Gumbo, which is a hearty stew, is a popular dish in Louisiana's Creole cuisine. It has African, Native American, and European roots, with the name coming from the Bantu word for okra. Okra is often an ...

Editor’s Note: The Historic New Orleans Collection and The New Orleans Advocate present this occasional series looking back on the people, events and traditions that have shaped the Crescent City. The ...

Filé powder has been used by cooks in the Louisiana region for centuries. Filé is the ground leaf of the sassafras tree, Sassafras albidum, a member of the laurel family. Native to North America, the ...