Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo

Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo is a West Coast take on a Louisiana classic.  Made with a roux, flavorful and hearty Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo incorporates the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, along with okra, the all-important seasonings, crab meat and shrimp. When making the roux, especially if you’ve never made one before, prepare a roux that is a deep café au lait color which will yield a deep flavor base to the gumbo. Start out with a Grilled Radicchio and Arugula Salad, then serve Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo with a Louisiana-style hot sauce, filé powder, sliced scallions and optional white rice at the table, accompanied by a Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon or even Chianti for a memorable weekend dinner.  Leftover Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to five days without any diminishing of its flavor.

Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo

Total Time: 2 1/2 hours. Serves 8.

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Creole Gumbo with Lentils

Creole Gumbo with Lentils is a lower carbohydrate version of this Louisiana classic.  Made without a roux, Creole Gumbo with Lentils is very flavorful and hearty; there is no need to serve it over or with additional rice. Incorporating the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, okra and the all-important seasonings, Creole Gumbo with Lentils is a dish we’re sure you will enjoy.  Start out with an Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad, then serve Creole Gumbo with Lentils with a Louisiana-style hot sauce and filé powder at the table, accompanied by a medium-bodied red wine, like Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or Pinot Noir.

Creole Gumbo with Lentils

Total Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Serves 6.

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