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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.

Milk Punch

Sip on this celebratory cocktail recipe that dates back generations. Known as a favorite in New Orleans, milk punch is...

Muffuletta Recipe

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

How to Make Copycat Popeyes Mardi Gras Mustard

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

12 Mardi Gras Drinks for Partying Like You’re on Bourbon Street

Pull out your purple, green and gold beads—it's time to shake and stir some Mardi Gras drinks like the bartenders...

Blueberry Iced Tea

1 review

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 find...

39 Fat Tuesday Recipes to Splurge On

Fat Tuesday, as its name implies, is meant for feasting on rich, luscious foods. Here are dozens of Fat Tuesday...

Sheet-Pan Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice

2 reviews

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

The Best Mardi Gras Party Ideas for a Family-Friendly Bash

Just because you're not in New Orleans doesn't mean you can't celebrate Fat Tuesday! Our Mardi Gras party ideas will...

50 New Orleans-Inspired Recipes for Mardi Gras

New Orleans is known for wild parties, beautiful architecture and some of the most flavorful food in the country. From...

How to Make a New Orleans-Style Hurricane Cocktail

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

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

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

10 Fun Centerpiece Ideas for Your Mardi Gras Party

If you're celebrating Fat Tuesday with a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras party, check out these festive centerpiece ideas you can...

Mardi Gras King Cake

7 reviews

This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token...

Hearty Muffuletta

5 reviews

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

Authentic Cajun Gumbo

8 reviews

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

Virgin Hurricanes

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

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

12 reviews

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

Shrimp Gumbo

31 reviews

A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...

Traditional New Orleans King Cake

15 reviews

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

Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

4 reviews

I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....

Louisiana Jambalaya