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French Quarter Feast
The extravagant Mardi Gras holiday is celebrated on a grand scale around the world with masked balls, spirited parades, decadent foods and free-flowing libations. This celebratory Mardi Gras menu, will you prepare bayou country favorites with a twist. Let the good times roll!
Recipes:
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Simmered White Rice
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Seafood Gumbo
However you chose to make your gumbo, this recipe is a great way to feed a large crowd or a small family, as it doubles easily and freezes beautifully.More. -
Crawfish Pies
Traditionally, crawfish pies are savory turnovers made with basic pastry dough which are deep-fried. We’ve chosen to use prepared puff pastry dough, because it produces a buttery, flakey crust and is quick and easy to use.More. -
Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of red beans and rice.More. -
Mini Muffulettas with Homemade Olive Salad
A muffuletta is a large Sicilian sandwich made with Italian cold cuts, cheeses and a piquant, garlicky olive salad dripping with lots of spicy green olive oil.More. -
Almond King Cake
King Cake is a brioche-style cake that is drizzled with sugar glaze and decorated with the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple (symbolizing justice), green (symbolizing faith) and gold (symbolizing power).More. -
Hurricane Cocktails
The Hurricane - a potent rum punch served in a special hurricane lamp glass.More.
Tips & Techniques:
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Mardi Gras History
Learn about the history of Mardi Gras and the definitions of Mardi Gras terms. More.
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Roux
Making a roux. More.
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Bay Leaves
How do bay leaves taste? More.
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Oysters
Learn about oysters, the different types and how to purchase them. More.
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Crawfish
Definition of a crawfish. More.
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Cajun Red Beans
The uses for cajun red beans? More.
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Pepperoncini
What is pepperoncini? More.
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Genoa Salami
Ingredients in Genoa Salami. More.
