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Celebrate the Flavors of Mardi Gras
Bring the festive spirit of Mardi Gras to your table. With its signature masks, parades and brass bands, Fat Tuesday will be celebrated February 24. Not making the journey to the Big Easy? Mealtime.org shares quick, Cajun and Creole-style recipes that deliver the classic flavors of Bourbon Street fare.

	Mardi Gras Catfish Gumbo Savor the flavors of New Orleans with this hearty gumbo. Made easy with convenient canned tomatoes, okra and corn, this nutritious dish is as colorful as the costumes on Bourbon Street. What a great way to “eat your colors” – a simple nutrition tip for getting the health benefits from a variety of veggies!

The Big Easy Spicy Shrimp Prepare this Big Easy dish that’s big on flavor! Shrimp, sautéed vegetables and spicy chiles combine in a zesty recipe that delivers the Cajun flavors of Louisiana. The delicious blend of canned tomatoes and spaghetti sauce also adds plenty of lycopene and vitamins A and C.

Bourbon Peach Sorbet Whirl sweet canned peaches and smooth bourbon together to create this frozen Southern cocktail to cool your taste buds. Blended to perfection, the sorbet is the perfect complement to any Cajun dish (and a deliciously easy way to fit in more fruit).

From kid-friendly fare to tailgating feasts, we have Mealtime solutions for you.

Every week you'll find new canned food tips and recipes that fit your personal lifestyle needs. From making meals on the go, to cooking for a crowd, Mealtime.org has you covered. Simply click on the lifestyle that defines you, and you'll find valuable information to arm you in the kitchen. Happy cooking!

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