We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's stirred a pot of rich seafood or chicken gumbo can attest to its multi-layered complexity. Getting that just-right ...

Gumbo was traditionally served on Carolina Gold rice. Powdered sassafras, known as "file," thickens and flavors broth. Native Americans introduced file to the French settlers whose farming ...

Can I replace the gumbo file? If you can't find gumbo file or prefer not to use it, you can still create a wonderful gumbo.