Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, is the last day of the Carnival season just before Lent. (Mark your cals—in 2021, it takes place on February 16.) It’s …
Mardi Gras Recipes That'll Make you feel like you're celebrating in New Orleans
Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, is the last day of the Carnival season just before Lent. (Mark your cals—in 2021, it takes place on February 16.) It’s also an excuse to go hog wild with food and festivities…but you don’t have to hop a flight to the Big Easy or even leave your kitchen to do that.

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1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour with the sugar, salt and yeast. 2. Add the warm water, …
1. Make the Dough: In a small pot, heat the water and milk until warm to the touch (about 100°F to 110°F). Stir in the butter until melted. Stir in …
can't have fat tuesday without pancakes
SOME LOUISIANA COMFORT FOOD TO EASE TOMORROW'S (PANCAKE) HANGOVER
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When it’s cold and blustery, all we can think about is buying a one-way ticket to New Orleans, where our first stop would be for a belly-warming bowl …