The Mardi Gras Cookbook: Easy Fat Tuesday Recipes and Classic Louisiana Dishes

Would you like to take the flavors of New Orleans back to your kitchen? With this cookbook, you will have no problem making delicious Louisiana foods in your home without having to spend hours learning the recipes. Every single one of our Louisiana recipes has been thoroughly tested and perfected by a home-based mom that knows exactly how difficult it can be to feed her family on a busy night.You will see inside of this cookbook; all of the classic favorites, such as gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish and sweet King Cake. Our recipes were not designed to be complicated and expensive restaurant ideas that demand years of training and the purchase of multiple ingredients. Rather they are real family recipes created by Louisiana residents in their homes, which have been written in simple terms so that anyone may follow them. Whether you are hosting a large Fat Tuesday party or would simply like to try something different for dinner, these recipes will help you do well.Each dish contains detailed instructions, helpful hints, and suggestions on what to do when you cannot locate specific ingredients in your local store. You will also learn how to create the perfect roux, how to season your food using Cajun spices and how to produce meals that taste as though you have been cooking Louisiana style for your entire life. From appetizers to main courses to beverages and desserts, you will have all that you need to make an authentic Mardi Gras feast.The best thing about these recipes is that you will need nothing more than to go to your local grocery store to obtain all of the ingredients, and many of the recipes may be prepared in less than 60 minutes. No longer will you wonder whether you are creating your recipes correctly, or wish that you could taste the true flavor of Louisiana cuisine.Start cooking like a New Orleans local today and enjoy the magic of Mardi Gras in your dining room all year round.