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From the Recipe Creator: I make a soup every year for Mardi Gras. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of vegetables to keep it healthy, but wanted it to be interesting. My wife suggested adding the andouille and now it’s one of my favorite Mardi Gras recipes. —Steven Thurner, Janesville, Wisconsin These recipes make any day a party, whether you're whipping up New Orleans classics like shrimp étouffée or an unexpected mash-up like warm gumbo dip. 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 Preheat oven to 400º F. Combine mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce and garlic in small bowl; stir until well blended. Combine green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, Tabasco sauce, olive oil and 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 Carnivals and parades abound during Mardi Gras season, from Epiphany until Fat Tuesday. Seas of purple, gold, and green (symbolizing justice, power, and faith) can be seen everywhere. Mardi Gras Parade Krewes select their kings of Mardi Gras and put on elaborate float parades in their communities. 37 Fat Tuesday Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras Megan O. Steintrager Megan has worked in digital food media for more than 20 years, including stints as an editor at EatingWell, Epicurious, AOL, TODAY.com, and more. Oui, cher. Dig into an over-the-top muffuletta sandwich, shrimp recipes loaded with Creole seasoning, and beignets topped with powdered sugar. 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. Perhaps fried shrimp in a po'boy sandwich, or shrimp and rice cooked with andouille sausage, similar to how they do in Cajun country. A pot of gumbo packed with shrimp and crab is a good one-and-done, make-ahead dish; the rich flavors develop if you cook it the day before. These Mardi Gras recipes will help you let the good times roll. Muffuletta is perfect for serving a crowd for Mardi Gras, feeding hungry game day goers, or really any time the sandwich craving comes knocking. The origins of the Muffuletta sandwich trace to Sicilian immigration to New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, and the iconic Central Grocery . 2. Dirty Rice. This dirty rice dish is a Louisiana staple and perfect on its own or as a bountiful side dish. It gets its “dirty” name from the flavorful mix of ground meat, spices, and holy trinity that give plain ol’ rice a bold, smoky kick. No wonder it made this roundup of Mardi Gras soups, sandwiches, sweets and more. Regular rice gets a makeover in this classic Southern side by dirtying fluffy rice with a hearty mix of spicy sausage, chopped chicken livers and a medley of vegetables. These Mardi Gras Sausage Sandwiches are the perfect meal for your Fat Tuesday celebration. It’s a great way to enjoy Cajun cuisine without having to eat seafood, if that’s not your thing. Often made with beef and cheese, sausages and a chorizo crumble make this recipe a great way to have the tastes of New Orleans when you can’t find 6. Mardi Gras Muffuletta. While most Mardi Gras fare has French-Creole roots, this Italian sandwich is Mardi Gras approved. It’s savory, filling, and sure to help mitigate a night of drinki *ahem* festivities. Ingredients. 12 Hawaiian Rolls; 1/2 lb thinly sliced ham; 8-10 slices mortadella; 8-10 slices genoa salami; 8 slices provolone; 1/4 cup mayo; 3 tbsp melted butter Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip. Cheesy Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Hot Dip. King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Snack Mix. Muffuletta Deviled Eggs. Muffuletta Pinwheels. Glazed Chicken Minis. Oysters Rockefeller. Mardi Gras Grilled Oysters. Smoked Andouille Sausage and Cream Cheese Rolls. Crawfish Beignets With Cajun Dipping Sauce Top the bottom half of each hamburger bun with 2 tablespoons olive salad mixture. Top each bun with 1 ounce capocollo, 1 ounce provolone, 1 ounce ham, 1 ounce mozzarella, and 1 ounce salami. Step 1 Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a large bowl, combine garlic, cream cheese, olives, provolone, red peppers, giardiniera, Parmesan We couldn't let the good times roll without offering some New Orleans-inspired meals to prepare you for the ultimate cheat day of decadence. Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, here, food and religion marry together for one last pre-Lent hurrah. Feel free to take your pick from these recipes—just indulge responsibly. French Quarter Cheese Spread. French Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread is an amazing appetizer for a Mardi Gras party or any get together. It’s so easy to make and consists of a cream cheese disc flavored with a little onion and garlic, topped with a pecan praline sauce.
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