Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Crabmeat Cobbler a.k.a. Crabmeat Au Gratin
This was an interesting recipe for Maw-Maw. It was the 1st time that the word “cobbler” was used in a crabmeat recipe. In reviewing the recipe and the ingredients, one of the differences was the tomatoes. Another interesting ingredient was the Accent; Accent is a brand name for MSG. MSG ...
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Pork Backbone – Pork Stew Fricassee
Ingredients1 1/2 lb pork loin/backbone (or pork chops with bone in) 3 -5 medium Irish potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 quart water Salt, black pepper and red pepper to taste 1 cup flour ...
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Crawfish or Shrimp Pistolettes aka Stuffed Beignets
Pistolettes are a football shaped brown ‘n serve bread rolls also known as French rolls. The inside of these rolls are carved out and replacing the cavity a delicious concoction of shrimp or crawfish wonderment. As my son says, there is nothing that taste better than 2 carbs together. This ...
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Beef Pistolettes – Filled French Rolls – aka Creole Stuffed Bread or Stuffed Beignets
This is a very popular Cajun dish, a pistolette is savory, stuffed bread roll, which is then baked or deep-fried. Cooking in the wax paper makes for a crispy crust so don’t skip that step! Sautéed bell pepper and breakfast sausage make for a nice addition. Ingredients1 lb Tillamook Cheese ...
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Ms. Inez’s Fried Shrimp Sandwich – Vermilion Cafe
Back in the day, when you were hungry after a night of fun dancing in Kaplan, you would head out to the Vermilion Cafe to replenish your energy for the next time. If you had the privilege of meeting Ms. Inez, you knew you did not want her giving you ...
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Best Corn Dip
For your next party try a no-cooked dip. A corn fun fact – corn is the only grain that’s commonly eaten as a fresh vegetable. Native to the Americas, corn is one of the favored dishes in Cajun culture. Ingredients3 cans sweet corn & diced peppers, drained 11oz size 1 ...
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Sausage, Broccoli, and Cheese Casserole
From the author: “This is a dish that I make and I never have leftovers. It is a simple casserole dish with great flavor.” Ingredients1 bag egg noodles (medium size does best) 2 cans cream of broccoli soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 pound breakfast sausage 4 cups ...
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Cafe au Lait (Coffee and Milk)
Synonymous with good eating are Beignets and Cafe au Lait. Me-Maw remembers visiting with Nannie Ouida and having her say how easy it was to make the Cafe au Lait. Ingredients1 part hot coffee 1 part heated whole milkDirectionsStep 1Prepare coffee. Heat up an equal amount of milk. Pour the ...
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Old Fashioned Beignets
Beignets made the old fashioned way without yeast. This method is as simple as making a batter and spooning into the hot oil. OLD FASHIONED BEIGNETS are wonderful and considering how little work they are to put together, they are a real treat and make there own pattern when dropped. ...
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Classic Cajun Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice gets its name from the rice looking “dirty” after the dish is complete. The chicken giblets give this dish its unique flavor. Ingredients1/4 cup bacon fat 3 tbsp flour 2 medium onions chopped 1 large pod garlic pressed 1 medium bell pepper chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 ...
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Butter Biscuits
A basic, perfect biscuit. Ingredients2 cups self-rising flour 2 sticks real butter (do not substitute) 8 ounces sour creamDirectionsStep 1Cream butter and sour cream together with mixer. Step 2Stir in 2 cups flour (the cook for this recipe recommends King Arthur Flour). Do not mix any more than necessary. Step ...
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Blackberry Dumplings
Snakes and Blackberries go hand in hand. If you have ever picked blackberries you probably know that, already! The picture shown is the blackberries cooking before adding the dumpling. IngredientsBLACKBERRIES 1 gallon blackberries 4 cups sugar (may need 5 cups) 3 quarts water DUMPLINGS 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour 3 ...
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Shrimp Bisque
A bisque is a rich soup enriched with cream and shellfish meat. Bring out the bowls and hot rustic or French crusted bread and enjoy a meal that “hits the spot!” The secret to this shrimp bisque is the seafood boil! Ingredients1 stick butter 3/4 cup flour 1/2 gallon milk ...
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Broccoli & Cremini Mushroom Casserole in Bechamel Sauce
From the author – This is my own variation on a broccoli casserole that is all scratch. I fix this for holiday meals and special occasions. Ingredients5 tbsp butter 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into ...
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Red Beans and Rice
A Cajun Classic! The general consensus is to soak beans 8 to 10 hours before cooking noting however you cook beans without pre-soaking.Also sauteing veggies can be done and will enhance flavor. Ingredients1 pound dried red kidney beans 1 medium yellow onion diced 1 medium bell pepper diced 4 ribs ...
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