40 gumbo recipes

Layered Creole vegetable casserole with okra, lima beans, corn, peppers, and tomato, topped with crumb-coated sautéed okra. A vegetarian gumbo-inspired bake that gets better the next day.

Wild rabbit gumbo slow-cooked in a dark roux with the holy trinity, finished with plump oysters and a hit of hot sauce. Served over rice with file, this is deep Louisiana soul food.

Lamb Creole gumbo with browned riblets, stewed tomatoes, okra, black-eyed peas, white wine, and lemon. A Cajun-Louisiana stew with a lamb twist that freezes well.

Fried rice casserole with toasted long grain rice, chicken gumbo soup, bouillon broth, sauteed onions, and scrambled egg on top. A hands-off baked version of fried rice.

Homemade Cajun spice blend with paprika, filé powder, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and fennel. Ornish-friendly with no added fat. Makes 2 cups in 10 minutes flat.

Poor Man's Jambalaya with tasso ham, andouille sausage, the Cajun holy trinity, and gumbo file seasoning - all cooked in one cast iron skillet in about 70 minutes.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, ham, and fresh herbs, baked in spaghetti sauce. A filling Italian dinner that's on the table in under an hour.

Stuffed shells florentine with jumbo pasta shells filled with spinach, mushrooms, cottage cheese, and garlic, baked in marinara. Lighter Italian comfort food.

This was very good. I had a 26 ounce jar of salsa and used almost all of it. I used the last 6-8 ounces at the end right before I served it.

New Orleans-style pickled pearl onions with crab boil, red pepper flakes, basil, and bay. Spicy Creole condiment that's a must with red beans and rice or gumbo.

Creole seasoning blend with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper. A versatile Cajun-Creole spice mix for everything from gumbo to grilled fish.

Homemade seafood stock made from shrimp or lobster heads simmered with celery, onion, garlic, and lemon. A Cajun-style base for gumbo, bisque, etouffee, and chowder.

Dark chocolate chunks and dried mango pieces make these let these cookies die for. Chocolaty, fruity, buttery and crispy, all these good things you can find in every bite.

British-style date flapjacks with jumbo oats, chopped dates, molasses, brown sugar, and mixed spice. Chewy, sticky oat bars baked in one pan and cut into squares.

Deep-fried ginger shrimp in a light batter with garlic, chili sauce, and whipped egg white. Crispy, golden, and served with the tail on for easy dipping.

One of my variations of the Bisquick "Impossible Pie" type recipe. Quick and easy...great for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch.