Cajun spice blend

Let’s Roast a Chicken in the Crock Pot

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Cooking Techniques

Let’s Roast a Chicken in the Crock Pot

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo October 13, 2024

And, we have a “Roasted Chicken.” Thanks crock pot. I’m not going to the store today to...

Cajun-Style Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema

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International

Cajun-Style Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo August 4, 2024

Today, I became a “Shrimp Taco” believer. I love tacos and I like shrimp, too. However, I...

Happy Summer!

It’s summertime — and there’s only one way to describe Louisiana — “hot.” Homemade ice cream makes the perfect dessert for these hot days. I have many memories of churning ice cream tanks to make a variety of flavors — when growing up at our rural Virginia home. Plus, ice cream is a good way to show creativity as there are so many flavors and ways to make ice cream. Here I have shared several of my favorite recipes. In Editor’s Choice I give two of my most popular recipes — “Banana Pepper Jelly” and “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Floats.” Yes, if you are planning to make homemde jams and jellies — now is the to get started when peppers are at their peak. Although a root beer float is always the “standard” way to make a float — check out my green ice cream float — it’s the best. Enjoy!