Seafood Gumbo with sprinkles

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 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 (3 lb) chicken , cut into 8 pieces 3 quarts water 1 lb smoked sausage , 1/2" slices 6 medium Tomatoes , chopped 1[...]

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[...]

1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 (3 lb) chicken , cut into 8 pieces 3 quarts water 1 lb smoked sausage , 1/2" slices 6 medium tomatoes , chopped 1[...]