Crab Boil

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound baby artichokes (about 8 small), trimmed and halved

10 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds

1 1/2 cups cippolini onions, peeled and halved

1 pound small red potatoes

3 tablespoons crab boil spice mix, such as Zatarain's

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Crystal

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 bay leaves

1 jalapeno, diced

2 ears of corn (about 1 pound), cut into thirds

3 pounds live crab, purged in water to remove any debris

3 green onions, sliced, for garnish (or your favorite fresh herb)

Garlic Bread, recipe follows

Garlic Bread:

2 sticks butter, softened

1 tablespoon Parmesan

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 scallion, minced

Hot sauce

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1 French baguette, sliced horizontally