as well as any Mexican dishes.”
I don’t do anything Mexican. Lived in Louisiana for a couple of years though. Quickly learned that there is almost nothing you can’t use to make gumbo as long as it comes from the bayou, ocean or garden and it starts with a good roux. Tried ‘gator gumbo one time. Couldn’t eat any more once I found out what was in it. Just too much of a stretch for a gal originally from Kansas.
I spent 5 years in Western Kansas. Loved the state and loved the people but hardly had a good meal that I didn’t fix myself. They did cook good steaks tho.