Memorial Day Recipes

Week of March 6, 2011: A Festive Fat Tuesday Dinner + More!

Mardi Gras begins this week, so celebrate with a Southern-style shrimp gumbo, a tasty king cake, and some party punch that everyone will enjoy! Other highlights this week include a creamy taco casserole, family-friendly stuffed shells, and a batch of “fudge quickies” full of chocolatey flavor!

Monday - Meatless
Pesto Tagliarini
Herbed Garlic Bread 
Strawberry Spinach Salad

Tuesday – Global Mardi Gras!
Shrimp Gumbo
Mardi Gras Madness Punch
King Cake

Wednesday – Healthy
Sweet Pineapple Grilled Chicken
Asparagus with Ginger-Flavored Soy Sauce
Minty Orange Carrots
 
Thursday - Leftovers
Chicken Pesto Sandwichesuse leftover chicken from Wednesday
Carrot Orange Raisin Saladuse leftover carrots from Wednesday
Have leftover King Cake for dessert

Friday - Quick & Easy
Easy Taco Casserole
Easy Corn Fritters
Fudge Quickies

Saturday - Entertaining
Dried Mushroom Bread Bites
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
Roasted Potatoes with Greens
 
Sunday - Family
Stuffed Cheese Shells
Carrot Sticks with Pesto-Dill Dip
Chocolate Walnut Brownies
 
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