Mardi Gras
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Articles on Mardi Gras
How To
How to Make a Roux (And How Not to Ruin It)
Roux—a simple mixture of equal parts fat and flour—is the base of so many beloved dishes, from comfort...
History of
How Moon Pies Became a Mardi Gras Tradition
To most, Mardi Gras is synonymous with certain foods and places—king cake and New Orleans top the...
Spotlight Interviews
She's New Orleans' Biggest Praline Producer and You Don't Know Her Name
It is without a doubt that Louisiana is one of America’s truest treasures. The creation and evolution...
Recipe Round-Ups
The Big Easy: 11 Effortless Mardi Gras Recipes with Classic New Orleans Flavor
Mardi Gras celebrations happen for a span of several days, but it technically falls on Tuesday (Fat...
Recipe Round-Ups
11 Mardi Gras Drinks to Get the Good Times Rolling
Mardi Gras is basically one big party, and what's a party without drinks? To properly celebrate the...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Jambalaya and Etouffee?
I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions...
Explainers
Bread Pudding Is the New Orleans Specialty You Shouldn't Overlook
Food historian Susan Tucker included bread pudding as one of the definitive New Orleans foods in her...
Food News
Usher in Mardi Gras with a Homemade King Cake
If there’s one thing that’s consistent in New Orleans, it’s king cake on Mardi Gras. The cake has...
Explainers
What Are Paczki and Why Are They So Popular on Fat Tuesday?
Mardi Gras, literally translated from French to “Fat Tuesday,” is fast approaching, which means it...
Videos on Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Recipes
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Cajun Soufflé
Andouille sausage and creole seasoning spice up this Cajun take on soufflé from Joy the Baker.
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Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo
An easy recipe for slow cooker shrimp gumbo. You will need fresh shrimp, andouille sausage, canned...
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Vieux Carré Cocktail
This classic rye whiskey cocktail from New Orleans also calls for Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine...
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Chocolate Pecan Pie
Learn to make a rich chocolate pecan pie with bourbon for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or special...
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Easy Bananas Foster
A show-off dessert with rum and fire.
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Spicy Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits
A Southern spicy shrimp and white cheddar grits.
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Sweet Potato Biscuits
A delicious sweet potato biscuit recipe.
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Spicy Fried Chicken with Cane Syrup
This flavorful, crunchy fried chicken has a New Orleans-meets-Asian twist: it's brined in a crawfish...