Fat Tuesday is all about excess and decadence–the last hurrah before lent, making it a great excuse to party, even if you’re no where near New Orleans. Here are 10 ideas on how to bring the Big Easy to your bash.
Decorations
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Decorations are easy! Grab gold (symbolizes power), purple (justice), and green (faith) beads at a dollar store the to make effortless centerpieces and hand out to guests.
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Feathered masks also make great party favors to get everyone in the mood. Or create a craft, like the idea, above to get kids involved. =
Drinks
A Mardi Gras-Rita puts the colors of the holiday in a glass. Get the recipe.
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Pay homage to The Big Easy with this classic, New Orleans cocktail, which you can make in bulk, like punch!
Food
Raz’z spicy Jambalaya is just the decadent southern meal to get everyone in the mood. Shrimp, chicken, and sausage are sautéed with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a creamy Cajun sauce. This signature Louisiana Creole dish was featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” It might just be the best thing you’ll ever eat.
Jambalaya, Shrimp Etoufe, Bayou Chicken, and Gumbo–this culinary tour of the bayou is your one-stop shop for everything New Orleans and delicious.
It doesn’t get more decadent than Oysters Rockafeller, a Louisiana classic. And these almost-ready creations from Turner’s Seafood are a snap to make. Just pop ‘em in the oven for
Celebrate the colors of Mardi Gras with this clever appetizer. Get the recipe.
Beignets are the donuts of New Orleans–only much lighter and more delicious. And they’re surprisingly easy to make. Get the recipe.
It’s not a true Mardi Gras bash without the traditional King Cake. Straight from New Orleans, Caluda’s King Cakes come with all the flavor, color, and tradition that makes a King Cake Party legendary—including the highly coveted toy baby baked into the handcrafted mix.
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