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The Little Gumbo Book: Twenty-Seven Carefully Created Recipes That Will Enable Everyone to Enjoy the Special Experience of Gumbo

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The first time I ever made gumbo from this book, it was a raving success. I didn;t think I was ever going to try this marvelous New Orleans recipe when I tasted it there. The opening chapter called step-by-step to great gumbo is exactly that and led me through it. Now I feel comfortable trying all sorts of gumbos and dazzling my guests. Great book

Anyone can complile a list of ingredients and a set of sterile directions. Gwen McKee does so much more! Her step-by-step section not only tells the reader how to make gumbo, but what to expect the dish to look and smell like during various stages. Get your cast iron skillet, a glass of wine and start stirring!

I've lived near New Orleans but have moved away. This book is authentic. Make gumbo by these recipes and you can't go wrong. I have used it many times and sent a few as gifts. Gives a lot more than basic recipes. A real "how to" cook book.

I've lived in Louisiana all of my life and learned how to make a roux when I was knee high to a grasshopper by watching my Aunt Mace stir and stir and stir it in her big black cast iron skillet or pot. Almost every recipe my Mama and Aunt Mace made started out with the words, "First you make a roux..."

I'm very happy to report that this book has the most wonderful recipes for roux and gumbo that I've ever read. My youngest daughter recently moved from Louisiana to Tennessee and was looking for a jar of roux in the grocery store. The store manager had no idea what she was talking about and had never even heard of gumbo. I immediately thought to buy her this book for Valentine's Day. I taught her to make a roux during the holiday season, so she's halfway to gumbo already.

A coworker gave me a copy of this book back in 1988 and I've completely worn out my copy. It's a one-of-a-kind treasure that should be in every kitchen, especially if you enjoy true Southern cooking.

I've got to say, this is the best Gumbo Cook book ever! I've missplaced mine and am so glad to see it is available to order another one. I have a friend who wants to learn how to make gumbo and this book immediately came to mind. this will be a present to her.

I had borrowed an original of this fabulous Gumbo book from a good friend. Wouldn't you know she'd want it back. I'd copied a bunch but wanted the book myself and thought it would surely be out of print. May that never happen for Gumbo lovers world wide. This book gives Gumbo cooking in detail. McKee encourages you straight through to try it yourself. She gives her recipes but lets you know your additions will be just as good. Besides Gumbo recipes she tell you step by step how to make the roux, that 'gravy' that 'makes' the gumbo. She give seasoning recipes to make in bulk to have on hand for Gumbo as well as other cajun dishes. 'The Little Gumbo Book:..' may be little, but if you want to try cajun cookin' it's dynamite. Get it!

The Little Gumbo Book is a cookbook featuring twenty-seven gumbo recipes for anyone seeking to create and experience the unique flavors and varieties of this distinctive Cajun dish. Tips, tricks, and techniques for everything gumbo-related, from different ways for preparing roux (the browning of flour, crucial to the richness of gumbo) to using microwaves and crock pots, to low-calorie gumbo for the health conscious, and much more. A superb giftbook written with passion as well as practical advice, recommended for any Cajun food lover.

True to form - south Louisiana gumbo at it's best. This little cookbook has quickly become a staple in my kitchen. Easy recipes with no strange ingredients. Have made several of the gumbos and they were all delicious.

I bought this great little book in New Orleans Airport some years ago when on my way home to England and it has proved invaluable over the years. Having passed on the 'secrets' of making gumbo as revealed by Gwen McKee to many of my friends, gumbo now has a dedicated following on this side of the pond. All I need now is a Kindle edition for me to carry on holiday with the rest of my ebook 'library'.

I recently purchased a preowned book entitled The Little Gunbo Book and much to my surprise the cost was very reasonable, the condition of the book was excellent, and the time required to order and deliver could not have been faster. The next time I purchase a book Amazon will be my first inquiry. T. Whitehead