There are plenty of tempting corner-cutters and cheat codes lurking in supermarkets near you: Pre-cooked canned roux, canned ...

The base is further flavored with aromatics like the Holy Trinity of Creole cuisine — onions, celery, and green peppers — ...

A dark roux is a must when thinking about gumbos. “The nutty, earthy flavor forms the base of the gumbo,” said Handal. One of the best gumbos I have ever had was that at Gris-Gris, so I knew I ...