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Mini Muffuletta Recipe

All it takes is four easy ingredients and 15 minutes for you to prepare my popular version of this Louisiana favorite Italian-style sandwich, mini muffuletta recipe  Make this easy muffuletta recipe ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake. I prefer the miniature Hawaiian rolls but you can use the larger Hawaiian Rolls. The key to the recipe is the olive mix and here’s another great recipe using the Olive salad mix is my Muffuletta Pasta Salad.

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Louisiana Red Bean Dip

Reminiscent of the popular “Cajun red beans rice,” this speedy, spicy first-rate dip makes a statement.

Have Fun With Your Mardi Gras Decorations!

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Mardi Gras Salad

Get in the spirit with this festive salad of oranges, bacon, carrots, red onions, and green spinach representing Mardi Gras colors with a delicious slightly sweet dressing. Make the dressing ahead of time, have the salad ingredients ready to mix together and toss when ready to serve.
 

Muffaletta Salad

All the components of a muffaletta, an Italian signature sandwich of New Orleans, tossed together in an amazing crowd pleasing salad. Olive salad, the key ingredient, is found in a jar- if not available, raid olive salad bar and chop finely. Another great muffuletta recipe are my Mini Muffulettas!

Handy Ingredients & Utensils You’ll Use in These Festive Recipes

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Crawfish King Cake

My simple savory king cake starts with crescent rolls and filled with a scrumptious creamy crawfish filling topped with Mardi Gras colored cheese representing the traditional king cake colors. My Mardi Gras King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling from Gulf Coast Favorites is my traditional sweet favorite and this Mardi Gras Crawfish King Cake is my savory favorite for the best easy crawfish recipe!

Easy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A Cajun healthy gumbo recipe favorite and my trick is making a healthy roux! So, if you’re looking for a gumbo recipe healthier, you’re in the right place! When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind and especially in cold weather.

Easy King Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling

Now, you can make a quick King Cake recipe in your own home any time, without worrying about a complicated yeast dough. Kids love helping with this cake year round – try red and pink colors for Valentine’s Day, pastels for Easter, and red and green for Christmas!
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Mardi Gras Punch

Get in the spirit with this purplish punch full of wonderful juices. Slice limes to float on top.

 

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