Bolivia – Oruro Carnival

1. Salteñas (Bolivian Baked Empanadas) from Chipa By The Dozen

Colombia – Barranquilla Carnival

1. Sancocho or Pigeon Pea Soup from My Colombian Recipes

Brazil – Carnival

1. Brazilian Coxinhas (Chicken Croquettes) from Olivia's Cuisine

Mexico – Carnaval de Veracruz

1. Picadas (Veracruz Style) from Viaggiando Mangiando

United States – Mardi Gras

1. Jambalaya from John and Rebekah Leekely, guests of The Storied Recipe

2. King Cake from Louisiana Woman Blog

Canada – Québec Winter Carnival

1. Canadian Beaver Tails from Fed By Seb

Greece – Patras Carnival

1. Tiropita from Dikla Frances, guest of The Storied Recipe

Italy – Martedì Grasso

1. Italian Lasagne di Carnevale from Inside the Rustic Kitchen

Germany – Karneval

1. German Faschingskrapfen - Carnival Jam-Filled Donuts from Angie's Web

Sweden – Semla Day

1. Semla Cardamom Buns from Chef Mikko, guest of The Storied Recipe

United Kingdom – Shrove Tuesday

1. British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes from Christina's Cucina

Estonia – Vastlapäev

1. Estonian Pea Soup (Hernesupp) from Estonian Cuisine