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Good Gumbo

Louisiana Chefs on How New Orleans Got Its Iconic Dish

Season 1 Episode 2 | 5m 35s

When you think of Louisiana, odds are, you think of gumbo. What goes into this iconic dish, and how does it represent the cultural fusion of the city? Join Chef Phillip Lopez and historian Lolis Eric Jolie to find out.

Aired: 01/22/20
Extras
Watch • 6:41
Good Gumbo
Oysters On the Half-Shell
Oysters are one of the most famous ingredients in Louisiana cuisine.
Episode: S1 E7 | 6:41
Watch • 5:11
Good Gumbo
Cajun Braised Teal: The Filet Mignon of Duck
Braised duck is a staple of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine.
Episode: S1 E6 | 5:11
Watch • 4:34
Good Gumbo
Bananas Foster: The Flaming Dessert
Bananas Foster is arguably New Orleans’ most iconic dessert.
Episode: S1 E5 | 4:34
Watch • 5:48
Good Gumbo
Muffuletta: How This Gigantic New Orleans Sandwich Was Born
Chef Phillip Lopez and Frank Tusa learn why the muffuletta is such a local favorite.
Episode: S1 E4 | 5:48
Watch • 8:27
Good Gumbo
Calas: The Beignet’s Surprising (and Sweet) Predecessor
The beignet has a lesser-known cousin, the cala, with a fascinating and unique history.
Episode: S1 E3 | 8:27
Watch • 6:33
Good Gumbo
Vietnamese Chef Makes a Bánh Mì, New Orleans’ Other Po’ Boy
In New Orleans, the po' boy is a world-famous staple—but what about the bánh mì?
Episode: S1 E1 | 6:33
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Watch • 6:41
Good Gumbo
Oysters On the Half-Shell
Oysters are one of the most famous ingredients in Louisiana cuisine.
Episode: S1 E7 | 6:41
Watch • 5:11
Good Gumbo
Cajun Braised Teal: The Filet Mignon of Duck
Braised duck is a staple of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine.
Episode: S1 E6 | 5:11
Watch • 4:34
Good Gumbo
Bananas Foster: The Flaming Dessert
Bananas Foster is arguably New Orleans’ most iconic dessert.
Episode: S1 E5 | 4:34
Watch • 5:48
Good Gumbo
Muffuletta: How This Gigantic New Orleans Sandwich Was Born
Chef Phillip Lopez and Frank Tusa learn why the muffuletta is such a local favorite.
Episode: S1 E4 | 5:48
Watch • 8:27
Good Gumbo
Calas: The Beignet’s Surprising (and Sweet) Predecessor
The beignet has a lesser-known cousin, the cala, with a fascinating and unique history.
Episode: S1 E3 | 8:27
Watch • 6:33
Good Gumbo
Vietnamese Chef Makes a Bánh Mì, New Orleans’ Other Po’ Boy
In New Orleans, the po' boy is a world-famous staple—but what about the bánh mì?
Episode: S1 E1 | 6:33