Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
An appetizer to soothe the Cajun beast in us all. Great for LSU, Saints and UL tailgate parties! Ingredients2 boxes Green Giant creamed spinach 1 can artichoke hearts, quartered and drained 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced fine 8 ounces sour cream 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tbsp ...
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Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is a thick sauce usually served with fried seafood. It’s better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Ingredients3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp pickle relish 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 sprinkles of fresh parsley Salt ...
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Loretta’s Fig Cake
Figs make a deliciously moist cake. Ingredients2 cups figs 2 eggs 3/4 cup cooking oil 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp soda 2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp allspice 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 cups cookied figs (chopped)2 cups ...
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Chicken in Rice Cooker (Hitachi)
A slightly spicy and simple dish. Ingredients3 to 4 skinless chicken breasts 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet or Carmel Color 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian Dressing 1 cup water Black and red pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Spray inner pan of rice cooker with Pam. Then ...
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Corn Flake Pudding
One of the original cold cereals makes this dish a winner. Ingredients4 cups corn flakes, crushed 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup melted butter 1 (3 3/4 oz) box instant vanilla puddingDirectionsStep 1Combine cereal with sugar, cinnamon and butter. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture. Press remaining cereal ...
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Grilled Duck Bacon Wrap
A delicious and different way to make duck, particularly good for duck season! IngredientsDuck breast 1 can water chestnuts Fresh sliced jalapeños 1 pound bacon Soy sauce Spicy mustard Lea and Perrin steak sauceDirectionsStep 1Cube duck and cut the bacon slices in half. Season duck to taste. Step 2 Roll ...
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Shrimp, Corn and Rice Casserole
Le riz de maĂŻs de crevette. C’est se bon!! Quick and easy and taste like Grandma made it! Ingredients2 sticks butter 1 medium onion 1 small red onion chopped 1 small green onion chopped 1 pound peeled shrimp 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of cheddar cheese ...
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Angel Pineapple Surprise
Cajun word for Pineapple is ananas. Cajun word for Angel is ange. Cajun word for surprise is supris! Supris moi, s’il vous plait avec du gateau! Pineapple is one of the world’s favorite tropical fruits. First called “anana”, a Carribean word for “excellent fruit”, the name “pineapple” came from European ...
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Pear Preserves
This recipe is quick as the pectin provides the jelling action. Pectin is used as a thickener in jellies and jams and is available in liquid and dry forms. Ingredients6 cups peeled sliced pears 1 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 (2 oz) package sure-jell or powdered pectin 8 ...
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Pear Relish
Besides being great to eat fresh and for canning, preserving and freezing, pears make a wonderful relish. Ingredients4 quarts ripe pears, peeled and quartered 1 dried hot pepper or 1/4 tsp cayenne 4 sweet green peppers, seeded and cored 1 pint dill pickles 1 quart chopped onions 2-3 cups sugar ...
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New Orleans Style Hot Sausage Patties
This is my take on New Orleans “Hot Sausage”. I came up with this recipe when I lived in Wisconsin a few years ago and wanted a taste of home. Ingredients1 pound ground beef or pork 3 tbsp Paprika 1 1/2 tbsp Tony Chachere's seasoning 1/2 tsp chili powder 2 ...
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Merliton Dressing
Merliton is also known as chayote, custard marrow, christophene, chouchoute and mango squash. For all these exotic names, this is simply a type of squash family, made particularly yummy in this recipe. Ingredients8 -10 merlitons 3 tsp to 4 butter or margarine 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 ...
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New Orleans Eggplant Dressing
A great casserole made without rice. An eggplant casserole made without rice that can be eaten as cooked, or used for stuffed bell pepper or for delicious cornbread dressing. Ingredients6 to 8 eggplants Breadcrumbs 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 - 1 pound ground beef ...
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Granny Clara’s Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue
One of the classics! When done the cake turns a golden brown color and fills the entire house with an aroma that lets you know it’s gonna be good! Ingredients2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups fig preserves 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups sugar 3 large ...
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Carrots & Ground Beef
A great dish mixing the salty and sweet! If you have fresh carrots, you can boil two bunches of carrots in one quart salted water and reserve the liquid (in place of canned). Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 3 (15 oz) cans sliced carrots (reserve juice) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 ...
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