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    Mardi Gras Recipes

    On Fat Tuesday, serve up the best party food around. We’ve got Mardi Gras recipes galore: appetizers, main dishes and sides that make the holiday fun for the whole family.

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    55 New Orleans-Inspired Recipes for Mardi Gras

    New Orleans is known for wild parties, beautiful architecture and some of the most flavorful food in the country. From shrimp to sausage to beignets, here is our list of New Orleans recipes perfect for a Mardi Gras party or any other time you want to let the good times roll.
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    25 Healthy Mardi Gras Recipes

    Eat healthy Big Easy-style with these light Mardi Gras recipes.

    24 Showstopping Desserts for Your Mardi Gras Party

    Take your Mardi Gras party to New Orleans with these authentic dessert recipes. We have...

    You Need a King Cake for Mardi Gras—Here’s Why

    Your king cake could bring you good luck on Mardi Gras and beyond.

    34 Best Mardi Gras Recipes

    Get a taste of the Big Easy with recipes inspired by the Mardi Gras celebration....

    39 Recipes to Splurge on for Fat Tuesday

    Fat Tuesday, as its name implies, is meant for feasting on rich, luscious foods. Sure,...

    30 Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks

    Versatility is the name of the game with these super-refreshing, non-alcoholic cocktails. Great as party...

    10 Fun Centerpiece Ideas for Your Mardi Gras Party

    If you're celebrating Fat Tuesday with a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras party, check out these...

    Traditional New Orleans King Cake

    Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby...

    New Orleans Beignets

    These sweet, square and holeless French doughnuts are known as beignets. New Orleans’ traditional breakfast...

    Louisiana Jambalaya

    My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun...

    Shrimp Gumbo

    You'll love this well-seasoned authentic gumbo, even if you're not from the bayou. Enjoy it...

    20 Cajun Recipes to Make with the Holy Trinity

    Commonly used in Louisiana-style recipes, the "Cajun Trinity" is a medley of chopped onion, celery...