Mardi Gras Recipes

On Fat Tuesday, serve up the best party food around. We’ve got Mardi Gras recipes galore: appetizers, main dishes and sides that make the holiday fun for the whole family.

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70 Classic Mardi Gras Recipes

Whether it's king cake, beignets or muffuletta, these classic Mardi Gras recipes are so good, you'll be making them long after Fat Tuesday is over.

25 Healthy Mardi Gras Foods

Eat light Big Easy-style with these healthy Mardi Gras foods.


Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

This frosted king cake recipe is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras get-together.


What Is a Paczki?

Filled with jelly and coated in sugar, paczki are a treat worth seeking out on Fat Tuesday.


Mardi Gras Mustard

Good news, spice lovers: Popeyes' cult-favorite sweet-and-spicy sandwich spread is easy to make at home. Make Mardi Gras mustard the...

Muffuletta Recipe

Muffuletta, which originated in New Orleans, is named after the round, crusty Sicilian loaf of bread it's traditionally served on.


What Is the Cajun Holy Trinity and How Is It Used?

Three savory vegetables make up the Cajun 'holy trinity' and serve as the aromatic base in many Cajun and Creole...

Milk Punch

Milk punch is a luxuriously sweet and creamy bourbon cocktail, perfect for brunch or dessert.


Blueberry Iced Tea

I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. If it’s going to take...


Margarita Cupcakes

My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most requested recipe. It is delicious! If you are unable to...

Sheet-Pan Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice

Sheet-pan dinners are a busy cook's dream with quick prep and easy cleanup. This sheet-pan jambalaya is a healthy twist...


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How to Make a New Orleans-Style Hurricane Cocktail

Happy Mardi Gras! You can celebrate in style with the iconic and fruity hurricane drink.


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New Orleans Beignets

The Big Easy is known for its fresh, doughy beignets. Here is our recipe for making these iconic doughnuts at...


Muffuletta Olive Salad

This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted...

Festive King’s Cake

In New Orleans, after the cake is baked a tiny toy baby is often inserted into it. Whoever gets the...


Virgin Hurricanes

Revelers of all ages can enjoy a nonalcoholic version of the punchlike refresher that’s often called Mardi Gras in a...


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Mardi Gras Cupcakes

Take these simple Mardi Gras cupcakes to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love to help decorate them...


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King Cake Recipe

Here is the story behind this lucky dessert—and a guide on how to make king cake from scratch.


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Shrimp Gumbo

This classic shrimp gumbo recipe is the perfect introduction to Louisiana-style cooking.


Muffuletta Cheesecake

When I needed a party appetizer and couldn’t find a recipe I liked, I created my own. This...


Hearty Muffuletta

Famous in Louisiana, a muffuletta is a combo of cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian bread...

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Authentic Cajun Gumbo

I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun gumbo recipe is one of...