Lou Anne called her mother Mama, and the grandchildren called her Memaw. I called her Mrs. Hood. Maybe I changed that to Memaw like the grandchildren, but I think it’s funny that I never changed that formal call name. If Memaw was famous for any dish, it was her duck gumbo. I don’t think duck hunting was a big deal in south Mississippi when I was growing up because I never ate duck until I met the Hood family in 1993. Each year, hunting friends and family of Memaw would drop their cleaned

Duck gumbo is one of my favorite dishes. It’s a one-pot meal that’s hearty and satisfying. This time, I’m using duck two ways in this classic Louisiana meal. First, I’m braising the dark quarters in the soup. Next, I grill the crispy-skinned duck breast for the topping. The rest of the duck I use to… Read More →

New Orleans chef Justin Devillier adds a couple of tasty twists to the classic combination

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Dive into this Delicious Duck Gumbo that’s bursting with flavor! This hearty dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or a fun dinner party with friends—everyone will be asking for seconds!

Justin Devillier’s rich Cajun duck and andouille gumbo recipe is intricately spiced and doubly thickened with okra and a duck fat roux.