What Are You Cooking for Mardi Gras?

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Feb 04, 2015
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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?

 
 Beignets    Big Easy Gumbo
     
     
 Shrinp Boil    Bananas Foster
     
     
 Louisiana Crepes    Muffalettas
     
     
 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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mlf915 by mlf915 | Salem, OR
Feb 05, 2015

Oh Yummy I'm going to have to try the Louisiana Crepes and Bananas Foster

stylinstar53 by stylinstar53 | YARDLEY, PA
Feb 05, 2015

Beignets!

lindseyhambrick by lindseyhambrick | QUEEN CREEK, AZ
Feb 05, 2015

We will be making Gumbo! It's super easy and incredibly tasty! :)

Lunaxlit by Lunaxlit | Westerville, OH
Feb 05, 2015

I was planning on making some beignets actually.

annemaeanne by annemaeanne | Oakwood, GA
Feb 05, 2015

Definitely Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo!

Riley5Roo by Riley5Roo | HGHLNDS RANCH, CO
Feb 05, 2015

Red beans and rice

tinkerbell0124 by tinkerbell0124 | inverness, FL
Feb 05, 2015

beignets, chicken and sausage gumbo, king cake, shrimp cocktail, red beans and rice

Momknows by Momknows | STUART, FL
Feb 05, 2015

I'm from New Orleans, but live in Florida now. One thing we used to get every Mardi Gras was king cake. I'm going to try to make my own this year.

nbruce by nbruce | AUDUBON, NJ
Feb 05, 2015

Home Made Jambalaya :)

Lacy1453 by Lacy1453 | MARIETTA, GA
Feb 05, 2015

Beignets are fantastic!

jackiepalombo by jackiepalombo | valley village, CA
Feb 05, 2015

Beignets for sure!

JustRebecca by JustRebecca | Homestead, FL
Feb 05, 2015

We are making Jambalaya , Gumbo and Bananas Foster

Momlife_hiswife by Momlife_hiswife | ORLANDO, FL
Feb 05, 2015

jerk chicken is ESSENTIAL!!!

PBRmama by PBRmama | SURPRISE, AZ
Feb 05, 2015

I think I'll make a king cake.

latanyat by latanyat | SUMMERVILLE, SC
Feb 05, 2015

Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage