Mardi Gras Recipes

Revel in the flavor of our Mardi Gras recipes and have your own Cajun celebration with spicy seafood gumbos, sweet bananas foster, piled-high Po'Boys, and steaming bowls of red beans and rice.

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Our Best Mardi Gras Recipes
Bring the flavors of the festivities to your kitchen with these traditional Mardi Gras recipes.
Mardi Gras for Beginners
Mardi Gras is a season, not just a day, and it starts now. Here's how to celebrate
Mardi Gras Munchies: Hot Crab Dip
All you need to do is turn up the Zydeco music and start partying!
Beignets for Mardi Gras
These little guys are so popular that there are cafes with their entire menus devoted to them.
Inside-Out King Cake
Now, don't be intimidated by the cake's impressive appearance, this recipe keeps the King Cake simple by using store-bought hot roll mix.
Our Best Louisiana-Style Gumbo Recipes
Serve it with a crusty baguette for mopping up every last delicious drop.
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Inspiration and Ideas

6 Ways to Use Cajun Seasoning That Aren't Gumbo
It's more versatile than you'd think
Make King Cake Eclairs and Celebrate Mardi Gras Whenever You Want
An indvidual-sized pastry case riff on the classic King Cake.
Popeyes Is Adding Chocolate-Filled Beignets to Its Menu
How the Holy Trinity Became the Heart of Cajun Cooking
Making Beignets at Home Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Why King Cake Matters to New Orleans Even Though It Isn't Always Good

All Mardi Gras Recipes

14 New Orleans Dishes

In honor of the city that loves and lives to eat, we bring you recipes for po'boys, beignets, gumbo, fried oysters, and étoufée.
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