February 17: Mardi Gras (fatty foods)
Enjoy a few last indulgences before Lent! Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, which is considered the last night of eating rich food before Lenten fasting. It is often accompanied by celebrations and religious rituals before the feast begins. Costumes, dancing, sports competitions, parades and, yes, debauchery, feature prominently in Mardi Gras celebrations all over the world.
Even if you skip out on the party, you can still transfer the indulgence into these family dinner recipes. For a New Orleans theme, try gumbo, red beans and rice, or King Cake. Breaded fried shrimp or even chicken strips with different spices will also work well. Do a small plate theme more reminiscent of the carnivals in Europe with quick appetizer recipes that are just as rich. Be as complex, creative, or as simple as you like with these great options discovered by Dishfolio food bloggers!
Creole Gumbo with Pastry Crowns and Masks
Creole Gumbo loaded with shrimp and sausage are topped with crisp pastry crowns and masks to celebrate Mardi Gras.
by hungryhappenings
Mardi Gras Pastry Crowns
Mini pastry crowns filled with cheesecake mousse and topped with glazed bananas. Great Mardi Gras dessert.
by hungryhappenings
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Cajun Red Beans and Rice just in time for Mardi Gras!
by Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Dazzling Diamond Beignets
Dazzling Diamond Beignets are dusted in colorful powdered sugar for Mardi Gras
by hungryhappenings
Raspberry Paczki
Raspberry Paczki: Golden sweet doughnuts filled with sweet raspberry jam, perfect for Mardi Gras or any day of the week!
by Joelen
New Orleans Beignets
Mardi Gras may not be here yet but you can bring the party to you with these beignets.
by grandbabycakes
Beignets
Beignets or Krafne in Croatian, warm and flavorful, perfect Mardi Gras snack or dessert!
by mogwaisoup
Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Healthy junk food! Baked beer-battered onion rings. Vegan.
by thegracefulkitchen
Creamy Seafood and Mushrooms over Linguine
Creamy Seafood and Mushrooms over Linguine
by TakingOnMagazines
King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras
Festive King Cake Cheese Ball has the flavor and colors of a King Cake, but in an easy to make cheesecake cheese ball. Great dessert to celebrate Mardi Gras!
by diprecipes
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Like homemade Reese's PB Cups! So easy and so delicious - perfect to make in the summer!
by ChezCateyLou