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Fast and Easy Meatless Vegetable Gumbo Recipe
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Meatless Monday Meets Mardi Gras With Vegetable Gumbo

Don't let today be just another dreary start to the week; add some excitement to your evening by making a festive meal this meatless Monday that shows your Mardi Gras spirit but also gets you out of the kitchen in under 45 minutes.
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Don't let today be just another dreary start to the week; add some excitement to your evening by making a festive meal this meatless Monday that shows your Mardi Gras spirit but also gets you out of the kitchen in under 45 minutes.

Classic gumbo is heavy on the meat and calls for a generous amount of time — something that's unheard of on a weekday evening. However, you can simplify what goes into your pot without sacrificing too much flavor.

The key is to start with a roux, add in that holy trinity of green bells, celery, and onions for characteristic New Orleans flavor, and season generously with hot paprika and Tabasco (or Crystal, if you favor it) for a smoky, spicy finish. Ready to hop on board? The gumbo train takes off right here.

Easy and Expert Recipes For Seafood Gumbo
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Seafood Gumbo Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

The Saints' first Super Bowl victory and Mardi Gras in less than a week gives Southerners and Northerners an excuse to celebrate the eclectic Creole culture that is so unique to New Orleans.
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The Saints' first Super Bowl victory and Mardi Gras in less than a week gives Southerners and Northerners an excuse to celebrate the eclectic Creole culture that is so unique to New Orleans. Want to get crazy? Simmer up a steaming pot of seafood gumbo. Keep things basic with canned chicken broth, frozen okra, and two simple shellfish elements — crab and shrimp. Or, if you're feeling more elaborate, peel your own shrimp, saving the shells for a flavorful stock, and throw in the works, from andouille sausage to fresh oysters. Either way, you'll wind up with a gumbo worth getting jazzed up about. For the recipes, read more.

National Food Festivals and Food Events, May 5-12, 2009
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Noteworthy Nibbles — May 5-12, 2009

Many of you are gearing up for Mother's Day, but if you've got some time to spare, there are plenty of enjoyable events worth checking out.
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Many of you are gearing up for Mother's Day, but if you've got some time to spare, there are plenty of enjoyable events worth checking out. There are two national events to note: You can celebrate American Craft Beer Week (find out what is happening in your neck of the woods) and on Saturday, help fight hunger at the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Here at Yum, we're all over the specials going on during Sexy Dishes Week and the new cocktails being showcased at SF Cocktail Week. Where will you be?

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Filé Powder
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Definition: Filé Powder

Filé Powder A spice made from sassafras tree leaves that have been dried and ground.
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Filé Powder
A spice made from sassafras tree leaves that have been dried and ground. It serves as both a seasoning and a thickening agent when used sparingly. Also known as gumbo filé, this fruity spice plays an important role in Cajun and Creole cuisine, particularly in gumbo.

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Noteworthy Nibbles — Nov. 11-17, 2008
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Noteworthy Nibbles — Nov. 11-17, 2008

Oenophiles, rejoice: This week is packed with wine tastings around the country.
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Oenophiles, rejoice: This week is packed with wine tastings around the country. Perhaps everyone's gearing up for the holidays, or brainstorming early pairings for Thanksgiving. I'll take the wine, whatever the reason. In fact, we'll be at SF Wine Week — maybe we'll see you there!

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Sunday Slow Cooker: Seafood Gumbo
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Sunday Slow Cooker: Seafood Gumbo

When cooking with a slow cooker, it's easy to overlook the fact that shellfish like shrimp and crab are just as simple to make as any other protein.
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When cooking with a slow cooker, it's easy to overlook the fact that shellfish like shrimp and crab are just as simple to make as any other protein.

Gumbo can be time intensive and require a lot of expensive spices, but this recipe turns the Southern favorite into a realistic meal. To round out the menu, serve it over rice. Get the recipe: read more

Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 14-20, 2008
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Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 14-20, 2008

It's only Tuesday, but I'm already looking forward to the multitude of festivals this weekend.
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It's only Tuesday, but I'm already looking forward to the multitude of festivals this weekend.

There are so many in the Bay Area alone that I can't decide whether to hit up the Santana Row Pear Festival, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, or the Monterey Wine Festival. I suppose I might just rock them all!

Have we left something out? If so, please drop us a line in the comments below!

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Noteworthy Nibbles — April 17-23, 2008
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Noteworthy Nibbles — April 17-23, 2008

Washington, DC: Rhone Renaissance — April 17 Biloxi, MS: Crawfish Festival — April 17-20 and 24-27 Dallas, TX: Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner — April 18 Harrisonburg, VA: Virginia Beef Expo — April 18-20 Springfield, MO: 9th Annual Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival — April 18-19 Faunsdale, AL: 2008 Alabama Crawfish Festival — April 18-19 Salisbury, MD: Pork in the Park BBQ Festival — April 18-20 Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival — April 18-21 Alma, AR: Spinach Festival — April 19 Cary, NC: Uncork The Fun — April 19 West Memphis, TN: Gumbo Fest — April 19 Mundelein, IL: Spring Wine & Food Festival — April 19 Jackson, MS: Sante' South Wine Festival — April 19 Celebration, FL: Great American Pie Festival — April 19-20 St. Augustine, FL: Food, Flowers & Fun — April 19-20 Lancaster, CA: California Poppy Festival — April 19-20 Sugar Land, TX: Grand Wine & Food Affair — April 23-27
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Catfish Gumbo
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Catfish Gumbo

In honor of today being Mardi Gras, make a quick cooking gumbo for dinner.
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In honor of today being Mardi Gras, make a quick cooking gumbo for dinner. Serving a traditional dish is a great way to familiarize your family with different culture's cuisines. Gumbo is a Creole specialty with okra, onions, celery, and bell pepper. In this rapid version, canned corn and beef broth add flavor. The catfish is cooked in the sauce and the entire dish is seasoned with hot sauce. To experiment with the recipe, read more

Enjoy a Kwanzaa Feast
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Enjoy a Kwanzaa Feast

Although Kwanzaa is relatively new as far as holidays go — it was created in 1966 — the foods used to celebrate it are based on old traditions.
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Although Kwanzaa is relatively new as far as holidays go — it was created in 1966 — the foods used to celebrate it are based on old traditions. The final feast of the holiday — the Karamu — showcases fruits and vegetables that symbolize the past and current growth of African culture. Old family meals are often served in order to share them with the next generation. Some of the great dishes that can be found on the Karamu table include Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, African Squash and Yams, and Fruits with Honey-Lime Sauce. To learn the recipes for these traditional family favorites, read more