Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of a three-day festival (some believe longer) known as Carnival, characterized by plenty of celebration and indulgence. It precedes Lent, the Christian ...

But cookbooks are something new, according to Arthur Hardy, the founder of the Mardi Gras Guide, now in its 49th annual edition. The krewe gave out a thousand cookbooks to spectators at four ...

So, enjoy the taste of the Big Easy with Cajun Maque Choux Macaroni Salad, Creole Jambalaya, Mardi Gras Puppy Chow ... green and purple and let’s get to cooking.

Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year, but if you can’t make it to New Orleans in time, Long Island is home to some stellar Cajun restaurants where you can get a taste of Fat Tuesday.

Chef Roby credits Cajun and Creole influences in her approach to cooking. Since the 1700s ... To help you celebrate Mardi Gras at home, Chef Roby has shared a few NOLA-inspired recipes.