Southern Living. Created by Jules Alciatore at the famed New Orleans restaurant Antoine's, Oysters Rockefeller dates back to 1899. This recipe is a riff on the original’s key components—a blend of herbaceous ingredients (spinach, green onions, and parsley) and spiked with an anise-flavored liquor. Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots Josh Miller is a writer, editor, recipe developer, and food stylist who has been writing about Southern food and working in the publishing industry for the past 20 years. His work has appeared in Southern Living, Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Taste of the South, and Southern Cast Iron magazines. Carnivals and parades abound during Mardi Gras season, from Epiphany until Fat Tuesday. Seas of purple, gold, and green (symbolizing justice, power, and faith) can be seen everywhere. Mardi Gras Parade Krewes select their kings of Mardi Gras and put on elaborate float parades in their communities. Filled with helpful shortcuts, but not skimping on flavor, this Shortcut Mardi Gras King Cake sticks to enough of the traditions to feel traditional without leaving you stuck in the kitchen for hours. And honestly, not a single person will know you whipped this delicious Mardi Gras dessert up in only 45 minutes, with only 15 minutes of prep time. If you're looking to get creative with your Mardi Gras foods, try Ree Drummond's twist on Cajun pasta or whip up some Mardi Gras desserts like the spritz cookies that look like mini king cakes. And while Mardi Gras falls on March 4 in 2025, you can also enjoy these delicious New Orleans-inspired dishes for your family dinners all year long. 33 Mardi Gras Appetizers To Get The Good Times Rolling. Oui, cher. By Camille Lowder Updated: Feb 10, 2024. Pralines are a delicious Southern caramel-like candy made with sugar, butter Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip. Cheesy Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Hot Dip. King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Snack Mix. Muffuletta Deviled Eggs. Muffuletta Pinwheels. Glazed Chicken Minis. Oysters Rockefeller. Mardi Gras Grilled Oysters. Smoked Andouille Sausage and Cream Cheese Rolls. Crawfish Beignets With Cajun Dipping Sauce True, these are the best recipes for celebrating the Mardi Gras season—but these simple and reliable recipes for New Orleans classics like gumbo, étouffée, po' boys, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster are perfect for any Tuesday of the year (not just Fat Tuesday). Try them for Wednesday and Thursday dinners, too. Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. First-timers tend to gravitate towards Bourbon and Canal Street, but if you want to be where the locals are (and trust me, you probably do) head Uptown. It’s just as festive but often much more tame and family-friendly. Most parades in Uptown stroll down St. Charles Avenue, so try to find a spot Southern Living. Celebrate the holiday season with bite-size appetizers that are perfect for all kinds of festivities. These are light and impressive and a nice idea for serving before the Thanksgiving feast. They only take 20 minutes to make, and the delicious brie and cranberry combo can't be beat. Roasted pistachios add the perfect finishing Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots 4th of July Baby Shower Birthday Christmas Easter Father's Day Gifts Graduation Halloween Hanukkah Kentucky Derby Labor Day Mardi Gras Memorial Day Mother's Day New Year's Passover Spring Summer Tailgating Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips Valentine's Day The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in 35 Fourth Of July Cake Ideas For A Party Finale Better Than Fireworks Mardi Gras is more than just a holiday in the South—it’s an entire season that runs from November through Ash Wednesday. If you’re new to the holiday or maybe just need a refresher on all the festive fun, check out these seven Mardi Gras traditions Southerners make sure to uphold every year. Before Southern Living, Krissy held various editorial positions at brands including Family Circle, Quick & Simple, The Knot, Redbook, Real Simple, and Domino. At Southern Living, Krissy oversees content across all platforms always prioritizing the brand's mission and audience as we tell stories. Folks in the South like to throw a party, gather for backyard barbecues, and celebrate the holidays with lots of loved ones around. That means hosts need a handful of go-to appetizer recipes at the ready year-round.
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