Fat Tuesday Feast
Mardi Gras is on February 21, so it's time for a sinfully rich meal before Lent begins. This New Orleans-inspired party menu pairs rich and spicy Chicken Etouffée with creamy Crab Maison, with a rum-based milk punch and classic King Cake as a sweet finish to the indulgent, celebratory meal.
The Menu
- Artichoke Dip »
- Crab Maison »
- French Bread »
- Miss Daisy's Red Rice »
- Chicken and Andouille Étouffée »
- King Cake »
- Pigs' Ears (Oreilles de Cochon)»
- Martinique Milk Punch »
More About This Menu
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Pair your meal with some local New Orleans beer such as Abita's Turbodog. For dessert, mix up a pitcher of creamy milk punch, or try out some of our other classic drinks from New Orleans.
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Making roux is a nuanced but essential technique for good Creole cooking. For some pointers, check out this Q&A with New Orleans native John Besh.
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While King Cake is the centerpiece of any Fat Tuesday feast, it's also good the next morning for breakfast with some creole coffee. If you prefer to order rather than bake this Mardi Gras staple, check out our King cake guide »
Huh ?
Stella
Albannach
signed in and voila print size increased. Still don't know what these items are. Guess I'll wait for the magazine.
is delicious though and easy to do.