Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Maw-Maw’s Dirt Pudding
Whitney writes, “A long time ago, my maw-maw taught me a recipe that I thought was very unique, decorative and fun to make! I like making this desert with my family because it reminds me of them. I think that if you give it a try, you will like it ...
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Cheesy Potato, Spinach & Sausage Soup
Kasie writes, “This soup is a winner with my husband when he is sick or if it’s cold out. Rich, creamy soup that warms the soul. Yummy!” Ingredients6 to 8 potatoes 1 package shredded cheese, any flavor 2 cans corn, drained 1 package fresh sausage, your choice 2 packages frozen ...
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Cajun Potato Salad
Stacy writes, “I made this for people at work to show them what real Cajun food tastes like. It was gone before I ate any. I now live in Oklahoma, but am originally from Louisiana.” Stacy is true Cajun as her recipe reflects, a lil’ bit of dis and a ...
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Cajun Crawfish Enchiladas
While this Cajun lady was living in Corpus Christi, Texas, I was challenged to cook up a Mexican dish with crawfish for a potluck dinner. Everyone thought it was a winner. Editor’s note – Shrimp can be used instead of crawfish. Ingredients1/2 cup butter 2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup ...
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Rose’s Sweet Dough for Tarts
This is a basic sweet dough for preparing tarts that can be filled with fig preserves, blackberries, bouille, coconut cream, pineapple, or sweet potato. The various recipes for the fillings can be found on our website. Ingredients3 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup sugar ...
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Cush Cush or Couche Couche
Also called “Cosh Cosh”, this simple dish was once the everyday “supper” for Cajuns. Served with milk, figs or cane syrup and even (one of my favorites) chopped pork cracklings. It was satisfying and filling. My favorite was eating it with coffee added to my milk and lots of sugar! ...
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Dot’s Cajun Shrimp & Corn Soup
A Cajun classic made with two favorites  –  shrimp and corn, Ingredients1 cup onions, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 1/2 cup oil 1 to 2 pounds shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 small can tomato paste 3 cups water 2 (16 oz) cans whole corn ...
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Nola’s Fresh Cajun Homemade Bread
The aroma of the yeast being added to the mixture can only be beat by the smell of this bread cooking. Make a memory and bake this today! Ingredients1/4 cup warm water 1 package yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons. 1 tsp salt 3 1/2 cup to 4 cups flour 1/4 ...
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Doc Camel’s Pork and Sausage Jambalaya
Note that this recipe is prepared to feed the masses at large family reunions, vendors street fairs, school events, food festivals and political gatherings. Kaplan, LA, in the year 2005, celebrated its first Cajun Food Festival. All types of fun Cajun foods were served. Make plans to attend in April/May. ...
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Microwave Pralines
Pralines (Praw-leens) are sweet pecan candies, made for Cajun and Creole children. I loved it in the Fall. Ingredients2 cups pecans 1 stick butter (8 tbsp) 1 (5 oz.) can can pet evaporated milk 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together in a glass microwave bowl ...
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Oven Chicken Stew
This chicken stew, once cooked, tastes so much like chicken fricassee. So easy, so tasty! Ingredients1 cut up fryer or chicken of your choice 1 envelope Lipton Golden Onion Soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can water 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 tbsp Kitchen ...
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Corn Macque Choux IV
Many Cajuns refer to corn as macque choux (mock shoo). Originally however this was an Indian word meaning corn. Ingredients1 stick butter 4 cups fresh cut corn 1 can ROTEL brand tomatoes 1 cup finely onions, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 pod garlic, ...
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Cajun-style Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
“After I moved to Kansas City, Missouri, I ran across a problem: I wanted to make traditional Cajun food, but did not have all of the ingredients I needed available to me. This recipe is representative of the Cajun lifestyle, using what we have around us, and making something great ...
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Jalapeño Cornbread III
Need an idea for brunch, lunch, party or holiday? This works. Goes great with chili, too. Ingredients1 can cream style corn 1/4 cup onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp jalapeños, chopped 1 box jiffy cornbread mix 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDirectionsStep 1Mix cornbread as directed on box. Step 2 Fold in ...
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Base Sauce for Spaghetti and Sauce Piquant
Rich tomato sauce base that may be used for spaghetti meatballs, chicken or seafood and sauce piquant. It also does make a wonderful sauce for lasagna. Very easy and delicious. Beth says it truly is a great, rich tasting sauce on its own… Ingredients1 large 12 oz can tomato paste ...
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