On recent Friday (Aug. 25) afternoon, we joined a group of folks visiting New Orleans for a lesson in making of the city's signature desserts: the beignet. The class is one of three new cooking ...

Mardi Gras season is here, and that means it’s time to embrace the flavors of New Orleans. Time for king cake, shrimp po' boys, gumbo and, of course, beignets. You might be thinking beignets are the ...

Chef Tory McPhail of the famed Commander's Palace restaurant in New Orleans joins TODAY Food to share some of his classic NOLA recipes on Hoda Kotb's birthday. We apologize, this video has expired. As ...

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 ...