This collection of Top 15 Cajun Recipes for Mardi Gras includes some uniquely delicious and mostly healthier Cajun-inspired or Cajun fusion recipes with a decadent mini dessert added for good measure! Many of these recipes will be perfect for a Mardi Gras party or any party. We have included appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, blackened dishes,…
Creole
New Orleans Weekend Getaway
This past weekend my husband and I decided to drive to New Orleans for a foodie getaway and take advantage of the COOLinary New Orleans menus with 80 restaurants providing 2-3 course lunch menus for only $20 or less and 3 course dinner menus at $39 or less and 3 course brunch menus at $39 or less during…
Maque Choux (A Cajun Corn Side Dish)
Maque Choux is a creamy, spicy Cajun side dish made of corn, onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, heavy cream, and Cajun spices. Maque Choux is the second recipe in our Mardi Gras Menu for those of you who, like me, can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. However, this Cajun side…
Creole Green Beans
Creole Green Beans are savory and spicy and delicious with bacon, onions, tomatoes, chilies, and cajun seasoning and make a perfect Cajun Side Dish for Mardi Gras or any time. Creole Green Beans make a perfect side dish to any Mardi Gras celebration meal. Since there is likely a 100% chance I won’t be making…
