Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," which is the day before Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent.  So, Mardi Gras has long been a celebration of eating lots of foods and drink that those observing lent don't

Okay, enough of the history behind Mardi Gras and on to the recipe.  If you are fortunate enough to have traveled to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you know that Jambalaya is something pretty popular with restaurants and street vendors in the French Quarter.  Whether you have actually been to New Orleans or not, you can prepare a great Jambalaya dish where ever you are to celebrate Mardi Gras.  Here's a great recipe from Taste of Home where you can substitute Lebanese Breeze Whipped Garlic for garlic cloves.

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