Sandra Lee

The decorating scheme for any Mardi Gras  celebration is guided by the traditional colors: purple, green and gold. Tradition also dictates that a plastic baby Jesus be hidden in the King Cake

1 whole turkey 20 pounds, fresh or well thawed if frozen 1 whole turkey 20 pounds, fresh or well thawed if frozen Let the fresh or completely thawed turkey stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before roasting. Bake, still covered with soaked cheesecloth, for 1¾ to 2 hours longer, or until juices run clear and internal temperature of thickest portion of thigh reaches 165°F. Remove pans from oven; stir half of honey mixture into each pan of Brussels sprouts and spread in a single layer. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for greasing 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for greasing Cut the breads into 1-inch cubes and spread them out onto baking sheets.

There are so many easy styling tricks to help transition your wardrobe to spring, but one of my favorites is a big, bright scarf. The fabric is key here; you’ll get the most wear out of lightweight, airy versions in silk, cashmere, and cotton, rather than heavy-duty wool styles. The best part of this bold layering piece is that it will not only cheer up your black coat during the still bitter days of winter, but when the weather finally warms up, they’re an ideal pick for the beach, on the plane, and all those summer music festivals too. A no-brainer for accessorizing, scarves with punchy neon hues and lively prints are a closet necessity.