But during Lent, when many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays, some seafood restaurants will be pulling out all the stops with seafood specials to meet the demand. This year Lent runs from March ...

This year’s Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, is celebrated March 4. “Mardi Gras is an imported Catholic custom, a religious tradition celebrating the last day of an indulgent Carnival season, preceding ...

Chef John's best Mardi Gras recipes feature New Orleans favorites such as jambalaya, po' boys, and dirty rice. These recipes ...

Metro Atlanta is bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to life with lively parades, festive parties, and plenty of beads, music, ...

Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana dish. It's rustic with tomatoes, spices, and shrimp that’s perfect for serving over rice ...

These iconic New Orleans cuisines, born of immigrants, are sometimes confused for one another. Here’s the history of Creole ...

Get ready to let the good times roll with local Mardi Gras celebrations. From live music and fun to festive food and drinks, there are plenty of ways to party. Fat Tuesday Party: Mento Buru is back ...

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, this Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya Risotto is a fun way to bring the flavors of New ...

With Fat Tuesday on the horizon, here's where you can get a taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras food in New Jersey.

At Grace by Nia in Boston, blackened jumbo shrimp, beef sausage, roasted chicken, crawfish, long grain rice, tomato, peppers, ...

Do Fat Tuesday proud with these easy and delicious apps, mains, desserts, and more—perfect for Mardi Gras and all Carnival ...

Many of these influences are found in modern Cajun and Creole cuisine, which is a great place to start if you’re unfamiliar. Gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp Creole, red beans & rice, and shrimp étouffée are ...