Mardi Gras

This weekend we had our Mardi Gras party. This is a party that we inherited from my parents who had it for 17 years before deciding that they had had enough. They gave us their recipes and decorations and we started having it last year. They came down for it last year with 3 of their friends and this year with 2 of them. And we have a great time. This year I think I really got the recipes down since everyone was raving about the food and we tried some new things. 42 people! In our tiny apartment! I think everyone had a great time, and it was even worth being up til 4 cleaning. And we went through a huge amount of liquor (4 cases of beer, 3 bottles of red wine, 2 bottles of bourbon, 2 bottles of whiskey, 3 bottles of vodka, 1 of gin, 2 of rum . . .) Pictures are available here including most of the food. Ok, so here is the menu (let me know if you want any of the recipes):

Cajun Crab Dip
Okra Gumbo (vegan)
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp (to add to stuff since I dont cook with them)
White Rice (for gumbos, red beans and creoles)
Red Beans (vegan, gluten free)
Jambalaya (gluten free)
Pork and Alligator Sausage (gluten free)
Smoked Andouille Sausage (gluten free)
Chipotle Franks (vegan)
Alligator Creole (gluten free, all the creoles were made with brown rice flour [my first experience cooking with it])
Crawfish Creole (gluten free)
Creole Sauce (vegan, gluten free)
Crawfish Cheesecake
Crabbies
Cajun/Buffalo Chik'n Dip (vegetarian [used Morning Star Chik'n] and added some cajun seasoning)
Jalapeno Cornbread (vegetarian)
Remoulade (vegan [used vegenaise and tamari for mayo and Worcestershire], gluten free)
Mardi Gras Dip (vegan, gluten free)
Mardi Gras Peanuts (vegan, gluten free)
Cajun Hot Sticks (vegan)

Dessert:
Sugar Glazed Pecans (vegan, gluten free)
King Cake
Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Glaze
Caramel Pecan Bars (vegan)
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla and Strawberry Frosting (gluten free, brought by a guest)
Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes (vegan, gluten free, brought by a guest)

Other:
Mardi Gras punch (vodka)
Hurricanes (dark rum)
Strawberry "Jello" shots (vegan, vodka)
Grape, Lemon and Lime Jello Shots (vodka)