Host a Mardi Gras Party
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John's Red Beans and Rice
Recipe: John's Red Beans & Rice
John's Red Beans and Rice are a favorite comfort food served throughout Louisiana. Be sure to cook this one-dish meal the entire time to allow the flavors to develop. Serve red beans and rice over hot cooked rice. Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Citrus-Marinated Shrimp with Louis Sauce
Recipe: Citrus-Marinated Shrimp with Louis Sauce
Five fruits flavor this appetizer of Citrus-Marinated Shrimp With Louis Sauce.
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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
Recipe: Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
After preparing the roux, most of the time spent making gumbo is basically hands-free. You'll just need to stir the pot occasionally to prevent sticking. This flavorful stew recipe is worth the effort.
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Cajun Corn Maque Choux
Recipe: Cajun Corn Maque Choux
With only 8 ingredients Cajun Corn Maque Choux makes a quick and zesty accompaniment to your menu.
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Easy Mini Muffulettas
Recipe: Easy Mini Muffulettas
Assembled in just 15 minutes and made with purchased Italian olive salad, Easy Mini Muffulettas is a breeze to prepare.
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Okra Creole
Recipe: Okra Creole
Serve flavorful Okra Creole as a side or over rice for an easy entrée. This recipe uses frozen okra as a budget and time saver.
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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Recipe: Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
User Review: "Best bread pudding ever! I have made other bread puddings that took much longer to make and weren't nearly as good. My family asked for this one again so I was glad to find it on the website -- I'm so excited!" --slom05
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Traditional King Cake
Recipe: Our Most Traditional King Cake
User Review: "I have been using this recipe for nearly 20 years, and it not failed me yet. The only change I have made is to the glaze recipe. I use an 8 ox. package of softened cream cheese creamed together with 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 stick of butter (room temperature), 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract. I don't like overly sweet things and this glaze is just right for this not-too-sweet pastry. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!" --Marybeth
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Sazerac
Recipe: Sazerac
Said to be The Big Easy's first cocktail, it was originally served at the Sazerac Coffee House.