Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Simple Cinnamon Pecans
Toasty cinnamon pecans super for munching, great party dish, food gifts and as a crunchy topping on salads. Ingredients2 tbsp melted butter 2 tbsp light corn syrup 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 4 cups shelled pecan halvesDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Step 2Mix ...
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Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Some peppers are hotter then others but I find the hotter, the better (use at your own risk!). These are absolutely delicious. Once you start eating them, you can’t get enough. These are always gone within minutes. Take note: this recipe doesn’t work with fat free cream cheese. Ingredients20 fresh ...
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Angel Pineapple Surprise
An easy, light and sweet dessert. Ingredients1 (4 oz) package Jello Vanilla Flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup Cool Whip 1 prepared round angel food cake Seasonal berriesDirectionsStep 1Mix dry pudding mix with pineapple (including the juice) in a medium ...
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Donna’s Crawfish and Crabmeat Casserole
I made this recipe up off the top of my head one day. I guess I was bored. I am still trying different ways to cook it. You can add shrimp if you like and the recipe easily doubles. Play around with it. This is by far a healthy diet ...
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Crawfish and Eggplant w/Angel Hair Pasta
Angel hair pasta compliments this light, delicate sauce. Â No crawfish – Use Shrimp Great Lenten Dish – Don’t like Eggplant – No Problem – Leave it off Ingredients2 - 3 pounds crawfish (the more the better) 1 large onion 1 large bell pepper 1 stick butter 3 tbsp olive oil ...
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Crawfish Dip
A great party dip to serve with crackers or chips. Ingredients2 pounds crawfish, chopped 1 can cream of mushroom 1 can cream of celery 1 can Rotel 1 stick butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely choppedDirectionsStep 1Sauté the onion and bell pepper in butter until translucent. Step ...
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Crawfish Casserole I
A combination casserole of meat and seafood – from the oven to the table. This is one of the easiest no fail recipes for dressing. The flavor is incredible. As with any recipe that contains crawfish, shrimp maybe substituted, you could even mix the two and add crab meat. Ingredients1 ...
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Chocolate Cake
This recipe actually serves 12-16 depending on how much you are willing to share! The secret ingredient, as odd as it may sound, is mayonnaise. The mayo replaces the oil normally used in a cake recipe, which also makes it less fattening. It also makes the cake so moist and ...
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Cherry Lemon Pie
Ingredients1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling Reserve a few cherries for topping 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust 1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese 1 cup cold milk 1 (3 oz) package instant lemon pudding 1 (8 oz) Cool WhipDirectionsStep 1Partially thaw the Cool Whip to make ...
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Brenda Campbell’s Fried Shrimp
These fried shrimp are as good and tasty as you’d get in any restaurant. Ingredients2 pounds peeled shrimp Red pepper and salt to taste 1-2 bottles of beer 1-2 cups flour 1 egg Oil for fryingDirectionsStep 1In a bowl, sprinkle peeled shrimp with red pepper and salt. Shrimp lends itself ...
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Oreo Logs
If you want a simple and delicious snack, this is it! Great for anything from a school snack to a Mardi Gras party. Ingredients1 (16 oz) bag of Oreo cookies 2 (8 oz) cans of condensed milkDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together. Step 2 Roll into 4x2 inch thick log shapes. ...
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Big Mamma’s Sunday Gumbo
The secret to this gumbo is the roux! Always use warm to hot water to dissolve the roux. While you’re at it, make extra roux as it keeps well in or out of the refrigerator. Ingredients1 onion, finely chopped 1 large red tomato, chopped 3 cups chopped celery 1 package ...
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Vee’s Crisco Brownie Cookie
Christmas 2006 was one of MawMaw’s best Christmas ever. It was filled with family, friends, food and fun and the Cajun’s joi de vie. One of the best gifts of love and food she received were cookies that were homemade from one of her best friends, Miss Veronica. Here is ...
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Lerline’s Cornbread (For Dressing or Figs)
There is a wonderful cafe in South Crowley known as the “The Firehouse Cafe.” They were voted as having the “Best Plate Lunch” in Crowley. MawMaw does agree cause she eats there quite a bit. This cornbread recipe was handed down from the owner’s grandmother, Amedia Meaux, to her mother ...
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Fruit Cake Cookies
Best Christmas cookies I have ever eaten! Don’t let the title fool you, they don’t taste like fruit cake, they just look like it. Ingredients1 lbs dates, chopped 8 oz candied cherries 8 oz candied pineapple 1 lbs pecans 1 cup oleo or butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs ...
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