In honor of my friends and family with ties to New Orleans, I shall be cheffing up a pot of gumbo for Sunday's showdown and will serve it with a side of Hurricanes. I think I'm an OK gumbo chef but Mr TBS says I'm being too self-critical. I only make it a couple of times a year but when I do, it's most always a therapeutic experience. Here's my gumbo recipe. The only variation are that I opt out of the okra and use shrimp or chicken stock in the absence of a turkey carcass.
I made the recipe a couple of Thanksgivings ago and it's been a mainstay since. I usually have most everything on hand to make it and try to keep the pot under $40 (which can sometimes be a challenge)
What will YOU serve on Super Bowl Sunday? Will you watch the game?
I love the idea of eliminating the okra.
ReplyDeleteBeing from New Orleans originally and growing up on my Mama's & Grandma's gumbo, sans okra, there is nothing more comforting or soothing to me! Add a dash of file powder (ground sassafras leaves) on top & a shake of Tobasco & we're in business :-) Mmm... Thanks for making my mouth water for some good ole Cajun cuisine at 9 in the AM, ha!
ReplyDeleteI probably won't be watching the Super Bowl unless forced. I love parties, but am not too big on just sitting around watching the game. It should be a good time to hit some stores since everyone else will be in the house!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness. I hate to admit it, but I am not a fan of Super Bowl. I will be enjoying a quiet Sunday away from the crowds watching the game. But the gumbo....if there were a party here serving it, I'd be there!
ReplyDeleteWho Dat INDEED!! Not having a Bowl party, but a Mardi Gras soiree of sorts in a few with Gumbo, of course...such good stuff!
ReplyDeleteWHO DAT! Of course we had gumbo. I removed it from the freezer on Saturday and allowed to thaw. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHOW 'BOUT THEM BOYS????????? WHO DAT!!!!!