Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Pecan Praline Cheesecake
The author, who now lives in London, grew up on Gulf Coast and used to do this for my friends on visits to New Orleans. They always said if I knew how to market it, I’d be rich. Talk about good! Ingredients1/2 cup pecans, blitzed up in the food processor ...
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Kumquat Preserves
So how do you pronounce “kumquats”? Many Cajuns say “ComQuarts” – dats me, guilty as charged. Ingredients3 cups kumquats 3 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cup waterDirectionsStep 1Combine all ingredients and boil for 30 minutes. Step 2 Turn off the heat and leave in the pot for 24 hours. Step ...
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Six Minute Super Shrimp
Mawmaw was told that this was the secret dish that wooed this happy lady into marriage. The author also adds that “this is a famous and expensive New Orleans dish that you serve as is with crusty French bread and use the juice w/butter as the dip”. Ingredientsfresh shrimp with ...
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Pina Colada Dessert Squares
These squares were the biggest hit at a baby shower that I recently attended. Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 package (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 pint whipping cream (1 ...
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Junior Food Mart’s Fried Gizzards
The fried gizzards at Junior Food Mart in Kaplan were legendary. Here’s a copycat recipe for them! Ingredients1 1/2 pound chicken gizzards 1/2 cup more or less all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp seasoning salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne vegetable oil for fryingDirectionsStep 1Preheat enough vegetable oil to ...
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Cajun Crawfish Cornbread
More and more Cajun families are combining cuisines to make wonderful meals for families. Our author write “We make this cornbread for every holiday, every special occasion and just whenever we crave it. Where other Mexican corn breads are dry, this cornbread is very moist and delicious. It is a ...
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Katie’s Chicken Cornbread Dressing
Gimme gimme cornbread dressing! Ingredients4 whole boneless skinless chicken breast 1 onion 1 bell pepper 2 ribs celery salt, red pepper & black pepper to taste 3 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix (follow directions when preparing) 3 eggs 2 slices of toast 1 cup cooked rice PaprikaDirectionsStep 1Put chicken, onions, bell ...
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Stinky & Foo’s Caj-Mex Cornbread
Mouth-watering Caj-Mex Cornbread that can be a meal in itself or as a side dish. Ingredients2 boxes jiffy cornbread mix 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1 pound ground beef or crawfish 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, chopped 1 jar sliced mushrooms 1/2 bag shredded Mexican cheese 1 ...
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Tante Linda’s Buttermillk Fig Preserve Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
Grab those fig preserves that you have hiding in the kitchen cabinets and get to baking and make this rich, decadent Cajun fig preserve cake. Ingredients2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 2 cups fig preserves 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp salt 1 ...
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Custard Pie or Coconut Custard Pie
Coconut juice or coconut water is the liquid inside a coconut. Coconut milk is produced by steeping grated coconut in hot water then straining; coconut cream is coconut milk cooked down until it thickens, or grated coconut steeped in hot milk instead of water. Ingredients3 eggs 1/2 cup white sugar ...
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Nadine’s Eggplant Ritz Casserole (Mirliton or Squash can be used)
This dish is so versatile as you can use either eggplant, squash or mirlitons (chayote vegetable pear squash). I am tempted to try all three together. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 small bell pepper 2 ribs celery chopped 2 garlic cloves crushed or 1 tsp garlic ...
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Simple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Like Reese’s but in cookie-format 😉 Ingredients1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 2 large eggs beaten 2 cups chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Cream peanut butter and sugar. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Step 2 Add the 2 cups chocolate chips. Step 3 Drop by tablespoonful and bake ...
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Pickled Eggs (And Beets if Wanted)
To make easy to peel hard boiled eggs, allow the fresh eggs to age for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator before boiling. Ingredients12 hard cooked eggs 2 medium sliced onions 2 tbsp yellow mustard 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp celery seed ...
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Pecan Nougats
One of my favorite things ever, growing up! Ingredients4 cups ground pecans 1 block butter (8 tbsp) 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 egg whitesDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients well and shape into medium size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down on ball with fork or ...
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Jalapeno Corn Pudding
This corn pudding is definitely comfort food with a nice bite. Ingredients1 can cream style corn 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 sticks melted butter 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 medium onions chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tbsp baking soda 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese 5 slices American cheese 3 jalapeno pepper ...
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