| Mardi Gras is a tradition of the French culture. In | | | | add the sausage, onions, green pepper, celery, garlic, |
| America we have made a large celebration out of the | | | | and cook until the vegetables are tender. Then you |
| holiday by having street parties, drinking and plenty of | | | | add the chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, bay leaf, |
| food available. Here is just a sample: | | | | Tabasco, thyme and allspice. You will cook it for 15 |
| In New Orleans were the biggest Mardi Gras party is | | | | minutes then add the rice and cook for another 15 |
| held you will find Gumbo, Jambalaya, Seafood, and lots | | | | minutes. |
| of Bloody Mary's on the list. These will well and truly | | | | Mardi Gras sticks to the tradition that spicy food is |
| get the party underway. | | | | great for the stomach. You may want to have a little |
| Ham and Sausage Jambalaya requires 2 tablespoons | | | | milk on hand if you or your guests have sensitive |
| of vegetable oil, 1 package of kielbasa, 2 large onions, 1 | | | | mouths, but it's guaranteed the taste is exceptional for |
| medium green pepper, 1 cup chopped celery, 2 cloves | | | | Jambalaya, Gumbo and any other Mardi Gras dish you |
| of minced garlic, 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 can diced | | | | will seek during the week long celebration. |
| tomatoes, ½ pound of cooked ham, 1 bay leaf, 1 | | | | If you take any of these tips, or a few of your own, on |
| teaspoon of Tabasco sauce, ½ teaspoon of | | | | board for Mardi Gras, it won't just be the food that will |
| thyme, 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice, and 1 ½ | | | | be exceptional. It definitely doesn't take a lot to create |
| cups uncooked rice. You heat the oil in a saucepan | | | | a Mardi Gras party to remember. |