One of my favorite foods for Mardi Gras season is muffuletta sliders. A muffuletta is a famous New Orleans sandwich, a favorite of Sicilians in the early 20th century. It’s a very large, filling sandwich, so I serve this muffuletta sliders version at Mardi Gras parties. You will need foil, a baking pan, a bowl,…
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King cake recipe crescent rolls fruit cream cheese
This easy king cake recipe is a version of a Mardi Gras favorite, the king cake. Most Mardi Gras parties feature the dessert, King Cake (galette des rois in French), named in honor of the Three Kings. Brioche or Danish dough is twined into a ring shape and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors of…
Mini king cakes recipe cream cheese fruit filling
Mini king cakes are an individual version of a Mardi Gras favorite, the king cake. King Cake (galette des rois in French) is a dessert found at most Mardi Gras parties. Named in honor of the Three Kings, it is made with a brioche or Danish dough which is twined into a ring shape and…
Hurricane cocktail for Mardi Gras – passion fruit punch
Hurricanes are a fruity passion fruit and rum cocktail. The hurricane cocktail was invented at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans during a 1940s glut of rum in the port city. It’s an ideal cocktail for bringing some sunshine into winter gloom and for keeping Mardi Gras season festive. You will need a 2-quart pitcher and a measuring…
Shrimp gumbo for Mardi Gras – okra, shrimp, filé
It’s time to start celebrating Mardi Gras, so here is my shrimp gumbo recipe! With the New Year, it’s fun for me to reflect on how far I’ve come with Casa Bouquet and share 2017 year in review. I’m sharing some of the top posts for 2017. I am so grateful for my readers and…