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Hurricane Cocktails

If you can't make it to New Orleans this year, you can still mix up these classic Mardi Gras drinks for Fat Tuesday!

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Collards

SUBMITTED BY: GRANNIEGRUMP56

This is a classic formula for perfect collard greens. Simmered with bacon, potato and wine vinegar, these greens are sensational.

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Live it up with these five-star recipes for étouffée, gumbo, collards, crawfish, and other Cajun and Creole favorites.

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Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake: a fabulous ring-shaped pastry sprinkled with green, gold, and purple sugars.

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A sturdy bowl of gumbo revives you after days and nights of revelry, and gives you the strength to party on until Lent.

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Creole Crab and Corn Chowder

Submitted by: Chef John

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Fresh crab and fresh corn give this Creole-style chowder a delightful flavor, perfect for summer.

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Cajun Shrimp with Cheese Grits

Submitted by: WSBLEND

Home Town: Clearwater, Florida, USA

Living In: Longwood, Florida, USA

Louisiana style gets together with low-country cooking for a Cajun-inspired version of shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and the Cajun holy trinity - onion, bell pepper, and celery.

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Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Submitted by: NOLAMom

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

This simple and easy version of shrimp served over buttery cheese grits is ready in just a few minutes and will be a breakfast or brunch dish to remember. Cayenne pepper adds a Cajun-inspired hint of spice.

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Bananas Foster II

Submitted by: BUTTERMEBREAD

Bananas are cooked in a bubbling pan of dark brown sugar, butter, rum and cinnamon and served over ice cream with walnuts in this elegant, quick dessert.

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Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

Submitted by: RHONDA35

Home Town: Rio Hondo, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.

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Creole Seasoning Blend

Submitted by: JOSLYN

This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with recipe attached.