Family Meal New Orleans gumbo at Dooky Chase's by chef Leah Chase
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Gumbo's origins may surprise you
Single pot cooking gets its origins from slavery, but chef Leah Chase used her position to refine the dish and make it a staple of southern cooking.
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Family Meal New Orleans gumbo at Dooky Chase's by chef Leah Chase
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