Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Bert’s Eggplant Crabmeat Stuffed Portabellas
Ms Bert (as she is known by her friends) was lucky enough to be coached by some of the best cooks in the Kaplan area. Her Dad, Wilton, has his own restaurant, her Aunt Carrie had a catering business and her grandma Mire had a lot of hungry mouths to ...
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Impossible French Apple Pie
It only takes 6 apples to create this impossibly delicious dessert. IngredientsPie filling: 6 cups sliced pared tart apples 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp or more ground nutmeg 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Bisquick Mix 2 eggs 2 tbsp softened margarine Streusel topping: 3/4 cup ...
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Shrimp or Crawfish Etoufee
An easy Etoufee and some of the best you’ll ever eat. Ingredients2 pounds cooked shrimp or crawfish tails 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stick butter 2 cups water 1/2 cup green onion tops or scallions, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 ...
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Steve’s Crawfish Topping For Redfish, Speckled Trout, Catfish or any Fish
A delicious cream sauce of crawfish, crabmeat, or shrimp; suitable for virtually any type fish. Ingredients1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 cup green onion, chopped 3 tbsp minced garlic 3 good shakes of Worcestershire sauce 1 lemon, quartered 3 tbsp margarine Cajun seasoning/spices to taste 8 ounces heavy whipping cream ...
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Rice Dressing
My Mamon, Lou Guidry, made this delicious rice dressing every year. I always begged to bring some home. I’ve modified it with Basmati Rice. The kids love this recipe. Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 1 pound Owens hot breakfast sausage 1 clove garlic 2 medium yellow onions, chopped Small jar chopped ...
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Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Pecan,Cocoa Boiled Cookies
A fun and easy no bake cookie! Lots of memories of my Mamon, Lou Guidry, from Crowley, Louisiana making these. Reminds you of the School House Peanut Butter cookies Ingredients1 stick butter 4 cups sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1 cup milk Dash salt 6 cups quick oats 3 tbsp vanilla ...
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Carrot Copper Salad – Copper Pennies – Marinated Carrots
Also known as copper pennies, this makes a very good side dish with your main meal especially roast. Great for parties too! Ingredients2 Bunches (packs) of Carrots 1 Bell Pepper, cut into strips 1 can Cream of Tomato Soup 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbsp Salt 1 tbsp Black Pepper ...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dip tastes JUST like Buffalo wings! The recipe provides a mild kick, but you can make it as hot or mild as you want. My friends can’t stop eating it when I bring it to parties. Ingredients2 (8 oz) bricks of Cream Cheese (softened) 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot ...
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Spicy Vegetable Soup
This is a sorta spicy, warm, filling soup that is great on those chilly winter nights here is Louisiana Ingredients3-4 baking potatoes: washed, peeled and quartered 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1-2 stalks of celery, chopped 4-5 fresh carrots, sliced 1 ...
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Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Making these spicy cabbage rolls is a time-honored (and delicious) tradition in our family. Ingredients2 - 3 heads of fresh cabbage 1 medium bag of Mahatma medium or long grain rice 2 pounds ground beef 2 pounds ground pork 2 medium jars Hot Pace Picante Sauce 1 tbsp salt 1 ...
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After the Boil Soup (Crockpot)
Ever wonder what to do with all the leftovers from your last crab/shrimp/crawfish boil? This is a great recipe to try. Ingredients1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 can Cream of Onion Soup 1 can Southwest Pepper Jack Cheese Soup 1/2 box Velveeta Cheese-Chunked (Large Box) 1 quart Half & ...
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Mug Cake in Microwave
Grab a mug, cake mix and a bow; get ready to deliver lovely and tasty gifts for any occasion. Children will enjoy making and eating these. Ingredients1 box chocolate cake mix 1 small instant chocolate pudding 1 egg 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp waterDirectionsStep 1Mix chocolate cake mix and instant ...
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Cookie Cake
Cookies and Cakes that are Cajun good! Ingredients5 eggs 1 stick butter 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box confection sugar 1 (8 oz) package cream cheeseDirectionsStep 1Melt butter then add cake mix and one egg. Mix together until it forms a dough. Step 2 Press dough out in the ...
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Maw Maw Laura’s Coconut Cake
in loving memory of Laura Marks Carriere by Shannon Smith Piekos A delicious (traditional) coconut cake with sour cream and coconut filling topped with a cream cheese coconut frosting. As this cake is very rich, the only side recommended is a lot of love! This recipe uses Ancel’s coconut, which ...
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Ground Beef & Cheese Dip (Slow Cooker Style)
This recipe is a tastier kick of your standard, simple Velveeta Cheese/Rotel mixture. Great for tailgate parties, football games, and graduation parties. Ingredients2 pounds Velveeta Cheese 3 cans diced Rotel Tomatoes 1 pound ground beef 1 clove garlic minced fine 1 tbsp Tony's/Slap Yo Mamma 1 medium onion, dicedDirectionsStep 1Start ...
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