What could be more comforting than a warm bowl of gumbo on a cold winter’s day? This recipe comes from my niece, Trisha Lyons, who is married to a Cajun boy.

- KIM B. McKINNEY

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole chicken, cut up

1-1/2 pounds sausage, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup canola oil

1-3/4 to 2 cups flour

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