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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mrsjulie by mrsjulie | Sayville, NY
Feb 04, 2015

Crepes!!!

mbb216 by mbb216 | FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Feb 04, 2015

Definitely red beans and rice

jterrock by jterrock | Columbia, MO
Feb 04, 2015

I want to make some Jambalaya! That stuff is yummy!!!

christinlilly by christinlilly | SIESTA KEY, FL
Feb 04, 2015

Hoppin' John, Shrimp Boil, and Beignets are a MUST

mmmurph7 by mmmurph7 | East Haddam, CT
Feb 04, 2015

jambalaya with a mardi gra themed cake for dessert! :)

Asteinberg318 by Asteinberg318 | NEW YORK, NY
Feb 04, 2015

Nothing says NOLA or Fat Tuesday like Beignets!!

skylasage by skylasage | REYNOLDSVILLE, PA
Feb 04, 2015

Shrimp Boil-YUM!!

roseruss by roseruss | CASEYVILLE, IL
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya and oysters

Ladygem616 by Ladygem616 | FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Feb 04, 2015

Shrimp & smoked sausage boil with Old Bay Seasoning

dreampeddler by dreampeddler | CHIPPEWA FLS, WI
Feb 04, 2015

Gumbo!

bbnjake by bbnjake | CORINTH, TX
Feb 04, 2015

Gumbo for sure!

xoxosbg by xoxosbg | Huntington woods, MI
Feb 04, 2015

beignets!

tamivoll by tamivoll | DENHAM SPGS, LA
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya and some French Bread!!

corgigirl22 by corgigirl22 | High Point, NC
Feb 04, 2015

I will be trying a authentic dish called Yakamein Soup. I am missing the New Orleans Flare.

Emilyk1809 by Emilyk1809 | Petersburg, PA
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya with sausage and shrimp bake!