Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Crab and Corn Bisque Chowder
A rich crab bisque for a main meal or as an appetizer. A good friend Kenneth from Breaux Bridge, LA, gave me this recipe many, many years ago. Ingredients1 stick butter 1 small white onion chopped fine 2 (10 oz) packages frozen creamed corn 1 pint half and half 1 ...
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Fantasy Fudge
Ingredients3 cups sugar 3/4 cup margarine 2/3 cup carnation milk 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 (7 ounce) jar Kraft Marshmallow crème 1 cup pecans chopped 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar, margarine, and milk in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Step 2 Continue boiling 5 ...
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Congo Bars
Mawmaw always cooked these at Christmas time. Ask Chad, Colby and Chrissy what they think of these. Ingredients2 3/4 cups flour 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tbsp salt 2/3 cup shortening 1 lb brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 (6 oz) package chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1In a ...
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Shrimp Casserole
Recipe dates back 30 years. An old time favorite that’s enjoyed still. This is a very versatile dish and you can replace the shrimp with crawfish or crab meat. Ingredients1 stick margarine 2 celery stalks chopped 1 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup cracker crumbs 1 large bell pepper chopped ...
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients6 eggs (or any quantity)DirectionsStep 1Use enough cold water to cover the eggs one inch deep. Step 2Bring water to a rolling boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Step 3Plunge the eggs into cold water to stop the cooking process. Step 4Rap the egg a couple ...
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Jane’s Shrimp Rice Dressing – Dirty Rice
You could leave off the shrimp and it would still be great. Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 large onion and bell pepper, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup each green onions and parsley 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp ...
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Carmel Fudge
This fudge is one of my children’s favorite candies. Our family always made this fudge at holiday time. Ingredients3 cups white sugar 1 cup homogenized milk 5 tbsp butter 1 quart whole pecans 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Butter a 9x9 baking pan or corning dish. Step 2 In a large saucepan, ...
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Shrimp Piquant Stew
Since seafood is plentiful in the South, one of the more popular dishes is shrimp stew. With some of our Cajun slang, shrimp is sometimes pronounced “shramp”. Either way you say it, it is still good. Boiled, peeled eggs are often added to this recipe. Ingredients3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup ...
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Steen’s Syrup Gingerbread
Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cup Steen's syrup 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamonDirectionsStep 1Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and the sifted dry ingredients. Alternate with ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Doris’ mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powderDirectionsStep 1Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into mixture. Slowly stir in ...
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Roux – First You Make A Roux
Many Cajun recipes start with “First You Make A Roux” and Most Cajun dishes start with a good roux. Ingredients3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flourDirectionsStep 1Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring ...
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Chicken Fricassee
This is an old Cajun classic that has a many variations. This is my version 🙂 Ingredients1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp McCormick Season All 2-4 chicken breasts 1/3 jar Savoie's roux ...
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Hello Dolly Cookies – Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients1 stick butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 can condensed milkDirectionsStep 1Melt margarine and put into a 13x9 cake pan. Layer graham cracker crumbs on top, then coconut. DO NOT STIR! Step 2 Add chocolate chips, pecans, ...
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Crock-Pot Smothered Cabbage & Sausage
Ingredients1 head of cabbage, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 can rotel tomatoes or salsa 1 cup chicken broth, low fat and low sodium Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Place all ingredients into a crock pot, ...
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Venison Sausage Stuffed Coq au Vin
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with fresh venison sausage. A spicy blend of Cajun cuisine that will please everyone’s taste buds. Ingredients6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 lb venison sausage 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp minced ...
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