Alana: Dooky Chase has always celebrated diversity.

This unassuming storefront just uphill from the lake still offers the beloved crawfish cakes with Mermaid sauce, as well as a hearty gumbo, crusty po-boys, and a complete by-the pound menu.