This chicken and sausage gumbo with okra is made with the traditional roux, Holy trinity of vegetables, and full of rich, flavorful spices.

Southern Shrimp & Baked Stone-Ground Grits with Mustard Seed Chowchow- incredible served for any meal of the day.

There is nothing better than a pot of homemade red beans and rice. This Monday recipe is hearty, smoky, and comfort food at its finest.

Quick and Easy King Cake filled with Chocolate, Strawberry, & Sweet Cream Cheese. Comes together with less than five ingredients.

A wonderful twist on a traditional shrimp boil. Smoked in a garlic herb butter really adds extra flavor to this already delicious dish.

King cake macarons filled with cinnamon cream cheese buttercream for Mardi Gras

Gumbo with Smoked Okra

Mardi Gras isn’t the same without some version of King Cake! This cream cheese and cinnamon filled swirled version is my take on the classic

A twist on the New Orleans classic, the muffuletta sandwich, this individual vegetarian version is one you can enjoy far beyond Fat Tuesday.

Shrimp Creole with Jambalaya Rice makes every day a celebration!

Quick New Orleans Red Beans & Rice- a full-flavored shortcut version.

Seared Shrimp Po’ Boys w/ Creole Slaw are a super tasty, easy & healthy twist on the Louisiana classic. Perfect any time of year!

What are you eating for Fat Tuesday? Try this Fat Tuesday Burger with cheese, bacon, avocado, blue cheese dressing and more!

This glittery and gorgeous Mardi Gras King Cake Pecan Praline Puff Pastry is ready to eat in 35 minutes or less!

Spiked dessert recipe! Easy dip with a rum bananas foster sauce. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a no bake Bananas Foster Cheesecake Dip .

My favorite recipe for Shrimp Creole is absolutely delicious and so easy that you can be sitting down to eat in 30 minutes!

Celebrate Mardi Gras like the locals with this comforting and delicious Gumbo Pasta Bake that’s filled with shrimp, chicken, and sausage

Nothing says Mardi Gras like King Cake! Bring the bayou to you with this quick and easy King Cake recipe and let the good times roll!

Creole-spiced Chicken Seafood & Sausage Gumbo with a luxurious dark roux is a delicious celebration soup for Mardi Gras!

No Churn Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream is the best kind of sweet treat to enjoy this Carnival season!

It’s not Mardi Gras without shrimp po boys! This swaps out sliced tomato for a flavorful tomato chutney.

Succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and classic Creole seasoning make this Shrimp Creolefor Two the PERFECT date night dinner!