Gumbo with garlic

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion , diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper[...]

1/2 pound lump crab meat picked over * 1/4 cup vegetable shortening * 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose 1/4 cup onion chopped 1 pound okra rinsed, trimmed,[...]

5 tablespoons browned flour 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken stock 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder[...]