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    Mardi Gras Recipes

    If you can't make it to New Orleans to take part in the annual Mardi Gras celebrations, celebrate by making my classic Cajun and Creole recipes. Whether you are looking for appetizers, main dishes or sweets, I have you covered. You will also find menu ideas, videos, and cooking tips.

    From The Ultimate Creamy Shrimp Creole to Classic Cajun Dirty Rice with Sausage, to Hurrican Cocktails and Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, find the perfect recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras.

    • Cajun Red Beans served over white rice on a white plate with a gold rim.
      Easy Cajun Red Beans and Rice (Ready in Under an Hour)
    • A collage of five different Mardi Gras dishes including a King Cake and Hurricane.
      27 Mardi Gras Recipes and Menu Ideas
    • A Dutch oven full of Seafood Jambalaya topped with shrimp.
      Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe – Shrimp and Sausage)
    • Blackened Chicken Alfredo on a bed of fettuccine.
      Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Pasta
    • Cajun shrimp and grits in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
      Southern Shrimp and Grits (Creamy Parmesan Cheese Grits)
    • Blackened shrimp in a cast iron skillet garnished with lime wedges.
      Quick and Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe (10 minutes)
    • Buffalo shrimp on a plate with cocktail forks.
      Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
    • Three oysters Rockefeller on a bed of rock salt.
      The Ultimate Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
    • Shrimp toast on a serving plate.
      Creole Shrimp Toast – Easy and Cheesy
    • BBQ shrimp and grits in a skillet.
      New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Grits (No Grill Needed)
    • A bowl of shrimp creole served over rice.
      Creamy Cajun Shrimp (20 Minutes)
    • Pecan praline candy on a plate.
      Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines
    • Three scoops of bourbon ice cream in a glass dessert dish.
      Bourbon Ice Cream
    • Twoo hurricane cocktails with Mardi Gras beads.
      Hurricane Cocktail Recipe – A Mardi Gras Favorite
    • A blackened grouper filet on a plate with grits, garnished with a lemon slice.
      Blackened Grouper
    • Pecan Pralines and Cream Ice Cream in a glass bowl on red and white napkins
      Pecan Pralines and Ice Cream
    • Smoked shrimp on a plate garnished with parsley.
      Smoked Shrimp – A Quick and Easy Recipe
    • Dirty rice topped with parsley and a glass of wine.
      Easy Classic Cajun Dirty Rice with Sausage
    • Spicy Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwiches topped with blue cheese crumbles
      Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
    • A slice of Southern Pecan Praline Cheesecake ready to serve with a dollop of whipped cream
      Southern Pecan Praline Cheesecake Recipe
    • A slice of Southern praline pecan cake on a plate with a sweetened condensed milk topping.
      Southern Pecan Praline Cake – Easy and Delicious
    • Easy Mardi Gras Snack Mix-5
      Mardi Gras Snack Mix – A Quick and Easy Appetizer
    • Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip-7
      Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – A Flavorful Appetizer

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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