"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Share

Gumbo Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Gumbo, by , is from The Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Friends and Family Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We help families or individuals create heirloom cookbook treasures.
Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Marjorie Alexandre Davis
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green or red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or shrimp stock
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup sausage, cut into rounds
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound shrimp
1/2 pound crabmeat
2 cans (6oz) minced clams in juice
2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot,saute sausage for a few minutes, then add onions, peppers, celery and garlic and saute for 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes, broth and spices and simmer for 5 minutes. Add green beans and seafood and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

Bookmark and Share

 

 

405W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 500,000 in our family cookbooks!