Ready to fake a bayou bash without setting foot in the Big Easy? No matter how far you are from Louisianna you can still enjoy Mardi Gras at home.
But no matter where you are you can still throw on some beads, crank up the zydeco tunes, and cook up a storm. From the comfort of your own home, you can whip up these spicy and savory that embody the spirit of Fat Tuesday!
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
Let your slow cooker take you on a trip to the French Quarter with Cajun Chicken Pasta that’s as creamy as it is dreamy. Imagine tender chicken that’s been simmering in spices all day, for a delicious chicken dinner.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
Instant Pot Jambalaya
With a riot of color and flavor, this Instant Pot Jambalaya brings the party to your pot with shrimp, sausage, chicken, and rice. It’s a one-pot feast that’s brimming with the kind of spice that’ll make your kitchen feel like Bourbon Street.
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Cajun Pasta Salad
Break the side dish monotony with a Cajun Pasta Salad that’s bursting with color, crunch, and a remoulade-style kick. Whip this up and watch it disappear faster than a flash mob on Fat Tuesday.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Pasta Salad
Instant Pot Gumbo
Unleash the Mardi Gras magic in your Instant Pot with a gumbo that’s got more soul than a brass band on parade. This stew is a hearty hodgepodge of sausage, shrimp, and okra that’ll make you feel like you’re dining in the bayou.
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Air Fryer Catfish
Skip the deep fryer and let the air fryer bring the Mardi Gras spirit to your catfish, creating a crispy, cornmeal-coated delight. Served with a side of spicy tartar sauce, it’s a nod to the New Orleans that you will love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Catfish
Instant Pot Dirty Rice
Turn your dinner into a Mardi Gras celebration with Instant Pot Dirty Rice that’s as easy as tossing beads from a float. Get ready for a comforting, spicy spectacle that’ll have your family feeling the New Orleans vibe from the comfort of home.
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Channel the spirit of New Orleans with this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice, a dish that’s hearty, spicy, and downright homey. Beans, veggies, sausage, and a blend of Cajun seasonings come together to create a comforting family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Cajun Wings
These Cajun Wings are your ticket to a finger-licking Mardi Gras fiesta any day of the year. Whether you air fry or bake them, they come out crispy and coated in a spice mix that’ll have you second-lining around the kitchen.
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