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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Karenf | AUSTIN, TXJambalaya with chorizo and shrimp
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kfraccio | MAPLE GROVE, MNLouisiana crepes look great!
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LoraineyE | OMAHA, NEJambalaya or Gumbo would be fun to try to make
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redwardsub | FISHERS, INHalf and half - gumbo and jambalaya - along with beignets for breakfast
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pinelands | KEYSVILLE, GAGumbo
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elizdup | Tomball, TXHaving a crawfish boil. At my home !!
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Kissmekatedelta88 | BROOKLYN, NYI like to make a lot of little party dishes. Will likely be making some pigs in a blanket, some corn fritters and some other dippable items!
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fabes7477 | CHESTER, NYI wish I was able to make beignets, but probably just make jambalaya.
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mm1323 | CAZENOVIA, NYHidden treasures in cupcakes for my boys
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klt0414 | SAINT JOHNS, FLJambalaya of course!
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aneube | BARRINGTON, RIWe love polish donuts for fat tuesday- Ponchiki (poon-chski). I am a Buffalo native and they are the best way to pig out!
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davisjodie | Maplewood, NJpancakes
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Moonbeam13 | St Augustine, FLJambalaya is always a favorite at my house and of course some King Cake.
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JacquelineCMorillo | Pleasantville, NJShrimp Gumbo
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rge-rge | Piscataway, NJam gonna try and make Louisiana Crepes and Calas Rice Fritters!!