The town is known for enticements, from its music scene to Mardi Gras to distinctive architecture and, ya know, food. There ...

Gumbo is a Cajun favorite with a deceptively simple recipe. However, pulling off restaurant-quality results takes some ...

It's the easiest recipe for entertaining. Chef Emeril Lagasse is probably most known for his French-inspired Cajun and Creole ...

Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp ...

In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring often, and cook to a medium-brown roux, about 30 minutes.

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

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, and all points in between, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants ...