Are you getting ready to revel in the flavor of Mardi Gras?
If you can’t actually be in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, then the next best thing is to eat and party as if you are!
All you need for that are some spectacular Cajun, Creole, and Southern Comfort food, good friends - and a great party dress that you could win in our SheSpeaks Mardi Gras Giveaway!*
To enter, just tell us in the comments below what kind of festive dishes you'll be cooking to celebrate!
Will it be any of these traditional favorites? Or are you trying some new recipes?
Beignets | Big Easy Gumbo | |
Shrinp Boil | Bananas Foster | |
Louisiana Crepes | Muffalettas | |
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage | Calas Rice Fritters |
And now for the Prize!
Our lucky winners will be able to choose anything from a party dress to a gown with the help of a $50 e-card from Rent the Runway! They'll receive the dress they order plus a free back-up size for a four or eight day rental period. After the party, simply mail the dress back in its pre-paid envelope.
And remember, if you've got a great recipe to share, just click on the "Add A Recipe" button HERE to upload it ! We can't wait to see and taste your dishes for Mardi Gras!
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*This Giveaway is open now through February 17, 2015 to US residents 18 years or older. Winners will be chosen at random.
Gumbo!
I love gumbo and will try to make some from scratch again this year.
We always make a King Cake...it is too fun to see who gets the baby!
Crawfish Ettouffe
Cooking up hot seafood gumbo With potatoe salad
I am going to make jambalaya!
Being from N'awlins it so hard to make one decision ... King cake is my once a year weekness
Louisiana Crepes, Beignets, Big Easy Gumbo
I'm making doughnuts and crepes with my family for mardi gras!
Emeril Lagasse's recipe for jambalaya
Gumbo!! And King Cake!
the Louisiana crepes look like a recipe I definitely need to try!!
We always go with a good ol gumbo !! But I'm looking for other good recipes to go along with it and have a feast !!!
bourbon sweet potatoes, and pot roast turkey with steamed green beans and carmelized onions
Shrimp and grits