What Are You Cooking for Mardi Gras?

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Feb 04, 2015
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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.

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BonnieS by BonnieS | GRAND BLANC, MI
Feb 04, 2015

Crepes

localceleb by localceleb | WICKLIFFE, OH
Feb 04, 2015

Shrimp Gumbo is a must!

ghpc70 by ghpc70 | CROWN POINT, IN
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya!

twinkieluv by twinkieluv | SANTA CLARA, CA
Feb 04, 2015

shrimp boil

mrenda by mrenda | COLUMBUS, OH
Feb 04, 2015

Taco dip is the best!

cmjohns912 by cmjohns912 | OCEAN SPRINGS, MS
Feb 04, 2015

I will be making shrimp gumbo, crawfish etouffe, and a strawberry and cram cheese filled king cake.

TastefulSpace by TastefulSpace | HUDSONVILLE, MI
Feb 04, 2015

I want to try the Big Easy Gumbo! Bayou Fried Shrimp is always a classic hit I can't wait to make!

mizzsonya22 by mizzsonya22 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS
Feb 04, 2015

gumbo

makingadreamhome by makingadreamhome | Manakin Sabot, VA
Feb 04, 2015

Beignets all the way

shamajim by shamajim | SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya with King Cake for dessert!

subtitu by subtitu | PALO ALTO, CA
Feb 04, 2015

I am going to try making jambalaya

judifer by judifer | LANSDOWNE, PA
Feb 04, 2015

King cake!!!

Jenny391 by Jenny391 | Port Isabel, TX
Feb 04, 2015

muffalettas and grits

chilegirl by chilegirl | Columbia, MO
Feb 04, 2015

We don't typically make anything for Mardi Gras, but if we did beignets and jambalaya would be at the top of the list!

petunia59 by petunia59 | TARZANA, CA
Feb 04, 2015

A pot of gumbo and some rice fritters!