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Mardi Gras Recipes

Mardi Gras is all about bold flavors, rich traditions, and recipes that bring people together—and this collection captures all of that spirit. Whether you’re planning a full-on Fat Tuesday feast or just craving some Southern comfort, these dishes bring the taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen.

Kick things off with a big pot of Gumbo or hearty Red Beans and Rice, and don’t miss my Jambalaya—a true crowd-pleaser packed with Creole flavor. Shrimp Étouffée is perfect for something rich and satisfying, and if you’re new to Cajun and Creole cooking, my guide on How to Make a Roux is a great place to start.

Split image showing crispy buttermilk fried chicken on a cooling rack beside a pan of sweet cornbread squares topped with butter and served with a honey dipper.

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A rustic wooden spoon scoops up perfectly seared shrimp from a pan of blackened shrimp, with steam rising and lemon wedges on the side.

Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Green gumbo with sausage in pot next to bowl of rice

Green Gumbo Recipe (Gumbo Z’Herbes)

Close-up of crispy boudin balls in serving tray.

Crispy Fried Boudin Balls Recipe

A shallow white plate holds a hearty serving of Pastalaya. The pasta is coated in a vibrant reddish-orange sauce, flecked with herbs and bits of meat. The dish is garnished with finely chopped parsley and a light dusting of grated Parmesan, adding contrast and freshness.

Cajun Pastalaya (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

Fully cooked Cajun dirty rice recipe in a large heavy-bottomed pot ready to be served.

Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Sauce whisk set inside a skillet filled with dark brown roux.

How to Make A Roux (Easy Roux Recipe)

Large silver platter filled with well-seasoned Cajun shrimp garnished with chopped parsley and served with sliced lemon.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp

Large pot filled with creamy Cajun alfredo pasta topped with juicy Cajun seasoned cooked shrimp.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Shallow bowl filled with delicious spicy Cajun red beans and rice topped with cooked white rice and garnished with chopped parsley,

Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Shallow white plate filled with partially combined mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, celery salt, and ground thyme.

Cajun Seasoning

Small spoon filled with creamy dripping remoulade sauce hovering above a small round glass filled with the remaining Cajun-style remoulade sauce.

Remoulade Sauce Recipe

Perfectly golden and crispy deep-fried okra on a large piece of parchment paper set over a wire rack and served with a creamy mayo sauce for dipping.

Buttermilk Fried Okra Recipe with Easy Dipping Sauce

Close-up of Southern-style collard greens simmered with shredded smoked ham and bacon in a cast iron pot

Southern Collard Greens Recipe

Large white bowl filled with seafood gumbo and white rice.

Gumbo Recipe

Image of a large white pot filled with cooked jambalaya made with white rice, chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp, garnished with chopped parsley and green onions.

The Best Jambalaya Recipe

Large cast iron pot filled with chicken, sausage, and seafood filled gumbo recipe.

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White serving bowl filled with cooked shrimp etouffee with a serving of cooked white rice.

Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Large cast iron skillet filled with cooked andouille sausage, chicken, and kidney beans in a spicy cajun sauce.

Spicy Cajun Sausage and Chicken Skillet Recipe

Slow Cooker Jambalaya in two bowls and a side of fried egg on a plate

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Stew

A casserole dish of cajun chicken rice

Cajun Chicken and Rice Bake

A bowl filled with different types of food on a plate, with Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

foil with cajun shrimp

Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets (oven and grill)

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