Mardi Gras : Muffuletta Dip

Mardi Gras : Muffuletta Dip

1 1/4 cup olive salad drained and divided {I like the Boscoli Family brand}2 cups Italian blend cheese shredded1/4 lb deli ham diced1/4 lb deli salami diced1/4 lb capicola {or substitute mortadella} diced8 oz container Olive cream cheese spread2 -10 inch round Muffuletta bread loaves {or sub another bread bowl like Sourdough or Italian}2 tsp garlic powderolive oil for drizzling Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Cut the top off the bread bowls and remove the center leaving a [...]

Mardi Gras : Red Beans and Rice

Mardi Gras : Red Beans and Rice

Happy Wednesday ! And we are getting ready to celebrate mandi Gras here in Louisiana . It's just a fun time to visit the area and enjoy the people, food and parades. On Tuesday as we are waiting for the parade I am making a big batch of red beans and rice for family and [...]