Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Carmel Corn aka Cracker Jacks
Carmel Corn always seems to taste better on a cold wintry night. You can add M&M’s, pretzels, candy corn and peanuts, if you like. This is a perfect snack for a Halloween party! Ingredients2 sticks butter 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 cups brown sugar 1-2 tsp salt 1 tsp ...
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Hamburger Casserole
This dish is a great budget stretcher. Great one-pot dishes such as this one are family favorites and are great for potlucks. Ingredients1 cup packed cooked rice 3 tbsp flour 1 tsp chili powder 1 /12 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 pound ground beef 2 tbsp finely chopped ...
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Tuna and Corn Casserole
This recipe is a great and flavorful way to serve tuna fish and it makes use of items you might already have in your pantry. Ingredients1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup flour 3/4 tsp dry mustard Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups milk 1 tbsp finely minced onion 1 tbsp ...
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Dawnie’s Smothered Pork Chops & Gravy
This is a filling and delicious dish, great for the winter. Ingredients4 boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 bunch onions, chopped 1 cup chopped red and green peppers 2 tbsp or 1/2 package Lipton onion soup mix 2 cups water Seasoning to taste (i.e. salt, ...
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Three Bean Bake – Baked Beans
Ingredients1 (15 oz) can kidney beans 1 (15 oz) can butter or lima beans 1 can pork and beans 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup catsup Dash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp mustard 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 tsp black pepper ...
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Roasted New Potatoes
Ingredients2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted 1/4 tsp marjoram 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 pound small red potatoes (1 /1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, well-scrubbed) 2 small onions, quarteredDirectionsStep 1Combine butter and seasonings in a shallow 1 1/2 quart to 2 quart baking dish. Step 2Add ...
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Happy Day Mimosa
I love to go to brunch and enjoy mimosas, this is an easy recipe to make them at home. Ingredients2 cups orange juice with pulp 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp grenadine 1 (750 milliliter) bottle of Champagne or sparkling wineDirectionsStep 1Chill all ingredients thoroughly. Combine the juices and grenadine, ...
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Fresh Tomato Chili Sauce
Your garden has split it seams with too many tomatoes. Not enough friends to share them with? Try this recipe, great for a cocktail dipping sauce or served with fried foods or grilled steaks. Ingredients1 gallon ripe tomatoes (peeled and cored) 2/3 cup white onion, chopped 1 large green bell ...
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Duane’s Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Sauce
A sweet and spicy sauce that goes well with shrimp. As with most of our seafood recipes, crawfish may be substituted for shrimp. Ingredients1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 4 pounds cleaned shrimp or may substitute crawfish. 2 (6 oz) cans tomato sauce 6 tbsp Tiger Sauce 4 ...
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Bob’s Dipping Sauce for Crawfish,Shrimp or Oyster
A delicious crawfish dipping sauce. Ingredients1/4 cup ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp prepared horseradish or more or less to suit your taste 3 shakes of TabascoDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients and start dipping your fresh boiled crawfish or shrimp tails or spread on your freshly washed shucked oysters!
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Seafood Dressing or Dipping Sauce
This no cooking sauce is great used as a cocktail sauce or for dipping boiled seafood, especially shrimp and crawfish. Ingredients1 1/2 cups chili sauce 1/4 cup celery, processed in blender 2 cups mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice 1 to 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 to 2 tsp prepared horseradishDirectionsStep ...
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Shrimp Casserole
Ingredients2 sticks butter or margarine 1 medium onion 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 pound peeled shrimp 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of shrimp 1 can cream of cheddar cheese soup 1 small can cream corn 1 can whole kernel corn ...
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Al’s Turkey Chili
Ingredients2 pounds ground turkey meat 2 (16 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, undrained 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 large chopped onion 6 tbsp Chili Powder 1/4 tsp crushed garlic or 2 cloves 1/4 cup cooking sherry 1 large bell pepper 1 tbsp ...
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Stella Green’s Pumpkin Rolls
This pumpkin roll is very reminiscent of a jelly roll and oh so good. Ingredients3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin 1 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup ...
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Stella Green’s Crab Mousse
Every Christmas party that we invited Stella to she brought her signature dish. Stella was French Canadian, but I always told her she could be a transplanted Cajun. Ingredients1 small can Golden Mushroom soup 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 envelope Knox Gelatin 3 tablespoons cold water 6 ...
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