Folks in Louisiana are gearing up to celebrate Mardi Gras. Even though I have never been to any of those celebrations and have only passed through the state, I love their food, especially the seafood dishes. I am somewhat fond of King Cake, too.
I can’t say I have any desire to attend a street Mardi Gras festival, though, as that looks to be a little too wild for me and I tend to avoid crowds. So, I will be more than happy to stay home and enjoy some good ol’ bayou cooking and eating.
If you are the same way, here are some recipes to start you out.