The party’s in full swing, and by party, I mean the ultimate party: Mardi Gras, that crazy festive season before Lent when participants joyfully embrace every available form of Bacchanalian debauchery, culminating in a Fat Tuesday flurry of I’ll-repent-tomorrow paczkis.
Here are some of my favorite recipes from this stomp-down, food-loving paradise. I didn’t include gater, frog leg or turtle recipes – Lord knows they be mighty fine – but it’s difficult sourcing them in these parts.
♥ Shrimp and Oyster Po Boy ♠ Gumbo Ya-Ya ♣ Shrimp and Grits ♥ Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya ♦ Red beans and Rice with Andouille ♠ Grilled Creole Oysters ♣ Cajun Bronzed Scallops ♥ Cajun-Spiced Pork Chops stuffed with Greens ♦ Muffaletta ♠ Chicken Tchoupitoulas ♣ Poor Girl’s Seafood Etoufée ♥
