Beignets, those fluffy, delicious doughnuts, are easier to make than you might think. With a simple recipe that traces its roots back to Mediterranean cuisine, you can enjoy this classic of French ...

New Orleans-style beignets are one of the city's signature dishes, and this dessert has a long history in the Crescent City. Before the recipe was brought to the New World by 18 th-century Creole ...

Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and rum, and allow to macerate at room temperature for 1 hour. Fill a large saucepan with about 2 inches of oil, and heat to 350 degrees. (If you don't have a ...