What is Mardi Gras?
The words Mardi Gras are French for Fat Tuesday and traditionally this is a time to indulge in rich foods, drinks and desserts, before the beginning of Lent. Even if you can’t travel to New Orleans, you can still celebrate this joyous Carnival season with Cajun-Creole fare—and maybe some beads for good measure. In lieu of parades and actual floats, people dressed up their houses last year and all of the impressive ‘Krewe of House Floats’ photos can be seen all over Instagram. This year, the festivities are returning to New Orleans once again. “A season of joy” kicked off Jan 6 and will go all the way until Mardi Gras.
Best Mardi Gras Food Recipes to Celebrate Fat Tuesday
You won’t find more a decadent cuisine than these West African, French and Spanish-inspired dishes and 17 best Mardi Gras recipes to celebrate Fat Tuesday prove it! We’re talking authentic New Orleanian recipes. So, enjoy the taste of the Big Easy with Cajun Maque Choux Macaroni Salad, Creole Jambalaya, Mardi Gras Puppy Chow, Hot Pepperoni Muffaletta Dip and more. And of course, would it even be Mardis Gras if you didn’t have at least one drink? Pour yourself a hurricane cocktail and Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler (let the good times roll)! Don your best yellow, green and purple and let’s get to cooking.
