The Christmas holidays are behind us and we in Louisiana are heading right into the Carnival season which begins January 6 or Twelfth Night when the King’s Cake or Gateau du Roi is customarily serve..

Makes 4 to 6 servings 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melte..

Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 pound cubed ham 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers

Makes about 8 cups 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3 cups water 6 tablespoons butter