Mardi Gras party ideas from Paula Deen and Rachael Ray
Paula Deen admits she has never attended Mardi Gras but shares festive menu ideas including pork roast with dried fruit and Cajun shrimp. Rachael Ray favors traditional fare like jambalaya and a shrimp appetizer, plus a mood of music, beads, and candles. Desserts highlighted include beignets pecan pie and King Cake with Mardi Gras colors.
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Pepper Crusted Shrimp and Herb Roasted Pork Feature
Recipe notes list instructions for two dishes from The Food Network. First, pepper crusted shrimp baked after sautéing with garlic and butter, yields pink shrimp. serves 6 with guidance to plan 1/2 pound per person. Second, a pork loin roast stuffed via a tunnel, injected with apricot fig glaze, roasted at 375 degrees to 160 degrees, serves 8 with pan juices. Mentions Paula Deen and The Lady & Sons in Savannah.
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Jambalaya recipe from Rachael Ray and Paula Deen combined
A detailed jambalaya inspired recipe combining chicken sausage rice and shrimp with butter flour onions celery peppers and a tomato broth base. It includes two cooking methods baking shrimp in sauce then serving with bread and lemon garnish.
Gumbo Recipe With Chicken And Andouille Sausage
A detailed kitchen gumbo guide cooking chicken and andouille with celery peppers onion and okra. The method browns chicken and sausage in batches then thickens with flour, adds stock tomatoes thyme and scallions, and serves with rice.
Noisy upstairs neighbors and landlord advice
A Nashville Tribune reader asks how to handle loud upstairs neighbors in an old building. Amy suggests rugs to dampen noise and urges involving the landlord, noting leases may limit occupants and require quiet. A second letter seeks guidance on strained family ties and expectations about parental gifts.
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