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?
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Beignets | Big Easy Gumbo | |
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Shrinp Boil | Bananas Foster | |
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Louisiana Crepes | Muffalettas | |
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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.
We'll be making crepes!
We're making Chicken-Andouille Gumbo and having some friends over!
Beignets for breakfast Shrimp Po Boys for lunch Gumbo for dinner
Crawfish boil! Yummy! And cornbread with collard greens
Beignets!
Oyster Ettouffe and King Cake!
I think we will have banana foster
Jambalaya with fresh tomatoes and sausage
King Cake
some seafood gumbo
Pilaf with meat
I will be making my famous crawfish ettouffee and king cake for dessert!
Dirty Rice...yum!
Definitely making crepes !
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage