Home cooking may not sound as glamorous as Mardi Gras, but following some recipe ideas could inject some of the flavour of the festival.

Reisterstown Patch suggested that bacon-wrapped shrimp, potato salad and pork n' beans is the perfect food to recreate the spirit of the event.

Wrapping large shrimp or king prawns with the meat adds flavour and a contrast of textures, while the accompaniments are packed with Cajun-inspired tastes.

If the weather is less-than perfect for barbequing, be sure to have a suitable frying pan on hand.

The Lodge Logic Round Fat Free Fryer 11-1/4" diameter pan is ideal for cooking up the delicious morsels, with the pre-seasoned cookware sporting a ribbed bottom, allowing fat to drain away in order to provide a crispier, healthier result.

Alternatively, the Lodge Logic Signature Skillet offers a classic design in durable cast iron which will "last for generations", with a contemporary addition of stylish stainless steel handles.