What are some good Mardi Gras themed recipes and dishes that I can make to help celebrate?
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http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mardi-Gras-King-Cake/Detail.aspx
Other suggestions:
Seafood Gumbo: For real southern style gumbo, use blue crab meat and, serve with Tabasco sauce for those who like it hot!
You can find a recipe here: http://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/seafood_gumbo_recipe_2.html
Lots of of other Gumbo options here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Events-and-Gatherings/Mardi-Gras/Gumbo/ViewAll.aspx
If you make Gumbo, consider making some red beans and rice to go with it:
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/gmeat/red_beans_and_rice_recipe.html
More Mardi Gras recipes, sorted by topic:
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/holiday-recipes/mardi_gras_recipes.html
As for drinks, how about some hurricane cocktails? It's a traditional New Orleans fave. You can watch a video that shows how to make them here:
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Mardi-Gras-Making-a-Hurricane-Cocktail-Video/detail.aspx
or just read the recipe here: http://www.idrink.com/v.html?id=3371
More drink recipes: http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Events-and-Gatherings/Mardi-Gras/Hurricanes/ViewAll.aspx
Have fun!
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If you're feeling creative, try making a homemade king cake. If you can make a normal loaf of bread, you can do this.
It's typically the last day many people eat meat, as some give it up for Lent, so definitely include lots of meat on Mardi Gras day!
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Ingredients:
* 6 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 6 green onions and tops, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 2 cups water
* 3 pounds shrimp, peeled,deveined
* 1/4 cup chopped parsley
* salt and pepper, to taste
* 1 small bay leaf
* tabasco sauce, to taste
* hot cooked rice
* throw in some old bay seasoning as well.
Preparation:
In a skillet, melt the butter; add flour, stirring to blend. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour mixture is deep golden brown. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Stir in the water, shrimp, parsley and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked. Serve over hot rice.
Serves 4 to 6.
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