We’re sharing our favorite Mardi Gras recipes including King Cake, gumbo, and classic New Orleans desserts.
Vibrant, cultural, and full of delicious food, there’s no place quite like New Orleans.
Well share twists on classic fare with spicy Cajun flavors and delicious Mardi Gras food inspired by Louisiana restaurants.
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Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, andcorn get fantastic flavorthanks to concentrated shrimp boil seasoning.
(The cleanup is a breeze, too!)
Bonus: This gumbo’s flavor develops beautifully in your slow cooker.
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King Cake
Rachel Marek
Mardi Gras recipes are full of fun and tradition.
This festive ritual continues each week until Mardi Gras, the day before Lent.
Lemon Icebox Pie
New Orleans restaurant Clancy’s is known for its signature lemon icebox pie.
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So, if you’re able to’t make it to Louisiana, make your own no-bake version.
The tangy citrus-infusedcustard piewill help cool you down after enjoying all those spicy Mardi Gras recipes.
Use juice from real lemons for a true lemon-y tang.
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This jazzy gumbo is a great Mardi Gras recipe for any menu.
A roux is a mixture of equal parts fat and flour cooked over low to medium heat.
It is the first step to making a gravy.
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Ingenious New Orleans bakers took the famous European dobos torte and fashioned this super-rich dessert.
Cook with stone-ground grits for better flavor and texture instead of the quick-cook or instant variety.
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Taste the Tradition of a New Orleans King Cake.New Orleans.
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