Meatless Monday: Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Muffuletta
Working on your Mardi Gras menu? Try this famous New Orleans sandwich, loaded with veggies instead of meat.
Category: Mardi Gras
Cajun Bloody Mary
If a Bloody Mary is the hair of the dog, then a Cajun Bloody Mary is the hair of a she-wolf in heat.
Brandy Milk Punch
A classic Southern cocktail just right for sipping with brunch, plus a Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch more suitable for slurping.
Mardi Gras Recipes
Ready to make your Fat Tuesday EVEN FATTER?!? Here are some recipes to get you started, from beignets and gumbo to po’ boys, bourbon bread pudding and some of NOLA’s legendary cocktails.
Meatless Monday: Beignets
Get into a New Orleans state of mind with these square-shaped pillows of deep-fried dough rolled in a blizzard of powdered sugar.
Meatless Monday: Red Beans and Rice Salad
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a fresh, filling salad that gets its flavor boost from a simple Creole vinaigrette instead of the usual pork.
Barbecued Shrimp with Cheese Grits
Welcome the new year with a new take on this Low Country classic, featuring grilled shrimp brushed with a bourbon-based barbecue sauce.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Warm up with this delicious, belly-filling stew, just brimming with shredded chicken, sliced andouille, rice, celery, red bell pepper, onion and tomatoes.