Recipes by Alberta LeBlanc
Seven-Minute Meringue Frosting I
Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup water Pinch of salt 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp light corn syrup 2 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 In the top part of double boiler, combine egg whites, sugar, water, salt, cream of tartar and corn syrup; beat ...
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Bert’s Children’s Chili
Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1-2 cans tomato paste 4 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 4 cups corn Water Salt and pepper to taste Chili powder to taste Cumin to taste Shredded cheese Directions Step 1 In a ...
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Low Fat Pie
Ingredients 1 small package jello any flavor 1/4 cup hot water 2 small tubs of low fat yogurt any flavor 1 (8 oz) tub of low-fat cool whip 1 low-fat graham cracker crust pie shell Directions Step 1 Mix the jello & water until well dissolved. Step 2 Add the ...
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Bert’s Red Beans ‘n Rice
Ingredients Pam cooking spray 1 lb smoked sausage or Tasso 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 cup hot salsa or Rotel tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1 (16 oz) can blue runner creole cream style beans 1 tsp ...
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Corn Macque Choux
Cajuns love this smothered corn dish. Ingredients 12 ears of fresh corn 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 tbsp granulated sugar or the Splenda equivalent 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup evaporated milk ...
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Pineapple Cream Mold
Ingredients 2 (3 oz) packages of lemon jello 2 cups hot water 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions Step 1 In a medium to large glass bowl, dissolve jello in hot water. Cool slightly, then add the rest of the ingredients. ...
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Oven Fried Shrimp
As most of us are watching how we eat, when it comes to frying I have learned to experiment with different ways to fix our favorite foods. This dish is really good and so much leaner than the old stand by method. Ingredients 1 to 2 lbs of shrimp, peeled ...
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Oyster Dressing II
Ingredients 5 tbsp minced onions 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1/4 cup butter 3 quarts French bread crumbs 4 tsp chopped parsley 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 dozen oysters, chopped 1 cup turkey stock 1/2 cup ground, cooked gizzards Directions Step 1 Preheat oven ...
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Whiskey Balls
One of the more popular holiday candies. You can easily substitute the whiskey with another liquor, if you prefer. Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped pecans 1 box vanilla wafers 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Directions Step 1 Toast ...
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Chocolate Whiskey Balls
Chocolate lovers will appreciate this variation of this popular dessert. These also freeze really well for holiday parties. Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup finely crumbled chocolate wafer cookies 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 tbsp light Karo Syrup 1/4 cup whiskey Powdered sugar for rolling Directions Step ...
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Christmas Eggnog French Toast
If you are like me, you can’t get enough eggnog during the holiday season. Here’s a way to sneak more eggnog in. Ingredients 2 cups prepared eggnog 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 6 croissants (or bread of choice) 3 tbsp butter Directions Step 1 In a shallow bowl, mix the ...
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Sweet Potato Praline Soufflé
Sweet potatoes go really well with the pralines in this sweet soufflé. Ingredients 6 lbs sweet potatoes 1 tbsp cane syrup 1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1/2 orange, juiced Zest from 1 lemon 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 tsp cinnamon sugar ...
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Hog Head Cheese
For those who want some hog head cheese (also known as “souse”) but can’t get to a boucherie or are away from home, you can generally find what you need to make this at most Chinese or Hispanic markets (or look for 99 Ranch market stores). The pig’s foot provides ...
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Caramelized Onions
Serving brats, sausage or burgers for your football games parties or family gatherings? Make them taste extra special by adding these caramelized onions. Although it takes time to prepare this dish, the effort is well worth it. Ingredients 12 cups thinly sliced red onions 2 - 4 tsp of chicken ...
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Pan Smothered Mushrooms
The perfect compliment to a rib eye with a baked potato and salad. We have come to enjoy this with other dishes as well. Ingredients 1 container of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 or 2 pats of margarine 1 medium onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons Tabasco Soy Sauce Directions Step 1 ...
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