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Rich Meyer Lemon Tart with Gingersnap Crust

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Rich Meyer Lemon Tart with Gingersnap Crust

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo March 28, 2021

I have a Meyer lemon citrus tree growing in my backyard which makes a crop of fruit...

Louisiana Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Desserts

Louisiana Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo December 23, 2015

Pecan Pie is a traditional Southern dessert especially popular in the fall and winter when the pecan...

Strawberry Berry Pie

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Desserts

Strawberry Berry Pie

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo May 12, 2015

For a few weeks in the spring, local fresh strawberries are in the markets. They are juicy...

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!