In our family, we love to share meals with friends. On a nice day, we pull-out the 8-foot table out of the garage, and drag it to the back porch. We take all the available chairs from inside the house, turn up the music, load the tub with beer and soda, and with both arms carry bottles of wine to the table. For this meal we also pulled out the biggest pot in our kitchen and prepared gumbo for a crowd.
Over the years, I have experimented with several gumbo recipes. This year, I made a signature gumbo recipe from a New Orleans landmark restaurant called Mister B’s Bistro, located in the French Quarter. My understanding is that this Gumbo Ya-Ya recipe is the best selling dish on the menu. If time is an issue, this recipe is not for you. This recipe takes patience to prepare, but it is worth the effort and will feed a crowd. The dark golden roux easily took me an hour hanging over a 12 quart stockpot, stirring constantly.
The recipe was taken from a cookbook called New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups by Kit Wohl. This cookbook was featured in Gourmet’s Cook Book Club. I purchased an extra copy of this cookbook to give away. If you are interested in a chance to win this book, just leave me a comment that indicates that you are interested. I will select a winner no later than March 23, 2010.
Hey Velva! I have an award I want to share with you. Stop by my blog when you get a chance! our gumbo looks awesome!
LikeLike
I'm interested in that book…that's how I found this post..I'll be back. Thanks for the recipe.
LikeLike
quelle magnifique et délicieuse recette, j'aime beaucoupbonne journée
LikeLike
whether cumbo or gumbo, it looks delicious!
LikeLike
I would love to be in your draw for this book. My cooking is feeling a little uninspired at the moment.
LikeLike
This gumbo looks delicious. Being from Australia I have never had it before and would certainly like to give it a try.
LikeLike
I want to be your neighbour! What fun. Looks great, I have never had gumbo before and would love to learn more about New Orleans cooking – if Canadians are included in the giveaway. 🙂
LikeLike
Adopt me please! Living so far away from my family, I really miss get togethers like these. Your gumbo looks delicious.
LikeLike
Oh my gravy, yes, please count me in. The cover on the cookbook is fantastic. If that is any indication of the yummy recipes, I want in.
LikeLike
What a fabulous recipe for a crowd, Velva! I've always wanted to make gumbo, and I'd love to participate in your giveaway. 🙂
LikeLike
A mouthwatering gumbo! So tasty and comforting!Cheers,rosa
LikeLike
Gumbo is one of my favorite dishes in the world! Yummy!
LikeLike
Thank you all so very much for your lovely comments. New Orleans Classic Gumbo was terrific fun to write, cook and shoot. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me atkit@wohlco.com
LikeLike