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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mstheraputic by mstheraputic | EVANSVILLE, IN
Feb 13, 2015

I love to make gumbo with all the meats! I make a huge pot so we can eat it for days!

CricketFowler6819 by CricketFowler6819 | ZEBULON, NC
Feb 12, 2015

WE'RE ACTUALLY HAVING A CRAWL FISH BOIL BECAUSE WE LOVE THEM AND TO CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS!! NOW IF I CAN PUT THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER TO MAKE A KING CAKE, WE'LL BE IN BUSINESS!! FAT TUESDAY, HERE WE COME!!

Rabersia by Rabersia | WINTER SPGS, FL
Feb 12, 2015

Shrimp etouffee

leylers by leylers | BLANCHARD, LA
Feb 11, 2015

Gumbo, fried catfish, coleslaw and hush puppies along with homemade king cake make my mardi Gras table complete!

Racine by Racine | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
Feb 11, 2015

Cajun Corn Maque Choux, Red Beans & Rice, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, King Cake (yay!), and Sazerac.

cmrose by cmrose | WINSTON SALEM, NC
Feb 10, 2015

Eating beignets!

Justmissash by Justmissash | CLATSKANIE, OR
Feb 09, 2015

We always make an awesome shrimp creole and rice and jambalaya. It's so delicious and spicy but soo good and fun. I Love it. Wish I could have it more often.

brandy824 by brandy824 | Bayside, NY
Feb 09, 2015

King cake. We just love making it and wondering who is going to get the baby in the cake. Would it be King of Mardi Gra or Queen? BTW - where are the recipes for theses wonderful dishes?

JMRoberts by JMRoberts | spofford, NH
Feb 09, 2015

Gumbo!

coconutgurl by coconutgurl | MEDFORD, OR
Feb 09, 2015

I always make beignets for breakfast

daisyduex22 by daisyduex22 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Feb 09, 2015

Our family tradition for Mardi Gras is making a Spicy Craw Fish boil with Corn and Potatoes. We also make Stuffed jalapenos with Shrimp and Cream cheese wrapped in bacon on the grill. For the Adult beverage it is Frozen Strawberry Margaritas made using fresh berries. I coat the rim of each glass with Festive Colored salt and top it off with a Paper Umbrella. Mardi Gras is a considered a Holiday in our Home.

luckysista by luckysista | Dallas, TX
Feb 09, 2015

Going to try to master a gumbo recipe!

Asyria by Asyria | SOUTH DAYTONA, FL
Feb 08, 2015

Crem Brule

teacupalchemist by teacupalchemist | SOUTHFIELD, MI
Feb 08, 2015

I'm going to buy some paczki because Fat Tuesday for us means something slightly different for the Polish.

mmarie2006 by mmarie2006 | BILLERICA, MA
Feb 08, 2015

Lots of burgers and pies