Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Ambrosia Salad (Small)
Ingredients Ingredients1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits 1 (16 oz) can fruit cocktail 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges ½ (11 oz) bag miniature marshmallows ½ (14 oz) bag shredded coconut 1 (10 oz) jar cherries 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup pecans, choppedDirectionsStep 1Drain all the fruit for 2 ...
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Baked Chicken and Rice
This is an easy dish to prepare. Ingredients1 whole chicken, cut up, or 6 to 8 chicken breast 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix Season All to taste 1 cup water 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup rice, uncookedDirectionsStep 1Lightly season the chicken with Season-All. Step 2 Bring broth and ...
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Meringue Shells
Ingredients Ingredients6 egg whites (3/4 cup) 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegarDirectionsStep 1In a stand mixer, gradually beat the sugar into the egg whites until very stiff and glossy. Step 2 Spread on a paper lined cookie sheet or make into rounds. Bake at 275 degrees ...
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Cajun Pecans
Ingredients1 lb pecan halves 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter Dash of saltDirectionsStep 1Toast pecans by spreading in one layer on a cookie sheet and baking at 325 degrees until light brown (about ten minutes). Step 2 Beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and beat until ...
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Real Easy Cold Shrimp Dip
Ingredients Ingredients1 lb shrimp 1 (4 oz) jar of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 onion, chopped very fine 1 bottle Catalina French Dressing Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste Dash of Worcestershire sauceDirectionsStep 1Peel, clean and boil shrimp. Salt shrimp to your ...
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Peach Ice Cream
Ingredients4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and pitted 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 pint Half & Half or for richer flavor - Whipping Cream 1 quart whole milk 1 tbsp vanilla 1 tbsp lemon juice1 cup fresh peaches cut in small chunksDirectionsStep 1Process the 4 cups fresh peeled peaches in a ...
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Mawmaw’s German Chocolate Bars
This was one of my grandson Colby’s favorite cookies at Christmas. Now he makes his Mom do them. Ingredients1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 package Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips or butterscotch 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 ...
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Stiff Crunchy Egg White Meringue
Ingredients3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1In a bowl or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until they are stiff and peaking. Continue beating and gradually add the sugar and vanilla. This recipe will frost a 9x12 pan or a 3-layer round cake.
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Chrissy’s Favorite Bread Pudding
This is one of Elizabeth’s favorites also…. Photo Credits to Elizabeth Bourgeois Fuller.. Ingredients8 bread slices, broken up 4 cups milk, warmed 4 eggs, separated 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tbsp vanilla plus 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapples, drained 1/2 stick ...
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Bread Pudding Rum Sauce
Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding – Sauce can be made with Rum Flavoring, Rum Liquor or Whiskey. Ingredients3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp flour 1 cup water 1 stick butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp rum or rum extractDirectionsStep 1Combine flour, water, sugar and butter in a sauce pan. Step 2Cook ...
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Cracklins; Cracklings
A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. IngredientsPork meat with fat attached Oil for frying Salt and pepper (red and black) to tasteDirectionsStep 1Method 1 - Cut pork into 2-inch squares. You should cut for skin, fat, and meat on each square. Step 2Place the pork ...
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Bread Pudding with Meringue Topping
Ingredients4 slices of white bread 4 tbsp sugar 3 1/2 cup milk 4 eggs, separated 1 tbsp vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/2 stick butter raisins, optionalDirectionsStep 1Break bread into an oven-safe dish. Soften the bread with small amounts of milk. Step 2 Beat the sugar and egg yolks together ...
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Red Beans and Rice Crock pot Style
Working and fixing something for dinner can be a problem. Using the crock pot enables you to cook a hearty dinner without much fuss. Quick soak of the dried beans is recommended by many cooks or an overnight soak of the beans. For the quick soak – Rinse and sort ...
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Shrimp Eggplant Dressing
During summer when eggplants were plentiful and shrimp were to be had, Momma would make this simple eggplant dressing. Cooking for 9 children always kept Momma busy. Ingredients2 large eggplants 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups cooked rice 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 tbsp oil 1/2 ...
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Bergeron’s Baked Fish (Red Fish, Tilapia or Catfish)
Fun Facts on Catfish from the Tennessee Aquarium During the 19th century, giant blue catfish weighing from 125 to 200 pounds were reportedly caught on a regular basis. In his book “Steamboating: 65 Years on Missouri’s Rivers,” Capt. William Heckman described a 315-pound blue cat caught just after the Civil ...
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