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.
A big pot of Jambalaya is so good on a cold winter day. It freezes quite well too.
Gonna try to make a king cake and shrimp cakes
King Cake
Big easy gumbo.
I won't make anything myself, but I will stop at our neighborhood bakery for a few patczki's (or however you spell it!) You know, the jelly filled donuts for Fat Tuesday!
Gumbo and a seafood boil! Yummy!
I will be preparing some Cajun Coffee and making a King Cake! We are actually going to a Mardi Gras potluck, where there will be lots of gumbo and jambalaya, but I am providing the dessert. Cheers to all!
shrimp fried rice
King cake
shrimp
Beignets are the best
Jambalaya (with shrimp, of course)
Definitely jambalaya with Andouille sausage! I love spicy food!
Bananas Foster!!!! YUMMMMMM
King cake!!!!