Seafood Gumbo with shells

3/4 cup vegetable oil (I used safflower oil) 3/4 cup flour (I used whole wheat) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 bay leaf , crumbled 1[...]

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2[...]

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2[...]

shells from 1 pound shrimp 5 quarts water 4 carrots, sliced 4 onions, quartered 1/2 bunch celery, sliced 2 bay leaves 3 cloves garlic, sliced 2 sprigs fresh[...]

shells from 1 pound shrimp 5 quarts water 4 carrots, sliced 4 onions, quartered 1/2 bunch celery, sliced 2 bay leaves 3 cloves garlic, sliced 2 sprigs fresh[...]

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced celery , in 1/4 inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped green bell[...]