Gumbo - With fruit

3 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves salt and pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 lb smoked sausage , cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup all-purpose flour[...]

4 1/2 lbs whole chickens 2 whole cloves 1 carrot , peeled and sliced 4 -8 sprigs fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1 large onion , sliced 1 celery rib 1/2 cup white[...]

1/2 cup butter , plus 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 small onion) 1/4 cup chopped celery (about 1[...]

4 lbs stewing chicken 2 quarts water 1/2 lb ham , cubed 2 onions , peeled and chopped 1 pint oyster, juice reserved salt (to taste) pepper (to taste) cayenne[...]

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour 1 cup celery , chopped 1 cup onion , chopped 1 cup bell pepper , chopped 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (DICED not stewed) 3[...]

3 tablespoons butter 1 (16 ounce) can cut okra , drained 1 small onion , chopped 1/2 small green bell pepper , chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 (16 ounce) can[...]