In light of Mardi Gras celebrations this week, here is a quick and easy N’awlins style menu for you to enjoy!
APPETIZER: Remoulade Sauce For Crab Cakes
It’s okay to “cheat” once in a while. If you’re short on time, head over to the seafood section at your
local supermarket and pick up some fresh crab cakes. Top it off with this homemade mouthwatering remoulade
sauce and you’re good to go!
In a medium bowl:
Wisk together:
2c mayonnaise
2 T chopped capers
1 1/2 T chopped chives
1
T chopped tarragon
2 t. chopped parsley
1t. Dijon mustard
1 chopped anchovy
Add Worchester sauce, tabasco sauce, and fresh lemon juice to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
ENTREE: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Nothing says cajun like a delicious bowl of jambalaya!
Ingredients:
6 oz. apple wood bacon- diced
1 and a half lbs andouille sausage-.5 inch cubes
1/4 lb. smoked ham 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb. onion chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
Half lb pepper green chopped
Half lb red pepper chopped
4 boneless chicken thighs chopped to 1/2 inch cubes
1 t. paprika
1/2 t. thyme chopped
1/2 t chili powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 10oz cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 1/4 c. beef broth
1 1/2 c. long grain rice
4 green onion chopped about 1 c
Chopped Italian parsley
Chop Italian parsley. Cook bacon on med.-high until brown not crisp stir often 6-8 minutes. Add sausage, saute until meats start to brown about 10 minutes, add onion, celery and peppers, cook until soft, mix in chicken, cook til white 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in paprika, thyme. Chili powder cayenne, cook 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with chiles and broth, stir to blend. Mix in rice. Bring jambalaya to a boil, cover and bake until rice is tender and liquids are absorbed, Uncover pot, mix in green onion, and sprinkle with parsley, Serves 4.
Now get out those masquerade masks, and get ready for some fun! Happy Mardi Gras everyone!