Mardi Gras Recipes

Add the savory flavors of Louisiana to shrimp or chicken with Cajun Seasoning.

No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without the festive King Cake, a sweet cinnamon flavored dessert.

A light and fluffy batter that makes the perfect pancake. And made even better with chocolate chips! The kids will start their day with a full stomach after serving this for breakfast.

Two Southern favorites, pecans and catfish, team up in this spicy and nutty coating for catfish.

Serve this popover-like oven-baked pancake, topped with bacon, as a unique breakfast or as a special brunch or lunch dish.

Tacos with a twist. Everyone will enjoy this easy and fun way of serving tacos. Be creative when adding all your favorite taco fixings.

Jambalaya, a one-pot main dish from Louisiana, combines rice with chicken and sausage.

A Red Velvet Cake is colorful and festive; perfect treat for Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, or Christmas. Find Red Velvet Cake and other cake recipes on RecipeTips.com.

If you like the flavor of cilantro, you will enjoy this Mexican-style side dish. It is loaded with cilantro flavor and will go great with many Mexican entrees.

Beer Margarita is made with the combination of beer and tequila mixed with the traditional limeade. Visit RecipeTips.com for this margarita recipe, frozen margarita recipes, & other beverage recipes.

A light cinnamon-flavored toasted tortilla with a matching cinnamon dip. This is a nice light dessert that is perfect at the end of any meal with a Mexican flair. It also makes a great anytime treat.

With a tasty combination of flavors, this broccoli salad is sure to become one of your favorites. Friends and family won't be able to resist the mixed sweet and savory flavors of this salad.

Layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, beans, and chilies create a great flavor combination in this Mexican casserole. This tasty dish is sure to have everyone asking for more.

Make something different tonight in your slow cooker. Try this spicy New Orleans favorite of rice cooked with sausage, chicken and shrimp.

Juicy pork shoulder richly seasoned and combined with rice and assorted vegetables.

Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and grilled with your favorite BBQ sauce.

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A hearty, spicy gumbo made with sweet peppers and okra for a tasty southern flair. This Chicken Gumbo recipe with its Creole seasoning is perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration and will become a favorite to serve throughout the year.

This rich and hearty soup takes a little longer to make but is well worth the effort.

Rib-sticking comes to mind when you savor the delicious combination of full-flavored ingredients in this hearty Louisiana specialty.