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    Home » Seasonal recipes » Recipes for Different Holidays

    Carnival/Mardi Gras recipes

    Carnival, Mardi Gras, Carnevale or whatever you know it as is traditionally a final celebration before the more sombre Lent. In various places you'll find celebratory foods, both meals to share and street foods served alongside the festivities. Try some favorites from around the world.

    • Chiacchiere (Italian carnival pastries)
    • Crawfish etouffee
    • Creole jambalaya
    • Ravioli dolci (sweet ravioli)
    • Florentine orange cake (Schiacciata alla fiorentina)
    • British pancakes
    • Brigadeiros
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