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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Holidays

    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.

    Latest In Mardi Gras

    A cast-iron skillet full of blackened shrimp and garnished with lime slices.

    Easy Blackened Shrimp – Cast Iron Skillet

    Buffalo shrimp on a plate with cocktail forks.

    Crispy Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp

    Three oysters Rockefeller on a bed of rock salt.

    The Ultimate Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

    A collage of five different Mardi Gras dishes including a King Cake and Hurricane.

    25 Mardi Gras Recipes & Menu Ideas 2023

    Shrimp toast on a serving plate.

    Creole Shrimp Toast – Easy & Cheesy

    BBQ shrimp and grits in a skillet.

    BBQ Shrimp and Grits

    A bowl of shrimp creole served over rice.

    New Orleans-Style Shrimp Creole with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

    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

    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

    A serving of Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Andouille sausage

    Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya – A Mardi Gras Favorite

    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 piece of Southern Pecan Praline Cake with Pecan and Praline topping being drizzled over it

    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

    Easy Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

    Easy Cheesy Parmesan Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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    Celebrate Father's Day with these easy recipes:

    • Sliced baby back ribs on a cutting board.
      Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub
    • Three scoops of bourbon ice cream in a glass dessert dish.
      Bourbon Ice Cream
    • Chili Rubbed Ribeye Steak topped with three pats of Maple Bourbon Butter on a white plate.
      Chili Rubbed Ribeye Steak with Maple Bourbon Butter
    • Two hamburgers topped with pimento cheese, fried onion rings, and a fried green tomato.
      Best Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers
    • Three oysters Rockefeller on a bed of rock salt.
      The Ultimate Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
    • A bowl of cocktail sauce next to fried oysters on a plate.
      Best Southern Crispy Fried Oysters

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    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
      Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake
    • Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.
      Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • Broccoli cheese casserole on a blue kitchen towel.
      Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
    • Rich and cheesy Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham ready to serve
      Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham
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