Shrimp's popularity isn't surprising in the least -- it's relatively affordable, high in protein, and super versatile to cook with. And once you know all the shrimp-buying secrets, it's easy to pick ...

I love gumbo. Several years ago I was lucky enough to go to New Orleans and sample it at many of their wonderful restaurants. I also purchased a couple of local cookbooks, hoping to find the perfect ...

Start with the shrimp. You can buy it shelled and deveined, or do it yourself. Cut the shrimp into small pieces—about the size of a dime—and set aside 6 whole ones for presentation. Place all the ...

Growing up on the farm, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay as well as the many rivers, we ate many types of seafood, but shrimp was not my favorite dish.