Close up of a plate of beignets - Bhofack2/Getty Images A brassy, boisterous New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration is full of plenty of live music, parades, and parties, and the food is an integral part ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday--the last day of revelry and indulgence before the Catholic observance of Lent--falls on March 4 February 9 this year (2016), but cities from New Orleans to Venice to Rio de ...

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 ...

Imagine biting into a warm, pillowy pastry dusted with powdered sugar, its crispy exterior collapsing to reveal a fluffy, doughy center. Beignets are a beloved treat in most French speaking areas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The test kitchen folks over at Pillsbury shared that a trick for making the easiest-ever beignets is to use store-bought pizza ...

Alex Guarnaschelli is an Iron Chef, Food Network celebrity chef, author of Old-School Comfort Food and the executive chef at New York City’s Butter restaurants. Read her PEOPLE.com blog every Tuesday ...

On recent Friday (Aug. 25) afternoon, we joined a group of folks visiting New Orleans for a lesson in making of the city's signature desserts: the beignet. The class is one of three new cooking ...