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

and thyme, and toward the end, some sassafras gumbo filé and okra. As they bubble and brew for hours, you miraculously end up with a large ceramic pot full of hearty, complex, multi-layered ...

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.