He's an expert on all of NOLA's iconic foods but has a special place in his heart for gumbo. Here are his favourite bowls – ...

Nadiya gives this classic Louisianan stew a twist, using catfish instead of the more traditional meat or shellfish. Try serving with baked sweet potatoes. To make the Cajun spice mix, put ...

Cajun gumbo also doesn't include okra. Instead, Brigtsen thickens the stew with filé powder, a ground spice made from sassafras leaves. "The flavour is kind of like dehydrated greens," explains ...