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Big Charlie's Gumbo

SUBMITTED BY: Eric Bernabe

A roux cooked to a deep reddish-brown is what gives gumbo it 's distinctive flavor. This gumbo incorporates andouille sausage, cubes of beef, crab and shrimp in a highly seasoned stew with okra.

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Mardi Gras Tips & Advice

Toss some beads, mix some drinks, or bake a king cake and indulge in the spirit of Mardi Gras.

King Cake

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

Favorite Gumbo Recipes

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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Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: clfgrl

Red beans and a ham hock slowly simmer with seasonings for maximum flavor. Smoked sausage is stirred in towards the end for a hearty, hot meal that's perfect when the cold winds blow.

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Cajun Jambalaya

Submitted by: Knorr

Large shrimp and tender pieces of chicken breast are cooked with andouille sausage, sweet red peppers, and a flavored rice mixture for an easy Cajun-inspired dinner.

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Dirtier Rice

Submitted by: Knorr

A Cajun-inspired take on dirty rice achieves main-dish status when made with ground beef, onions, peppers, and celery, and a flavored rice mix.

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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.

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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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Tasty Collard Greens

Submitted by: ANADRI

A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.