Recipes by Alberta LeBlanc
Sweet Potato Medallions
I discovered these about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I’ve made them 6 times already (and have been on vacation one week out of that time). For variety I cook them with different seasonings. We love them. Ms Chrissy likes them also. Great for diabetics or individuals on restricted diets. Ingredients ...
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Bert’s Chicken ‘n Corn ‘n Salsa Crescent
The author is a great Cajun cook and is always conjuring up recipes. Although, she has more choices, she mixes a lil of this and a lil of that just like our mothers and grandmothers did. Ingredients 3 cans crescent rolls or puff pastry, cut in triangle crescent size 1 ...
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Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie
For anyone doing Weight Watchers, one piece of this pie is only 4 points. I have made this with all the sugar free jello flavors I have found and they’re all good. My family’s two favorites are the strawberry & the lemon lime. Ingredients 1 small package sugar free jello ...
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Bert’s Eggplant Crabmeat Stuffed Portabellas
Ms Bert (as she is known by her friends) was lucky enough to be coached by some of the best cooks in the Kaplan area. Her Dad, Wilton, has his own restaurant, her Aunt Carrie had a catering business and her grandma Mire had a lot of hungry mouths to ...
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Pooh yaille, my family loves this dish! Ingredients 4 tbsp butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing 4 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp maple syrup Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste pecans (optional) Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 ...
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Bert’s Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is very customizable. For instance, you can pineapple, raisins, nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, or none of the above. The dish lends itself to its creator. Ingredients 1 loaf of bread 22 slices or small French Bread 4 eggs (2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks) 1 cup granulated white ...
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White Chocolate Cheesecake
An excellent dessert to finish any meal. Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese 2 (4 oz) packages each white chocolate flavor Jell-O Instant Pudding and Pie Filling 2 cups cold milk divided 1 (8 oz) tub cool whip thawed 1 (6 oz) prepared graham cracker crust Directions Step ...
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Kicked up Cajun Cake – Yum Yum Cake
Like a Pina Colada in cake format. Ingredients Yum Yum Cake 1 large can crushed pineapple with juice 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1 box yellow cake mix (author prefers pineapple cake mix) Topping 5 ounces can milk 1 stick butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 1 small vanilla ...
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Oven Fried Shrimp
Have you ever marinated seafood in mayo & mustard (tangy mustard) and egg and prepared oven fried shrimp? I’ve been doing this for years & our family loves it. I don’t fry anymore so I had to do something for our “fry cravings” every so often. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise ...
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Beer Puffs for Dip Filling
Filling puff pastries with crab, shrimp or crawfish dips has always been a party and wedding favorite. These are so light and wonderful tasting. Ingredients 1 cup beer 1/4 pound butter 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 tsp salt 4 eggs Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan bring beer and ...
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Easy Strawberry Pecan Cookies
These are gobbled up quickly by my family when I bake them. Great as a Christmas candy treat. Ingredients 1 box Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix 2 tbsp water Red food coloring for desired coloring 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup chopped pecans chopped or quartered pecans ...
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Cajun Creme Pralines
A variation of the classic Cajun praline. A wonderful holiday treat. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup light Karo Syrup dash of salt 2 cups pecans 1/2 stick butter Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, syrup, baking ...
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French Party Loaf
Giving a party? Try this French loaf sensation. Ingredients 1 French Bread Round or Sour Dough Round 1 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups cheddar cheese 1 (8 oz ) cream cheese size 1/2 cup green onion chopped 1/2 cup ham chopped fine or cooked chicken 1/3 cup green chilies ...
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Baked Orange Pecan French Toast
Take our classic pein paurdue (lost bread aka French Toast), add a couple ingredients and you have another great addition to your recipe collection. This is a wonderful breakfast treat. Ingredients 4 eggs 2/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg ...
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Oyster Dressing I
One of the classic oyster dishes that goes well with any of your holiday meals. Use white pepper if you can as it has a distinctive flavor that really makes the dish stand out. Ingredients 4 pints fresh oysters, drained and coarsely chopped, reserve liquid 3 medium bell pepper chopped ...
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