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Mardi Gras

Our collection of recipes that celebrate Mardi Gras brings the vibrant taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen.

Indulge in classic dishes like gumbo, red beans and rice, and étouffée, along with delightful treats such as beignets and bananas foster.

If you can’t make it to Mardi Gras, you can still join in the festivities by creating these iconic dishes for yourself and your loved ones!

  • Hurricane Cocktail
  • Authentic Jambalaya
  • Muffuletta
  • Creole Chicken and Rice
  • Classic New Orleans Beignets
  • Fried Catfish Po-Boy
  • Louisiana Dirty Rice
  • Blackened Redfish
  • Classic Red Beans and Rice
  • Mardi Gras King Cake
  • Bananas Foster
  • Classic Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
  • Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
  • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
  • Authentic Crawfish (or Shrimp) Étouffée

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