mardi gras

Made with light and dark rum and fresh juice, this traditional Fat Tuesday cocktail will make you feel like celebrating, but drink responsibly!

Hurricane Snow Cone

Classic New Orleans-style beignets glazed with a Sparkling Ice Peach Nectarine glaze to make celebrating Fat Tuesday a little easier.

Sparkling Ice Glazed Beignets

Looking for the perfect condiment to put some heat into your Mardi Gras party? Chef Ace Champion shows you how to quickly whip up a homemade version.

Cajun Spicy Mayo

Caramel Pralines

Caramel Pralines

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling

Muffuletta Sliders

Muffuletta Sliders

Quick Mardi Gras Slider

Quick Mardi Gras Slider

King Cake from Holly Clegg

King Cake from Holly Clegg

90 Second Muffuletta Sliders

90 Second Muffuletta Sliders

In Part 1 of Chef Ace Champion's Mardi Gras Meal for Two, we have a mouthwatering Pan-Seared Bourbon Pecan Chicken for your entree. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. This meal is absolutely perfect for such a joyous occasion.

Mardi Gras Meal: Pan-Seared Bourbon Pecan Chicken

Made with all-white meat chicken, glazed in a bourbon pecan sauce and cooked in avocado oil, this entree is perfect to celebrate with.

Pan-Seared Bourbon Pecan Chicken

This cocktail is made with passion fruit, orange, pineapple and lemon juice mixed with dark rum and grenadine for all your island-vibes.

Hurricane Champion Punch