The Best Mardi Gras Recipes! Delicious Southern Recipes You Need to Make!


Mardi Gras 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21! Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” Long ago in France, the day before Ash Wednesday became known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday.” Mardi Gras traditions date back to thousands of years ago! It is celebrated all around the world in Brazil, Venice, and New Orleans!

I LOVED visiting New Orleans and learned so much about the history, food, and culture. While visiting I had quite the experience getting educated about Mardi Gras and all the different parades and floats and krewes. Needless to say I love New Orleans and had a great time visiting. If you want to see all of my Lousiana Foods, follow my American Eats series while I eat across America trying new recipes! I hope you enjoy these rich, savory, and delicious Southern recipes! Happy Mardi Gras!

An image of Shrimp Étouffée in a bowl. An image of Easy Dirty Rice on a plate.

The Ultimate Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich An image of a jar of Remoulade Sauce

An image of Chicken with Easy Homemade Cajun Chicken (Dry Rub Spice Mix) An image of New Orleans Beignets on a plate.

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