The String Benders perform for the 2020 Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras community dinner at Thurber Hall.
Five years after Covid derailed public gatherings, including our traditional annual Fat Tuesday dinner, the Patagonia Community United Methodist Church invites all to help restart this tradition with a community potluck to be held at Thurber Hall (387 McKeown Ave) starting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 4th. The String Benders will be back! All are welcome to join us and bring a favorite dish to share. If you want to try making a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras dish, we have compiled a list linking to some well-reviewed recipes for the occasion.
Bourbon Street Rice and Beans
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage
Meaty Red Beans and Rice
Dirty Rice with Sausage and Beef
Vegetarian Dirty Rice
Jambalaya
Classic Cajun Jambalaya
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
Cajun Shrimp Casserole
Dirty Cajun Chicken Pasta
Dirty Cajun Chicken Pasta (2)
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (2)
Cajun Vegetable Pasta
Cajun Deviled Eggs
Hushpuppies
Beignets
Mini Beignets (beignets bouche)