mardi gras

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

It's time to drag out your beads, throw down some King Cake and celebrate Mardi Gras. The celebration, which means Fat Tuesday in French, is the final day for feating before the beginning of Lent, which starts the following day on Ash Wednesday. The Farmer's Almanac has a fabulous history of Mardi Gras and the many meanings it has to different cultures.But for us, at The Food Channel, it's an excuse to enjoy some delightful New Orleans style food.

Mardi Gras Party: New Orleans Recipes

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

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

Lawmakers�in Lousiana made Mardi Gras a legal state holiday in 1875. Today, traditions include purple, gold and green beads to signify justice, power, and faith. The parade floats are usually a spectacle and central part of the celebration, but more important is the food. New Orleans is known for its cuisine and Mardi Gras brings out the best of the best in indulgence.�

12 Best Mardi Gras Recipes

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

In Part 3 of Chef Ace Champion's Mardi Gras Meal for Two, we are rounding out this delicious and fun celebratory meal with a traditional Hurricane Punch cocktail!

Mardi Gras Meal: Hurricane Champion Punch

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

Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dish with a bit of a showmanship quality, plus it�s a fun dessert people can do both at a restaurant and at home.

Mardi Gras Meal: New Orlean's Style Bananas Foster with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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