You don’t have to be in New Orleans to enjoy the party with these recipes.

Make it ahead of time, and stock your freezer with the rich Cajun gumbo.

Crawfish Boil

Nothing screams spring in New Orleans quite like a crawfish boil.

King Cake Beignets

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Let our recipe make yours easier than ever.

Make a double batch of cooked rice to spin this inexpensive staple into countless meals.

They’re bite-size versions of our favorite Italian sandwiches!

Southern Living Biscuit Beignets on a plate to serve dusted with powdered sugar

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Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake

Toasted pecans and rich cream cheese make this King Cake irresistibly delicious.

Mini King Cake Cupcakes

Why risk everyone not getting a slice of king cake this Fat Tuesday?

Make these personal, mini versions of the classic dessert instead.

Southern Living French Quarter Cheese Spread on a plate ready to serve with crackers

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Make your own as gifts or Mardi Gras treats.

Southern Living Creole Seasoning in a dish ready to use

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Southern Living Shrimp Boil ready to serve

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Mardi Gras King Cake

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Chicken Soups Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red Potatoes

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Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches

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Classic Shrimp And Grits

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Instant Pot Jambalaya

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Creole Seafood Jambalaya

Cajun Mac And Cheese

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New Orleans Beignets

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Hot Crawfish Dip

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Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

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SL’s Stovetop Crawfish Boil

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Our Best Jambalaya

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Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions

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Brennan’s Bananas Foster

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

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Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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King Cake Monkey Bread

Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes

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Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies

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New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

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King Cake Beignets

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Emily’s Red Beans and Rice

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Homemade Moon Pies

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Shrimp Creole

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Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya

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Sheet Pan Jambalaya

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Mini King Cake Cupcakes

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Shrimp Étouffée

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Pecan Pralines

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Smoked Turkey-and-Andouille Gumbo

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Big Batch Cajun Lemonade

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Leah Chase Gumbo Z’Herbes

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Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp

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Six crawfish roll sliders on a tray with lemon wedges. Two beers in glasses next to the tray.

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