Tag: Creole cooking

While jambalaya's primary ingredients—rice, meat, and vegetables—are naturally gluten-free, the presence of gluten is not guaranteed, and can depend entirely on the recipe and preparation method. Understanding the difference between Cajun and Creole versions is key to enjoying this iconic dish safely.

Historically, Native American tribes used sassafras for medicinal purposes, but with modern concerns about safrole in sassafras roots, many wonder: is gumbo filé good for you? It is a seasoning and thickening agent made from the dried, ground leaves of the sassafras tree.