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.
Crepes
Shrimp Gumbo is a must!
Jambalaya!
shrimp boil
Taco dip is the best!
I will be making shrimp gumbo, crawfish etouffe, and a strawberry and cram cheese filled king cake.
I want to try the Big Easy Gumbo! Bayou Fried Shrimp is always a classic hit I can't wait to make!
gumbo
Beignets all the way
Jambalaya with King Cake for dessert!
I am going to try making jambalaya
King cake!!!
muffalettas and grits
We don't typically make anything for Mardi Gras, but if we did beignets and jambalaya would be at the top of the list!
A pot of gumbo and some rice fritters!