http://www.gumbocity.com/blog Gumbo Its Not Just For Mardi Gras Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:50:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So what is the difference between the two? Well here is the scope. Gumbo is a soup or stew like dish that is based on a Roux (Flour and Fat) that is used to thicken it. It is serverd Over Rice Jumbalay is a Rice based dish that you add other ingredients ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/jambalaya-vs-gumbo/ This easy jambalaya recipe is one that i picked up when i live in New Orleans for a couple of years. This on i used alot for parties because it is a faster and easyer version.  12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast 2 green peppers Diced 1 medium onion Diced 2 stalks celery Diced 4 ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/easy-jambalaya/ 1 (16-ounce) package spicy hickory-smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 large onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups uncooked rice 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 2 teaspoons Cajun ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/jambalaya-recipe/ Chicken gumbo is for those of us that just aren't into seafood. Most you will see this style of gumbo in the mid west. It is still full of flavor and is by no means a lessor version of seafood gumbo its just different. • 6 cups water • 1 cup light roux • 2 ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/chicken-gumbo-2/ With "MARDI GRAS" coming fast and Gumbo is sure to be cooking up, so i thought i would share some history of Mardi Gras from Wikipedia with you. Wikipedia While not observed nationally throughout the United States, a number of cities and regions in the country have notable ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/mardi-gras-in-the-usa/ It’s a sad day in Gumbo City as it has lost one of it most notable citizens “Homa Gumba”. Homa is survived by his wife “Juma Gumba , and his son :”Buba Gumba”. Homa was in the process of trying to break the worlds record for largest pot of Gumbo. ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/man-drowns-in-gumbo-pot/ Chicken Gumbo for those of you that want to ease your way in to the Cajun food culture. This chicken gumbo recipe is simple and easy to make. It is also not so overwhelming in it complex taste. This is also one of the healthiest gumbo recipes that I have ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/chicken-gumbo/ Why is it that when we get sick we make chicken soup? Chicken soup is recognized as a cure for many illnesses, from colds to the flu. It’s just one of those feel good thing that even if it’s not a cure you feel better when you eat it. Ingredients ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/chicken-and-rice-soup-recipe/ This Chicken tortilla soup recipe is so easy a cave man could do it. You can spice it up some by adding a hot salsa. 3 Chicken Breast boiled and cut up into cubes 24 oz. of Chunky Salsa 2 cans Whole Kernel Corn 2 cans Chili Beans ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/chicken-tortilla-soup-recipe/ 3 pounds chicken 1 onion 2 celery ribs 2 carrots Dice up the onion, celery and carrots. Put the chicken in a 5-6 qt. pan and cover with water. Add vegetables. Cook about 30 minutes over medium heat until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pot and cool chicken. When chicken can ... http://www.gumbocity.com/blog/chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/