For Mardi Gras, it's only right to treat your taste buds to the most indulgent foods (the holiday means "Fat Tuesday" in ...

Beignets and donuts, while both sweet and fried, have distinct differences that set them apart in the world of pastries.

have distinct differences that set them apart in the world of pastries. Beignets, a French pastry made famous in New Orleans, are typically square or rectangular and lack a hole in the center.