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Baked Alaska: A Spectacular Ooey-Gooey Dessert

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Baked Alaska: A Spectacular Ooey-Gooey Dessert

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo June 1, 2025

When “Baked Alaska” is made correctly; it is a spectacular dessert. When it flops, it is an...

Ice Cream Cake for a Special Occasion

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Recipes

Ice Cream Cake for a Special Occasion

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo June 23, 2015

What’s a more classic dessert than cake and ice cream on a special occasion? For Father’s Day,...

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!