How to Properly Indulge Your Sweet Tooth on Fat Tuesday

Celebrating the unsung hero of all late winter street parades: the moon pie.

Classic British pancakes served on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday).

These delightfully delicious tender bananas in a buttery rum sauce only require a handful of ingredients to make and are served best with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A fun twist on the traditional King Cake, made with a little bit of bourbon because why not?

Although the pecan candy only consists of five ingredients total, the science is all in the cooking process and most importantly, the temperature.

It’s a dessert that’s both sweet and rich, and it’s made with ingredients you probably already have at home. 

Paczki are traditional Polish donuts, popular on Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras—soft, pillowy delectable morsels filled with jam, custard or lemon curd.

A semi-homemade version of the traditional Mardis Gras dessert, made with canned cinnamon rolls and colored sugar.

A small-batch recipe of the New Orleans beloved fried puffy donuts.

This no-bake banana cream pie recipe is made with instant pudding for quick and easy results without turning on the stove.

What’s better than a creamy, steaming cup of café au lait to accompany your dessert? Here’s how to make it at home… the French way.

From veggie po’ boys and garlic-infused muffulettas to creamy grits and air-fried hush puppies, these recipes pay homage to Louisiana cuisine and make it easy to let the good times roll—sans the meat.