King Cake

• King cake is a common Mardi Gras food that's a twisted bread topped with icing or sugar with the traditional carnival colors--purple, green and gold. Traditionally, a plastic baby is baked inside the cake.
  
  

Gumbo

• Gumbo made from chicken, pork sausage, rice, shrimp, okra, celery and other vegetables is a typical Mardi Gras fare.
  
  

Muffuletta Sandwiches

• Assemble a smoked ham, salami and olive relish sandwich on a roll for a simple Mardi Gras meal.
  
  

Milk Punch

• This alcoholic beverage is a Mardi Gras favorite, made with bourbon, half-and-half cream, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.
  
  

Cajun Seasoning

• Use Cajun-style seasoning to add festive flavor to any dish. Make a simple seasoning mix out of onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt.
  
  

Colors

• Incorporating green, gold, and purple can make any dish a festive, Mardi Gras-inspired creation.