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?
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| Beignets | Big Easy Gumbo | |
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| Shrinp Boil | Bananas Foster | |
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| Louisiana Crepes | Muffalettas | |
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| 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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mrsjulie | Sayville, NYCrepes!!!
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mbb216 | FT LAUDERDALE, FLDefinitely red beans and rice
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jterrock | Columbia, MOI want to make some Jambalaya! That stuff is yummy!!!
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christinlilly | SIESTA KEY, FLHoppin' John, Shrimp Boil, and Beignets are a MUST
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mmmurph7 | East Haddam, CTjambalaya with a mardi gra themed cake for dessert! :)
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Asteinberg318 | NEW YORK, NYNothing says NOLA or Fat Tuesday like Beignets!!
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skylasage | REYNOLDSVILLE, PAShrimp Boil-YUM!!
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roseruss | CASEYVILLE, ILJambalaya and oysters
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Ladygem616 | FT LAUDERDALE, FLShrimp & smoked sausage boil with Old Bay Seasoning
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dreampeddler | CHIPPEWA FLS, WIGumbo!
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bbnjake | CORINTH, TXGumbo for sure!
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xoxosbg | HUNTINGTN WDS, MIbeignets!
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tamivoll | DENHAM SPGS, LAJambalaya and some French Bread!!
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corgigirl22 | High Point, NCI will be trying a authentic dish called Yakamein Soup. I am missing the New Orleans Flare.
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Emilyk1809 | Petersburg, PAJambalaya with sausage and shrimp bake!