Bread Pudding (French Bread)
This is a very classic recipe using stale French bread. This recipe is so good, we sometimes let the bread go stale just so we could get some bread pudding, Great Recipe from Aunt Sandra Ingredients 1 loaf stale French bread 1 quart milk 4 beaten eggs 2 cups sugar ...
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Caramel and Cinnamon Pecans
These wonderful tasting pecans were served at L. Simmons wedding. They were more than gracious to share this recipe. Ingredients 1 stick butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1 pound pecans Directions Step 1 Cook in microwave - Melt butter in casserole dish. Add brown sugar and cinnamon ...
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Pudding Filling for Sweet Dough Tarts or Pies
This can be used for pudding pies or basis tart filing. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp butter 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg yolk beaten Directions Step 1 Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Combine the milk, vanilla and egg yolk. ...
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Beef Vegetable Casserole
This could be called comfort food. Ingredients 1 lbs ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 package seasoned oriental vegetables 2 packages cornbread mix and required ingredients salt, red and black pepper and garlic powder to taste 1 tbsp oil for browning Directions Step 1 Brown meat and ...
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Rice Pudding
...A great way to turn leftover rice into a quick dessert. Ingredients 1 cup cooked rice 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk 2 eggs beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp butter Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients together; pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees ...
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Banana Pudding II
A classic childhood favorite. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 6 tbsp cornstarch 4 cups milk 3 tbsp vanilla 2 tbsp vanilla 2 beaten egg yolks vanilla wafers sliced bananas banana flavor optional Directions Step 1 Combine all ingredients except the vanilla wafers and bananas. Cook over low heat until the mixture ...
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Dayton’s Holiday Punch
...Great drink for Christmas, New Year or any festive party. Ingredients equal amounts of Champagne and Ginger Ale orange sherbet 1 small jar of cherries Directions Step 1 Combine equal amounts of champagne and ginger ale. Add scoops of the orange sherbet to taste and a small jar of cherries. ...
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Sandra’s Punch
This great punch as a delicious flavor. Try both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic version for holiday parties or fun times. Ingredients 6 ounces frozen lemonade 6 ounces frozen orange juice 1 large can unsweetened pineapple juice chilled 1 bottle Sauterne or Rhine wine chilled Or substitute for alcohol 2 ginger ...
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Bloody Mary
...Great Party Drink! Ingredients 8 ounces lemon juice 5 ounces Worcestershire 14 ounces Heinz ketchup 1 quart vodka Tomato juice to make one gallon Celery sticks or pickled string beans for garnish Tabasco if desired Directions Step 1 Mix well, garnish and call friends to have a party. Share this: ...
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Cooked Custard Eggnog
A classic eggnog recipe for holiday enjoyment. Ingredients 1 quart milk 6 eggs dash of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping cream Directions Step 1 Heat milk but do not boil. Beat the eggs and salt in a large bowl; ...
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Easy Eggnog
...My husband’s favorite growing up. As we are now older, we can add bourbon to this this drink or leave the liquor out and all can enjoy. Ingredients 2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 1 quart commercial dairy eggnog 1/2 cup bourbon Directions Step 1 Mix all of the above. ...
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Spinach-Artichoke-Crab Casserole
This is a wonderful party or wedding dip. Serve in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl with chips or miniature bread pieces. Ingredients 1 stick butter 2 packages spinach, frozen and chopped 1 large can artichokes 6 oz cream cheese 2 small cans crabmeat 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup onion, ...
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Mini Bacon Quiches
Ingredients 3/4 cup crushed saltine or Ritz crackers 4 tbsp butter melted Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup chopped green onions with tops 2 tbsp butter 2 eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 6 - 8 sliced cooked bacon, crumbled 1 cup grated Swiss cheese Directions ...
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Lerline’s Cornbread (For Dressing or Figs)
There is a wonderful cafe in South Crowley known as the “The Firehouse Cafe.” They were voted as having the “Best Plate Lunch” in Crowley. MawMaw does agree cause she eats there quite a bit. This cornbread recipe was handed down from the owner’s grandmother, Amedia Meaux, to her mother ...
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Bennett’s Short Gumbo
Ingredients 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oil 1 gallon water Tony Cachere's Seasoning Directions Step 1 First, make the roux. Put the oil and flour in a heavy pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until roux is color of dark peanut butter. ...
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