Gumbo vs Jambalaya...Which do you prefer???

Hi LadyMarissa, Both the dishes sounds delicious I have never had it but I think is a fish dish but not sure, is it regionated from the Deep South? If I have a chance to taste them I would. Tamara

I have never had either, Jambalaya has rice in it right? I like dishes with rice so maybe I will like the Jambalaya more?

I've never actually eaten either of these, although I've always wanted to try my hand at Gumbo. I just like the sound of the word. LOL Is it anything like Shrimp Creole? I ADORE that and have made it several times. I always have that over rice, so maybe it's kind of a combination of Gumbo AND Jambalaya? Got any good recipes? I'm always on the lookout for new taste sensations, especially when they're recommended by friends!

I actually made Jambalaya for dinner last night. I have never had gumbo though. The first time I mad Jambalaya, I made it from scratch, and used green pepper, clery, onion, garlic, one small chili pepper (it really was too hot) seed the pepper, scallions and parsley, andouille sausage, shrimp and extra long grain rice, chili powder, bay leaf salt and pepper, chicken stock. It was really good, only the pepper made it tooooooo hot. Last night I used a short cut, I used the sausage and shrimp and chicken stock, but I used Zataran Jambalaya rice mix, celery and onion. It was really good. I just had some for lunch today. I guess one day I will try gumbo.

Well sense I am NOT a big fan of Okra,,, I will have to go with the Jambalaya.. and I don't want it too HOT.. I just like Very very little heat please! Are you cooking,. because I am interested.. I can round up Howard and be there for Dinner tomorrow,,LOL It sure does sound very good right about now!