The Little Gumbo Book: Twenty-Seven Carefully Created Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Experience of Gumbo

by Gwen McKee

Overview

Ahhhhh . . . gumbo.

The word itself conjures up warmth and contentment sitting before a steamy bowl of this deliciously rich Creole dish. This dandy little book is entirely dedicated to the process of preparing great gumbo. In addition to featuring 27 different gumbo recipes, this book provides guidance in preparing all the characteristic elements—roux, rice, and seasoning—that make up this unique Cajun dish. Novices will love the chapter titled "Step-by-Step to Great Gumbo" that ensures success right from the start. For anybody who thinks they can't make gumbo, The Little Gumbo Book will remedy that situation forevermore. It's a truly delightful gift in a little package for a little price.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780937552179
Publisher:	Southwestern Publishing House
Publication date:	06/01/1987
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	4.75(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gwen McKee's interest in preserving "real" American food came naturally. Like most native Southerners, she was influenced by a family immersed in the traditions of Southern cooking and entertaining. Over a period of many years, Gwen collected recipes that were handed down through her family for traditional holidays and reunions.

She has dedicated decades to preserving America's food heritage. Through Quail Ridge Press, one of the most successful publishers of regional cookbooks, Gwen has accomplished much of this task by creating the 50-volume Best of the Best State Cookbook Series that includes over 20,000 classic recipes. This series has sold over 5 million copies and been featured on QVC.

Gwen McKee took another important step in reaching her goal by creating the Recipe Hall of Fame Collection. The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, featuring 450 winning recipes from all the Best of the Best state books, was an instant hit, selling 65,000 copies within the first few months of publication. With over 700,000 copies in print, the collection now includes Recipe Hall of Fame Dessert Cookbook, Recipe Hall of Fame Quick & Easy Cookbook, and Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II in addition to the original Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook.

 

Table of Contents

	Preface	7
	All About Roux	11
	Iron Skillet Roux	13
	Baked Roux	13
	Skillet Dry Roux	13
	Microwave Roux (with Vegetables)	14
	Oven-Baked Dry Roux	14
	Creole Roux	15
	A Word About Rice	17
	K's Cajun Seasoning	19
	Step-By-Step to Great Gumbo	21
	Mamaw's Shrimp Gumbo	30
	The Mariner's Gumbo	31
	Catfish Gumbo	32
	Snitcher's Seafood Gumbo	33
	Aunt Tiel's Fresh Crab and Shrimp Gumbo	34
	24-Karat Gumbo	36
	Creole Roux Seafood Gumbo	37
	Cup O' Crab Gumbo	38
	Spicy Hot Crock Pot Gumbo	39
	Hot Crawfish Gumbo	40
	Seafood Oven Okra Gumbo	42
	Turkey Oven Okra Gumbo	43
	Chicken 'N' Sausage File Gumbo	44
	Chicken Crock Pot Gumbo	45
	Gombo File Aux Poulet	46
	Henny-Penny File Gumbo	48
	Lean and Mean Chicken Gumbo	49
	Microwave Chicken 'N' Sausage Gumbo	50
	The Tail of the Turkey Gumbo	51
	Duck 'N' Andouille Gumbo	52
	Burgundy Beef Gumbo	55
	Pork Roast Gumbo	56
	Moulin-Rouge Gumbo	57
	Crowd Pleasing Gumbo	58
	Okra and Tomato Gumbo	59
	Z' Herbes Gumbo	60
	About the Author	63