If you are looking for a classic recipe to make to celebrate Mardi Gras or to indulge in on Fat Tuesday, you will love these Baked Beignets. They are a healthier version of the classic deep fried pastries that you will find all over New Orleans. Fluffy and pillowy squares of dough dusted with a …
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Jambalaya is one of the most popular, one pot dishes made in New Orleans, especially this time of the year. With Mardi Gras celebrations in full force and Fat Tuesday right around the corner, many people across the globe will be making this classic dish to celebrate the carnival season. So why is this dish …
If you are looking for a great recipe to make for your Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras celebration but don’t have a lot of time to cook, you are going to love this delicious Crock Pot Gumbo recipe. This thick and hearty stew contains the holy trinity of vegetables which include onions, celery and green …
Bananas Foster is an impressive dessert that requires only a few ingredients to make. Slices of bananas that cook in a brown sugar and cinnamon sauce and then flash flavored in banana liqueur and rum. If that wasn’t good enough by itself, the warm and flavorful bananas have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on …
If you have ever wondered why Pancakes are served on Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday), let me explain. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is the final day of the Mardi Gras Carnival season. It is historically the last day of celebration before the Lenten fasting season begins. Therefore, Fat Tuesday has been come to be known …
There is no better way to celebrate the end of the Mardi Gras carnival season than with delicious Fat Tuesday recipes. Shrove Tuesday, also know as Fat Tuesday, is the last day before the Lenten season begins. And for many people it is the last day before they begin fasting on Ash Wednesday. Therefore, this …
Red beans and rice is a classic recipe that is hugely popular in not only New Orleans, but all of Louisiana. This meal is a southern tradition that has been passed down for generations in just about every household. This dish is traditionally made on Mondays, using up the leftovers from Sunday meals. The combination …
Now that Mardi Gras season is here it is time to share our favorite Crock Pot Jambalaya recipe. Although we make Jambalaya for dinner several times throughout the year, we always make it as part or Fat Tuesday celebration. There is nothing like enjoying the vibrant flavors of classic New Orleans inspired meals, especially in …
One of the best things about Carnival season is being able to enjoy a piece, or two, of King Cake! Yes, we know that Beignets are popular in New Orleans, but there is something about eating a dessert that can only be served for a few weeks during the year. This sweet roll dessert is …
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a great recipe to serve on Fat Tuesday! Not only do you get all the Cajun flavors that are commonly found in New Orleans, but you get to splurge one last time by eating pasta on Fat Tuesday. As much as I love Instant Pot Gumbo and Jambalaya, I …