Fat Tuesday is the final day of the Mardi Gras celebration. And do we really need an excuse to have a special meal and celebration with our family? Pull out those pasta bead necklaces and homemade masks, as well as any leftover party hats, beads, streamers, horns, and decorations from past parties. Trust me, Mardi Gras is all about being over-the-top, so go to town with this! Then prepare our super simple meal and dessert below and have a family feast on Tuesday evening! On the menu: Jambalaya buffet and King Cake.
The King Cake is a New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition. The tasty, usually cinnamon laced bread is covered with icing and sprinkles in the traditional purple, green, and gold. A trinket is hidden within the cake. The person biting into the piece with the trinket becomes the king for the day, and is often held responsible for hosting next year's celebration and making next year's cake.
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For more information, recipes, histories, party tips, and ideas on Mardi Gras, visit Infoplease.com or the official Mardi Gras Madness page.
