Gumbo with spice

1/3 cup cooking oil (or butter) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers 1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional) 2 -4[...]

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[...]

1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4[...]

3 cups flour 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 lbs andouille sausages 1 medium onion , diced 1 bell pepper , diced 3 stalks celery , diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2[...]