What wines to pair with Easter crawfish, ham or lamb

Tommy Centola: Traditional indoor New Orleans Easter feast

Easter is a big family celebration. In New Orleans, there are usually two types of family gatherings. The first is a crawfish boil. Easter is the peak time to dine on these local crustaceans. For those of you who want…

What wines to pair with Easter crawfish, ham or lamb

This article was originally published in the March 2024 issue of 225 Magazine. It has been updated. In Louisiana, springtime cooking reaches its high-water mark at Easter. Home cooks pull out all the stops as families gather round for all manner of seasonal feasts. You’re likely to see crawfish boils or pots of etouffee, as well as traditional roast turkey, grilled leg of lamb or a sprawling picnic of spiral-cut honey ham with homespun sides. Bu…