Dis iz a terrific gumbo recipe, if’n you close your eyes, you’ll swear Mama is makin’it fer ya. Feel free to substitute crawdads fer de shrimp. File is optional and is always added off of the heat. Add rice to the center of a large soup bowl, add gumbo. Deeelicious!!!

Dis iz a terrific gumbo recipe, if’n you close your eyes, you’ll swear Mama is makin’it fer ya. Feel free to substitute crawdads fer de shrimp. File is optional and is always added off of the heat. Add rice to the center of a large soup bowl, add gumbo. Deeelicious!!!

Tantalize your taste buds with a bowl of this tasty gumbo filled with chicken, pork, shrimp and spicy Cajun flavor!

Tantalize your taste buds with a bowl of this tasty gumbo filled with chicken, pork, shrimp and spicy Cajun flavor!

A classic roux is the thickening agent for this traditional Cajun-style gumbo made rich and hearty with chicken, sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and lively seasonings.

A classic roux is the thickening agent for this traditional Cajun-style gumbo made rich and hearty with chicken, sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and lively seasonings.