Beignets with Mississippi Blueberry Sauce 2. Crispy Roast Duck with Roasted Vegetables and Orange Brandy Sauce 3 .
Beignet comes from the French word for fritter.
It's a yeasty, deep-fried type of doughnut, usually served with powdered sugar. This recipe is for a Commander's beignet, and it works as a savory beignet as well as a sweet one. And if you've never been to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, well, you've got some living left to do. Taste, and add more sugar if necessary. Combine the water, milk, and egg in a small bowl.