True, these are the best recipes for celebrating the Mardi Gras season—but these simple and reliable recipes for New Orleans classics like gumbo, étouffée, po' boys, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster are perfect for any Tuesday of the year (not just Fat Tuesday). Try them for Wednesday and Thursday dinners, too. The Kitchen celebrates all things Mardi Gras! Sunny Anderson goes back to her New Orleans roots with her Simple Jambalaya. Jeff Mauro shares how to make a classic Roast Beef Debris Po Boy loaded Spice up your Mardi Gras party with a Bloody Mary bar! This DIY cocktail bar lets your guests' creativity flow, all while sipping on the delicious Southern staple. Set up a spread of your favorite Bloody Mary mix, zesty Worcestershire sauce, vodka, and a rainbow of garnishes—from crunchy pickles and spicy jalapeños to crispy bacon and celery Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of life through music, revelry, and most importantly, food. From bold Creole flavors to hearty Cajun classics, these 32 New Orleans-inspired recipes bring the taste of the Big Easy straight to your kitchen. Each dish is packed with flavor, fun, and a little Louisiana magic. So grab your beads, fire up the stove, and get ready for a Mardi Gras feast you won’t forget! 1. Creole Jambalaya If you're looking to get creative with your Mardi Gras foods, try Ree Drummond's twist on Cajun pasta or whip up some Mardi Gras desserts like the spritz cookies that look like mini king cakes. And while Mardi Gras falls on March 4 in 2025, you can also enjoy these delicious New Orleans-inspired dishes for your family dinners all year long. No collection of Mardi Gras recipes would be complete without sweets, like our Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake or King Cake Beignets. Take a look through our recipes for best Fat Tuesday recipes and start planning your menu—there'll be something for everyone at this Mardi Gras feast. From the Recipe Creator: Take these simple Mardi Gras desserts to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love to help decorate them with the colorful sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mardi Gras is an annual holiday that is traditionally celebrated on Fat Tuesday to mark the culmination of the feasting period that falls before Christian Lent. Religious history aside, the holiday has come to be associated with street parties and parades, colorful masks, general debauchery, and, of course, plenty of rich, fatty foods. Let the good times roll (laissez les bon temps rouler) with this ultimate collection of 27 Traditional and Classic Mardi Gras Recipes and Menu Ideas for 2025!. 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