New Orleans King Cake for Mardi Gras

Try your hand at the ubiquitous pre-Lenten sweet.

Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed.

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal.

Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary gone picante.

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge.

Sweet Potato Home-y Fries

Like home fries with smoky paprika.

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream.

Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad.

Chiles Rellenos Strata

Chiles, salsa, and sour cream combine in this custardy egg casserole.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe.

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness.

Flank Steak Salad with Arugula

Hearty yet healthy, this salad has black beans, black-eyed peas, red onions, and sweet bell peppers.

Good Luck with That

May you live a long, healthy, prosperous, loving life.

Nonalcoholic Wine-Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a new libation for designated drivers.