Janz Planz

Merle’s Spinach Balls – a stuffing based appetizer, you would never know these had spinach in them if you didn’t know, a traditional Mardi Gras appetizer

Artichoke Cheese Squares      

Parmsan Shallot Beignets with Roasted Grape Dipping Sauce – a savory version of a traditional dessert

Creole Potato Salad in Plum Tomato Cups

Cheesy Shrimp Canapes (can be gluten-free) – shrimp, swiss cheese and fresh dill topping a cracker or toasted bread circle

Tri-color Scrolls (puff pastry with pesto, cabbage and cheddar)

Mini Brie en Croute with Cranberry Sauce

Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab and Creole Mustard

Black Eyed Pea Salsa – black  eyed peas, tomato, green pepper, red onion and garlic in a sour cream based dressing make this a differently delicious salsa

Shrimp ‘n’ Grits Tarts – ham, shrimp, and parmesan cheese in a grits tart 

Bacon N Grits Fritters – white cheddar and bacon cooked into a fritter ball

Crabmeat and Shrimp Fritters with Creole Tomato Dressing

Creole Chicken Skewers – just what they sound like

Applesauce Meat Balls

Crock Pot Jambalaya – chicken, shrimp, smoked sausage and a variety of vegetables served over rice     

Mini Cajun Fish Tacos

Grilled Andouille Sausage with Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

Desserts:

Beignets – tradional dessert in Cajon/Creole cooking – the French donut

King Cake – also available in a cupcake version, this cinnamon  bun type cake is decorated in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of gold, green and purple and contains a plastic baby – the recipient of which is said to have extra good luck for the year to come and some say is required to hold the Mardi Gras party the following year

Mini Bread Puddings