dried beans and peas

Savory Lentil Soup with a Touch of Cajun

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Soups & Stews

Savory Lentil Soup with a Touch of Cajun

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo February 1, 2026

Well, we’ve come around in a full circle. It’s a new year and I’m making lentil soup...

Southern Baked Beans with the Instant Pot

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Instant Pot

Southern Baked Beans with the Instant Pot

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo September 3, 2023

I have vague dreams (or nightmares) of celebrity chefs visiting on late night talk shows and cooking...

250th Anniversary

We’re having a birthday party! It’s our country’s 250th Anniversary. Time for celebration with a grand picnic. Enjoy several of my favorite recipes for a summer picnic. I love the Cajun rub and apricot sauce on the ribs. And, I’m proud of my baked bean recipe — it is the best. In “Editor’s Choice”, my hot dog recipe has turned out to be a viewer favorite. I dressed the hot dogs up with all kinds of toppings making these an exceptionally tasty. Plus, Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect dessert for anyone who likes brownies and ice cream and doesn’t want all the mess. In this frozen treat recipe, things are easy to eat. But don’t wait too long to eat — if dining outside — the ice cream tends to melt quickly!