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    Holidays & Events

    It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    What Are Paczki, Plus How to Make Your Own at Home

    Filled with jelly and coated in sugar, paczki are a treat worth seeking out on Fat Tuesday.
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    60 Fat Tuesday Recipes to Splurge On

    Fat Tuesday, as its name implies, is meant for feasting on rich, luscious foods. Here...
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    70 of the Best Recipes for Mardi Gras

    Get a taste of the Big Easy with the best recipes for Mardi Gras. Whether...
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    55 New Orleans-Inspired Recipes for Mardi Gras

    New Orleans is known for wild parties, beautiful architecture and some of the most flavorful...
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    25 Healthy Mardi Gras Recipes

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

    24 Showstopping Desserts for Your Mardi Gras Party

    Take your Mardi Gras party to New Orleans with these authentic dessert recipes. We have...

    What Is King Cake? Here’s How to Make This Mardi Gras Treat

    Here's the story behind this lucky dessert—and a guide to how to make king cake...

    30 Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks

    Versatility is the name of the game with these super-refreshing, non-alcoholic cocktails. Great as party...

    Mardi Gras King Cake

    This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you...

    Shrimp Gumbo

    A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always...

    New Orleans Beignets

    These sweet, square and holeless French doughnuts are known as beignets. New Orleans’ traditional breakfast...

    Virgin Hurricanes

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

    Hearty Muffuletta

    Famous in Louisiana, muffulettas are cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian...
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    Authentic Cajun Gumbo

    I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun...

    Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

    Here's a family-sized version of my grandma's summertime dessert. I can still taste the sweet...

    Traditional New Orleans King Cake

    Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby...

    Louisiana Jambalaya

    My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun...

    20 Cajun Recipes to Make with the Holy Trinity

    Commonly used in Louisiana-style recipes, the "Cajun Trinity" is a medley of chopped onion, celery...