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Just because they call it “Fat Tuesday” doesn’t mean you need to interpret that literally. Celebrate Mardi Gras tomorrow with Southern-style dishes but leave the sticks of butter, mounds of meat and gobs of heavy cream off the shopping list. These healthy picks will make your mouth water.

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• Ginger Margarita
• Jazz Fest

Satisfying Soup
• Corn, Crawfish and Andouille Chowder

Southern-Style Sides
• Southwestern Slaw
• Tex-Mex Red Beans and Rice

Must-Have Mains
• Low-Fat Seafood Gumbo
• Cajun Jambalaya

No-So Fat Tuesday Desserts
• Bourbon Street Balls with Pecans
• Raspberry Filled Crepes

Need more ideas? Check out last year’s Mardi Gras menu »