Carnival/Mardi Gras recipes Archives - Caroline's Cooking

Creole jambalaya

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana rice dish, packed with lots of wonderful flavors. With chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage and plenty colorful veg, this Creole jambalaya is a flavorful, comforting meal. You would maybe think that as someone who lived in Spain and has tried paella in pretty much all it's forms there (such as fideua...

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Ravioli dolci (sweet ravioli)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

These ricotta-filled sweet ravioli (ravioli dolci de ricotta) are a classic food for Carnevale in Italy. The sweet creamy filling, studded with chocolate chips, is wrapped in a gently sweet pastry and fried to become crisp outside. A little indulgent and so delicious! If you are in the US, when you think of the Mardi...

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Florentine orange cake (Schiacciata alla fiorentina)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Schiacciata alla fiorentina is a traditional Florentine orange cake. It is maybe better described as an aromatic sweet bread, but either way it is delicious. It has a lovely aromatic flavor and soft texture - perfect as a coffee time treat. Many places have traditional dishes for Mardi Gras or Carnival that tend to fit...

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British pancakes

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:00:49 +0000

These British pancakes are easy to make with only a few ingredients. While they're traditional for Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), they make a delicious snack or dessert any time. It's almost that time when Lent is about to begin. Here in the US, most people call it Mardi Gras, in Germany it's called Karneval, and...

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Brigadeiros

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:08 +0000

Brigadeiros are a kind of fudge/truffle from Brazil that's often enjoyed for carnival, but really I think most people will make any excuse. They’re a really easy sweet treat that the whole family will love. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. When...

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