Although beignets have a French history, they are a staple in New Orleans, Louisana, primarily served as a dessert or alongside coffee. New Orleans beignets are especially popular during Mardi Gras.

Beignets are a signature New Orleans sweet ... Bake off the nuts in advance and you'll be mere minutes away from a heavenly dessert. No dessert is more emblematic of Mardi Gras than the ...