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French Food French Food Basics Easy Recipes Classic French Dishes From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food From the bedazzled masks of Venice to the dancing queens of Rio and the festive music and krewes of New Orleans, the world's pre-Lenten Carnival season is in full swing this weekend. Add one of these fantastic - and easy! - Mardi Gras recipes to your party menu. Be sure to visit the French food homepage for the latest recipes, articles, and photo tutorials. Follow me on Twitter for my kitchen adventures. King Cake Recipe This king cake recipe is based on the original variation of the sweet, yeast-risen cake filled with cream cheese custard typically served at Mardi Gras celebrations. The colorful cake is always sprinkled with yellow (or gold, symbolizing power), green (faith), and purple (justice) sugar or frosting. Whoever finds the plastic baby or bean nestled in their piece of cake gets to be king or queen for a day. As with many fun rituals, there is a slight downside: the newly crowned monarch must furnish a king cake for everyone either the next workday or the next week... Read more. Oyster Fritters Recipe Looking for an elegant starter that embodies the sophistication and festive charm of New Orleans? This oyster fritters recipe is limited to locations where fresh oysters are available, but what a treat it is! Naturally salty oyster meat is coated with a savory sparkling wine batter and deep-fried until it turns hot and crispy. The unique coating is flavorful alone, but can be punched up with either a splash of vinegar or a bit of horseradish-lemon garnish... Read more. Easy Beignets Recipe This easy yeast-free beignets recipe is a snap to throw together the morning after your Mardi Gras celebration. For added authenticity, do as they do at the famed Cafe Du Monde, and add a steaming mug of black chicory-coffee brew or a serving of cafe au lait for a complete breakfast... Read more. Cafe Brulot Recipe This delicious spiced cafe brulot recipe, is straight from the heart of the Cajun and Creole cuisine of New Orleans. Prepared tableside in local restaurants with equal parts grace and theater, the coffee features flambéed brandy, citrus peel and spices, mixed with hot coffee. For authenticity, serve it straight, without milk or a whipped cream garnish. Pure, spiked indulgence in a demitasse cup, this sweet brew is fantastic with apple tarte Tatin after a dinner party...Read more. French Food Ads High Protein Foods Order Food Dessert Food Food Drink Local Food Featured Articles Andouille and Potato Crepes Recipe Banana Tarte Tatin Recipe Chicken Sausage Gumbo Recipe Gougeres Recipe Miniature Brioche Rolls Recipe Grand Marnier Truffles Recipe   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by: Rebecca Franklin French Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Winter Tea House Recipes Dessert Tart Recipes Croissants Recipe How To Make Ganache How To Make Crepes Advertisement