The biggest football game of the year is in New Orleans: a city of lights, of tipsy streets, of slushees, of fried food and jambalaya. Can you think of a better reason to throw a party this Sunday?
The food of New Orleans lends itself perfectly to (hopefully) celebratory football-watching. So choose a gumbo, an oyster preparation and a spicy cocktail, and invite your friends. You've got an awesome Sunday ahead of you.
Horseradish Vodka Bloody Mary by NWB
![Horseradish Vodka Bloody Mary](https://images.food52.com/7Lp6hZFNewpCVT6vo57igGDq4B8=/3833d1ed-dc1a-4a93-9fb9-a1c2cee861c4--040511F_696.JPG)
Fried Oysters with Saffron Aioli by Savorykitchen
![Fried Oysters](https://images.food52.com/Q-7b5e7Xtr0q4KtgU5lznPVxzoo=/21a02039-861f-4944-bf72-868d879c88cc--020210F_0491.JPG)
Fried Scallop Sandwich by fiveandspice
![](https://images.food52.com/FhUWpvyzjyryIJ2_uejb3XtVOGY=/2c7885f0-890a-4c36-b097-2135a4dfe803--food52_10-09-12-4027.jpg)
Crab Beignets with Aioli Dipping Sauce by ChefJune
![Crab Beignets](https://images.food52.com/hqojeYWqCF8rG1tQaichMtwQaCY=/955fdaf9-9089-43f4-a846-e91aa8465112--053111F_582.JPG)
Brown Rice Jambalaya-ish by healthierkitchen
![Brown Rice Jambalaya-ish](https://images.food52.com/iRf7UlbBE88bpppwvgKGOSKn5ts=/73ed46d0-bbd0-4518-810d-40a8a1b67dcb--food52_01-10-12-7145.jpg)
Barbecue Shrimp: A Down-Home, Messy, Good Meal by Waverly
![barbecue shrimp](https://images.food52.com/YAe_wvFHqNppgbZbGOi6AndfBr8=/e9ed2e8d-5dcc-4686-9376-f15d657d0e29--food52_10-09-12-2097.jpg)
Cornbread with Chorizo by boulangere
![Cornbread with Chorizo](https://images.food52.com/nyoQoxqYZF9bE7lK8HmT-33ofRI=/838ed5ca-f86f-4ee3-b47f-d0ee1062e538--food52_06-19-12-9097.jpg)
Shrimp Gumbo by drbabs
![Shrimp Gumbo](https://images.food52.com/JoO8FY221qawqeo7ItEBIf2gkkk=/0529023d-d0a4-4ff4-b47e-75a3426597d7--030111F_432.JPG)
Chili Gumbo by aargersi
![Chili Gumbo](https://images.food52.com/1aL0ts4HiXvFtkXm15IvzfHRueA=/d059e294-b639-44cf-a02c-678e179e1e5e--food52_01-08-13-2013.jpg)
Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding by student epicure
![](https://images.food52.com/NDQ2xhsGKVpR3QW_ZdgQAIqKo0c=/3169ac27-5b74-4489-a17a-a2e409052526--022310F_390.JPG)
Get ready for game day:
![](https://images.food52.com/8ytTCDQfS74MrpCqGxC6rY0jyLY=/0ede6503-57c7-4c9d-9f77-47ea82469d7f--050311F_366.JPG)
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