Mardi Gras Recipes

While New Orleans is the hub of all things Mardi Gras, travel to the “Big Easy” isn’t quite as easy anymore in the middle of a global pandemic. If you’ve been itching to try a taste of popular Mardi Gras foods, try these recipes to bring the party to your own home!

• This King Cake recipe from Southern Living encompasses a rich tradition and history of New Orleans as well as remarkable taste. It takes a bit of time to make from scratch, but is well worth the wait. 
• Taste of Home shares a recipe for Easy Jambalaya that takes less than an hour to prepare and brings you straight to a New Orleans restaurant from home. 
• A Cajun Shrimp Skillet from Delish is so easy to make, you can add it into your normal meal rotation year-round. 
• Purewow shares a recipe for New Orleans-Style Beignets that bring the perfect amount of sweetness to your Fat Tuesday. 
• Try these fried catfish from Grandbaby Cakes and add them to your cooking arsenal for a great southern flavor any time you are craving it. 
• Hush Puppies from Spoon Fork Bacon are a savory New Orleans favorite. 
• The Recipe Critic teaches you how to make Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits in less than 30 minutes for a delicious meal that can be enjoyed any time of day. 
• A Couple Cooks share this recipe for Cafe Au Lait that is a staple in New Orleans Cafes. 
• This Red Beans and Rice Soup with Cajun Chicken from Better Homes & Gardens can be enjoyed with cornbread for a classic New Orleans comfort meal. 
• Better Homes & Gardens also shares a recipe for this Shrimp Po’ Boy typically served on a French baguette for a delicious and easy New Orleans-style lunch. 
• Cajun Boiled Crawfish from Cajun Cooking Recipes can serve up to 10 people, so add it to the list for your next gathering! 

Any of these recipes will make you feel instantly like you’re in the French Quarter. Try one, a few, or all of them for your at-home Mardi Gras celebration and enjoy the delicious flavors these celebratory foods offer.