In New Orleans, they call it a "gumbo." The quintessential New Orleans bowl of gumbo is a history lesson on the mixed cultures of southern Louisiana. Suffering from the lack of proper medical care ...

Read about the history of gumbo and Lolis Eric Elie's memories of preparing the famous creole dish with his mother. Below is the recipe: Ingredients • 5 quarts water • 1 dozen fresh crabs ...