Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just a reason for locals and tourists alike to party in the streets. The carnival season is surrounded by mystery, secrets and traditions that go back hundreds of years. From the colors of the costumes, to the riders on the floats to King Cake, everything that takes place during Mardi […]

You don’t have to stumble down Bourbon Street to celebrate Mardi Gras. Just pick up a few essential southern ingredients, start mixing a cocktail, and you can bring it on home. ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS: CRAWFISH These little freshwater crustaceans, which look like mini lobsters, are a key ingredient in Cajun cooking. They impart a southern umami […]

Mardi Gras means fat Tuesday, the culmination of the season between Christmas and Lent. Fat Tuesday falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. During the 46-day Lent period, many Christians forego the eating of meat, either completely or on Fridays. They also traditionally give up a favored food, drink, or habit. Fat […]

In honor of the city that loves and lives to eat, we bring you recipes for po’boys, gumbo, red beans, and étoufée.   Shrimp Po’boy with Spicy Ketchup A New Orleans specialty, this famed French bread sandwich got its start during the railway strike in 1922. Restaurant owners Bennie and Clovis Martin offered any “poor […]

Yield: About 8 to 10 servings Prep Time: About 3 hours (includes two inactive rise times) | Bake Time: 25 minutes Step by step images. For the Dough: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces sour cream 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided into 4 tablespoons & 1 tablespoon Pinch of salt 1 package (2¼ teaspoons) active dry […]

If a flight and hotel room in the city is too much for your budget, throw a Mardi Gras party. A well-organized Mardi Gras party has the potential to rival the excitement and mayhem of Bourbon Street, without the price tag. The Food No Mardi Gras food menu would be complete without a King Cake. […]

One of the world’s great carbohydrate indulgences is a beignet. Although the French word “beignet” merely means fried dough, the actual creation tends to be more diverse than the American doughnut. The most classic version of a beignet consists of a fried square of dough, which the chef may or may not frost, but typically […]

Just Simply …. Cuisine showcased Wagshal’s February Market Specials in this delectable Mardi Gras recipe. If you’re all prepped up, the sausage and shrimp will take just minutes to cook. About a half hour before serving, cook your grits and set them aside in a warm place. Prepare the rest of your dish and remember to garnish […]