Gumbo file recipe

File powder is a seasoning made from the powdered leaves of the sassafras tree used as a thickener for soups, sauces, stews, especially gumbo. Learn more.

If you want to make Gumbo from scratch, this authentic recipe will compete with the best on Bourbon Street!

You may not know filé powder by name, but if you’ve ever tasted root beer, you already know its taste well. It’s no longer used in the popular drink today, but it continues to be a staple in Creole cooking, especially gumbo. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find, making it all the more crucial...Read More

Authentic Cajun Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful stew that’s steeped in Louisiana tradition. It’s packed with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and savory andouille sausage, simmered together with aromatic vegetables and spices in a rich roux-based broth. This gumbo is not overly spicy, but it has just the right amount of kick to warm you up. It's the perfect dish for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, bringing a taste of the bayou straight to your kitchen. If you’re looking for a robust…

This AMAZING New Orleans Gumbo is made with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served over rice. It's packed with flavor!

This foraged filé gumbo features dried sassafras leaves and foraged dock, both of which thicken the broth and add wild flavor.

This authentic Creole Gumbo is a hearty mix of creole spices, shrimp, sausage, and vegetables. What makes this old-fashioned seafood gumbo stew special is okra instead of roux.

A simple, but traditional gumbo that combines the rich flavor of shrimp, andoulle, and spices that's sure to please the whole family!

Authentic Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo is a delicious NOLA Cajun or Creole stew. A cold weather or football game day recipe, including Mardi Gras. Straight from New Orleans.

Savor a rich Shrimp Gumbo made with homemade stock, browned roux, sausage, gumbo file, and aromatics. Simmered to perfection, enjoy over rice or with crusty bread.