9 Mardi Gras recipes perfect for partying all weekend

We all love Mardi Gras, from the beads to the booze to the food. This year, get a little closer to New Orleans with nine recipes inspired by the city’s rich culinary traditions. With food this good, it’s easy to let the good times roll.

1. Recipe: Cajun Pasta

2. Recipe: Josh Galliano's Crawfish Bread

3. Recipe: Crawfish Lasagna

4. Recipe: Sazerac 

5. Recipe: Shrimp and Grits

6. Recipe: Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

7. Recipe: Beignets

8. Recipe: Everything-in-the-Crisper Jambalaya

9.Recipe: Hurricane

Claire Ma is an editorial intern at Sauce Magazine.