Gumbo A La Creole
["1/2 c. Wesson oil", "1 c. flour", "4 qt. water", "2 large onions, chopped", "1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped", "1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped (optional)", "1/4 c. celery, chopped (optional)", "1 or 2 bay leaves", "salt and pepper to taste", "chicken, smoked pork sausage and shrimp", "hot fluffy rice (desired amount)"]
["In large gumbo pot, make a roux with oil and flour.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is a dark caramel color.", "Remove from fire and add remaining ingredients, except shrimp, 1/2 cup green onions, file and rice.", "Boil for about 2 hours, or until meat is tender and gumbo is thickened.", "In the last 15 minutes of boiling, add reserved green onions and shrimp. Remove from fire and add file.", "Serves 5 or 6."]
["Wesson oil", "flour", "water", "onions", "fresh parsley", "bell pepper", "celery", "bay leaves", "salt", "chicken", "rice"]