Mardi Gras Party Ideas

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Invite your friends over, whip up some fried chicken, BBQ shrimp, etouffee and oysters, then wash it down with some of these classic cocktails! "laissez les bon temps rouler" (ie, Let the good times roll!)

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Mardi Gras Party Invitations

Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with these chic Mardi Gras Party invitations.

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Send out a festive paper or online invitation to set the party mood.

Countdown to Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday is February 21, 2012. Join the party!

Everyone loves a parade.

Our favorite: Cajun Bloody Mary

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Adapted from the restaurant Cochon in New Orleans.

Classic New Orleans Food

It's not a party without some yummy, spicy cajun food like Chicken and Andouille Étouffée!

Classic Mardi Gras recipes that everyone will love.

Mardi Gras Headquarters

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Everything you need for a fun party.

Eden Godsoe: Having thrown a few large parties that required cases upon cases of beer, wine and liquor, I highly recommend BevMo and their delivery service.

Fun cocktails everyone will like

Favorite drink recipes: Hurricane, Mai Tai, Mojito, Red Rooster, Lava Lamps, Bahama Mama, Bourbon Slush

Recipes from CHOW for Mardi Gras

Jambalaya, Maque Choux, Chile Roasted Shrimp, Spiced Pecans, Meat Pies, Planter's Punch Cocktail, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Boudin Balls, Shrimp Bisque, Blackened Catfish and more!!!!

Fantastic food and drink recipes. They all sound delicious!

French Creole Mardi Gras Cocktail

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Citrus, bitters and cherries make this the perfect Marti Gras cocktail!

Emeril Lagasse's Hurricane Cocktail

The Hurricane became popular at Pat O'Briens bar in 1940's New Orleans, apparently debuted at the 1939 World's Fair and was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses the first drinks were served in.

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Your party isn't complete without this quintessential New Orleans cocktail.

Beignets for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras will soon be here. If you are not fortunate enough to be in New Orleans on February 21st, celebrate at home with some traditional beignets. These puffy pastries, literally translated "bumps," are easy and delicious. Make an…

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Serve these up with Cafe du Monde coffee for a sweet taste of New Orleans.

Claudia: I want this now!

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 Why not make something pretty with those leftover beads?!

DIY Beaded Candle Holders

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Celebrations.com added:

 Citrus, bitters and cherries make this the perfect Marti Gras cocktail!

French Creole Mardi Gras Cocktail

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Larissa added:

 Serve these up with Cafe du Monde coffee for a sweet taste of New Orleans.

Beignets for Mardi Gras

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Mardi Gras will soon be here. If you are not fortunate enough to be in New Orleans on February 21st, celebrate at home with some traditional beignets. These puffy pastries, literally translated "bumps," are easy and delicious. Make an…

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Larissa added:

 Your party isn't complete without this quintessential New Orleans cocktail.

Emeril Lagasse's Hurricane Cocktail

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The Hurricane became popular at Pat O'Briens bar in 1940's New Orleans, apparently debuted at the 1939 World's Fair and was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses the first drinks were served in.

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