Mardi Gras, this year, is on Tuesday, February 13th. It is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. In America, Mardi Gras is celebrated particularly in the South. In New Orleans, Louisiana, there is a large, wild celebration every year. Mardi Gras is French and translated means "Fat Tuesday". In honor of the celebrations that will be happening in New Orleans and throughout the South, I give you Cajun shrimp linguine. This spiced up linguine comes from the May 2016 edition of

In honor of Mardi Gras (Tuesday, February 28th), I used Cajun Style Andouille smoked sausage in this soup. I buy the all natural brand that has no nitrates and no artificial ingredients. The sausage lends a nice kick to the soup, but I find that it does not overwhelm the overall flavor of the dish. I love to make corn bread (look for it on Thursday's post) as it complements the soup. It is a great pairing! So this Fat Tuesday (also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day),