Recently, we bought our first proper dining room table. Finally feeling like grownups, we decided to have our first official dinner party and invited friends over for a Mardi Gras dinner. I found a few really great recipes, got some ideas from Sandra Lee, and threw the rest together myself. We had a great night with our friends and the dinner was a success! I've included the menu and some photos, but will be happy to email any recipes if anyone is interested.
Mardi Gras Dinner Menu
Muffaletta and Veggaletta Bites
Hurricane Punch
Garlic Bread
Tri-colored Roasted Vegetables
Creole Shrimp and Grits
Mardi Gras Slaw
Cajun Chicken Wings and Dirty Rice
King Cake
Yours truly with my co-host and husband, Adam
The dinner table
Tri-colored Roasted Vegetables
Making the mirepoix for the shrimp (celery, onions, and carrots). In Louisiana, the vegetable base is referred to as the "Holy Trinity" and substitutes the carrots for bell pepper. I already had peppers throughout the meal, so I stuck to the original trio for the shrimp dish.
Dinner is served!
Cajun shrimp and grits
King cake for dessert
Our friends getting in on the mask fun!
Laissez les bontemps rouler!
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