Easy Blackened Shrimp Alfredo with Fettuccine | The Cooking Bride Blackened shrimp alfredo, made with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, smoky spiced shrimp, and fettuccine is an easy restaurant-style dinner.

Make blackened shrimp Alfredo at home in 30 minutes—high heat for the crust, real cream and Parmesan, plus pasta water for silky sauce. 🍤✨

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Easy Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice One Pot Meal Easy Instant Pot red beans and rice will have you eating a hot bowl of this beloved New Orleans Creole comfort food in no time.

Mardi Gras red beans & rice secrets: quick-soak beans, use andouille + the Holy Trinity, cook rice with ¾ cup water per cup, and natural release. 🎭🍲

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New Orleans Muffuletta Olive Salad Recipe | The Cooking Bride Packed with a mix of olives, pickled vegetables, and savory herbs, this zesty muffuletta olive salad is a delightful addition to sandwiches.

Your Mardi Gras party needs muffulettas with olive salad inspired by Central Grocery—briny olives, giardiniera, and roasted peppers make this NOLA classic unforgettable. 🎭🥪

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Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches Mini muffuletta sandwiches are loaded with a taste of New Orleans. Bite-sized sandwiches are layered with meat, cheese, and salty olive salad.

The muffuletta was born at Central Grocery in 1906—when a clever idea put meats, cheese, and olive salad on bread. Now it's a Mardi Gras staple. 🎭🥪

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How to Make Beignets [from scratch] You don't have to make a trip to the Big Easy to enjoy fluffy beignets. Learn how to make beignets from scratch right in your own home!

Fluffy homemade beignets: proof yeast in warm water, rise 1 hour, fry at 375°F for 90 seconds, and dust with powdered sugar. Mardi Gras at home! 🎭✨

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Hurricane Cocktail Rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice and grenadine give this Hurricane cocktail a rose-color hue and a tropical flavor.

Hurricane cocktail essentials: light + dark rum, passion fruit juice, grenadine for that pink hue—and watch out, it's stronger than it tastes. 🍹

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Strawberry Champagne Cocktail This tasty strawberry champagne cocktail combines strawberry puree, ginger and champagne -- perfect for brunch, shower or a holiday party.

Valentine's strawberry champagne cocktail 🍓✨ Fresh strawberry purée and a hint of ginger make this rose-hued drink perfect for brunch or dinner.

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo This yummy chicken and sausage gumbo recipe, loaded with vegetables and spices, has a taste of New Orleans in every bite.

Perfect Mardi Gras gumbo: dark roux, the Holy Trinity, smoky sausage, a long simmer, and always served over white rice. 🎭🍲

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Easy Strawberry Sheet Cake with Buttercream Frosting Old fashioned strawberry sheet cake is bursting with strawberry flavor. Strawberry jello and fresh strawberry icing creates an explosion of color and taste.

Valentine's strawberry sheet cake secret 💕 Real diced strawberries in the frosting + strawberry gelatin in the batter for bakery flavor—ready in 30 minutes.

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Easy Garlic Butter Oven Baked Oysters (No Shucking!) | The Cooking Bride Easy Oven Baked Oysters with buttery garlic, Cajun spice, and Parmesan are a no-shuck, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in minutes!

Skip the shucking—bake pre-shucked oysters in a muffin tin with garlic butter, wine, and Parmesan. Ready in 9 minutes for easy Valentine's romance at home. 🦪💕

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Quick and Easy Crescent Roll King Cake for Mardi Gras This easy crescent roll king cake uses crescent roll dough for a quick and simple way to enjoy this festive treat.

King cake in 30 minutes—no yeast needed 🎭 Use crescent rolls, brown sugar + cinnamon filling, twist into a ring, chill before baking, then finish with festive sprinkles.

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Decadent Red Wine Mushroom Sauce for Steak Recipe | The Cooking Bride This velvety red wine mushroom sauce for steak tastes just like an expensive steak house dinner you can enjoy at home.

Make steakhouse-style red wine mushroom sauce at home in 30 minutes—brown the mushrooms, use a bold wine, and let it reduce for rich, velvety flavor.

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Southern Red Velvet Cake from Scratch Red velvet cake combines layers moist red chocolate cake sandwiched between creamy decadent cream cheese icing.

Valentine's Day calls for something classic ❤️ Homemade Southern red velvet cake with rich cocoa flavor and cream cheese frosting is always a love language. 🍰

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Homemade Moon Pies Learn how to make homemade Moon Pies with tender graham cracker cookies, marshmallow filling, and a smooth chocolate coating.

Moon Pies began in 1917 as a cheap, filling snack for coal miners and are now a Mardi Gras favorite tossed from parade floats. This homemade version features graham cookies, fluffy marshmallow, and smooth chocolate.

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Rich and Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta One Pot Meal Whether you're cooking for someone special or just treating yourself, Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a surefire way to bring smiles to the table.

Stress-free Valentine's Day Marry Me Chicken Pasta 💕 One pot, romantic wine sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and ready in just 18 minutes—perfect for staying in.

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Steak Oscar Steak oscar is the perfect choice for a romantic dinner at home. Steaks are topped with a creamy crab and reb pepper sauce.

Steak Oscar for Valentine's Day = steakhouse romance at home 💕 Pan-seared filet topped with creamy crab sauce and a hint of spice—no $200 bill required.

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Redneck Caviar [Cowboy Caviar] Redneck Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, is a delicious salsa made of black beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes and onions. Dip in!

Black beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro mixed with olive oil and red wine vinegar create a salsa that's packed with bold flavor and texture.

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Baked Spicy Pimento Cheese Stuffed Potato Bites Appetizer | The Cooking Bride You won’t be able to resist popping two or twelve of these stuffed potato bites. Petite potatoes are stuffed with spicy pimento cheese.

Want an easy game day appetizer that packs a spicy punch? Learn how to make these smoky chipotle pimento cheese stuffed potato skins, and your guests will be hooked on every bite—get the recipe today.

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Boudin Balls Boudin balls are a delicious Southern treat! Boudin sausage is rolled into meatballs, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown.

Mardi Gras Boudin Balls = the ultimate Cajun party food. Pork & rice sausage rolled into balls, Panko-crusted and fried golden, served with Comeback or Remoulade sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for Fat Tuesday!

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Mississippi Sin Dip Mississippi Sin Dip is creamy, cheesy and sinfully delicious. Sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheddar and ham are baked until melty and gooey.

It's called "sin dip" for a reason—rich, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent. Get the recipe and embrace the deliciousness.

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Oven Baked Chex Mix with Bacon Grease Homemade Chex Mix is everyone's favorite snack. But have you ever had Chex mix with bacon grease? It takes this yummy snack over the top.

This addictive Chex Mix—aka "Crack Mix"—is a family favorite for game days, road trips, and gifting. Easy to make and impossible to stop eating.

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Kettle Corn Enjoy your favorite fair food at home with this easy kettle corn recipe. With only four ingredients, you'll be able to enjoy homemade kettle corn all year.

Homemade kettle corn for Super Bowl 🏈 Just 4 ingredients, shake the pot every 10 seconds, and use a test kernel to nail perfect sweet-salty crunch every time. 🍿

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Hot Artichoke Dip with Broccoli | The Cooking Bride Ooey, gooey hot artichoke dip is loaded with artichoke hearts, broccoli and three different types of melty cheese. Serve with chips.

Throw a fuss-free Super Bowl party with this make-ahead broccoli artichoke dip—it stores well and even freezes for later. Perfect for easy entertaining.

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Chipotle Pepper Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread Spicy pimento cheese gets a zesty upgrade with the addition of smoked cheddar cheese and chipotle peppers in adobo.

15-minute Super Bowl win 🏈 Chipotle pimento cheese with smoked cheddar and chipotle heat—just mix, chill, and serve. Bacon optional, but highly encouraged.

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Oven Baked Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings | The Cooking Bride These yummy, finger-licking oven baked chicken wings get their sticky sweet flavor from a mix of honey, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce.

Super Bowl wings, no fryer mess 🏈 Honey garlic wings baked at 450°F with a honey-garlic-soy marinade that caramelizes into a glossy sauce. No oil, all flavor.

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Easy Homemade Fresh Garden Salsa in Minutes Fresh, zesty, and easy to make, this Garden Salsa recipe uses garden tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro for a bold flavor in minutes.

Super Bowl tip: Skip jarred salsa and make fresh garden salsa in 5 minutes. Toss everything in a food processor and get ready for recipe requests.

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Smoked Sausage Corn Chowder Creamy, hearty smoked sausage corn chowder slowly simmered with veggies, broth and whole milk, will warm you up on a chilly day.

Warm up with a bowl of creamy smoked sausage corn chowder—comfort in every bite.

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Mini Chicken Pot Pies Keep these mini chicken pot pies, filled with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy gravy, on hand for a busy weeknight or single serving meal.

Don't let big chicken pot pies overwhelm your family or lead to waste. Mini chicken pot pies give everyone their own perfect portion.

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15-Minute Silky Smooth Tomato Basil Bisque Recipe Forget tomato soup from a can. Tomato basil bisque from scratch is rich, creamy, comforting, and bursting with delicious flavor. 

Tired of bland canned tomato soup? This homemade tomato basil bisque brings creamy comfort and rich flavor with fresh herbs and real ingredients.

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BBQ Meatloaf with Bacon Tired of the same old boring meatloaf recipe? Give BBQ meatloaf with bacon a try! Top with your fave barbecue sauce and chopped bacon bits.

This BBQ Meatloaf with bacon blends ground bacon into the beef for unmatched moistness and smoky taste.

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