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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TheOutspokenYam by TheOutspokenYam | Jackson, OH
Feb 05, 2015

I want to try my hand at making beignets!

kcat55 by kcat55 | MOORESTOWN, NJ
Feb 05, 2015

gumbo

trahondl by trahondl | El Paso, TX
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya is great this time of year.

stef42678 by stef42678 | LAS VEGAS, NV
Feb 04, 2015

I'll be making a King's Cake, some rice and crepes!

Luvs2sang85 by Luvs2sang85 | Ellabell, GA
Feb 04, 2015

I have a whole spread planned☺ Mini Muffaletta sliders, Cajun shrimp & crawfish, Mardi Gras Jello Shooters and homemade Southern Pecan Pralines for dessert!! Who's hungry?!

champ76 by champ76 | BAY CITY, MI
Feb 04, 2015

Mardi Gras colored pancakes

JulsB20 by JulsB20 | WAUKEE, IA
Feb 04, 2015

We may have to make some Jambalaya, but I really wish someone would make me some Beignets

tara19652006 by tara19652006 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Feb 04, 2015

Love the shrimp boil

lauren75 by lauren75 | PERRINEVILLE, NJ
Feb 04, 2015

We'll be having gumbo!

deerland by deerland | lisbon, CT
Feb 04, 2015

Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage!!

ooster1 by ooster1 | ALOHA, OR
Feb 04, 2015

I will celebrate with homemade nutmeg feather bread. It is a great breakfast and lunch meal.

laroyal06 by laroyal06 | Johns Island, SC
Feb 04, 2015

I'm making fajita wraps with lots of toppings served with fresh salsa and quac!

NandaG by NandaG | MODESTO, CA
Feb 04, 2015

Shrinp Boil!. I love shrimp!

ilonat by ilonat | COLORADO SPGS, CO
Feb 04, 2015

king cake!

revisioned by revisioned | SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Feb 04, 2015

Okra Creole, Creole Fried Rice, Jambalaya, & Cajun Chicken Pasta