Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Drop and Roll Nutmeg Cookies
These are quick, easy and my kids love them! Ingredients1 3/4 cup flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 egg 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup milkDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Step 2 When brown, drain on paper towels and ...
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Chocolate Chip “Yummy”
This is a very rich, yummy dessert. Ingredients2 (8 oz) cream cheese 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 rolls chocolate chip ready to bake cookiesDirectionsStep 1Mix cream cheese, eggs and sugar. Put aside. Step 2 Grease a 13X9 inch pan. Slice one roll of cookies into cookies (uncooked). Step 3 ...
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Buttermilk Pie
My mother-in-law always made this pie for holidays. It didn’t last long. It’s delicious. Ingredients1 - 9 inch unbaked pie shell 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 3 tbsp flour (rounded) 3 eggs beaten 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Have butter soft at room temperature. Add sugar. Cream together ...
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Olive Spread
Mix this sandwich spread for cold cut sandwiches, cold chicken sandwiches or use as a dip at parties with your favorite crackers or chips. Ingredients1 (8 oz) cream cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp liquid from olives 1 dash black pepper 1 cup chopped olives and pimentos 1/2 cup chopped ...
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Dan’s Chicken Sauce Piquant
“While I was growing up my dad, Dan Robicheaux, made this “sauce” when we’d camp, cooking over a camp stove. In 1996 I won 1st Prize in the SW Louisiana State Fair Sauce Piquant cook-off with this recipe” Â – Angela Propst in memory of her Dad, Dan Robicheaux. Ingredients2 whole ...
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Angie’s Cornbread Dressing
This is a different slant on the traditional cornbread dressing/stuffing that I “invented” over 25 years ago. It could easily be a meal in itself and is my yearly contribution to the family Christmas dinner. Ingredients1/2 pound chicken livers optional 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound pork steak 1/2 ...
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Microwave Crawfish au Gratin – Crawfish Pie
This is a great appetizer served on Ritz crackers or in serve as a main course in a pre-baked pie shell. I always make a double batch as it seems to disappear FAST! Ingredients2 tbsp butter 1 bunch green onions- scallions chopped 2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 ...
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Holiday Fruit Salad
This is what I was always in charge of for every holiday for as long as I remember. I always wanted to help mom in the kitchen, and this is the creation I would always come out with! It’s so good! Ingredients2 - 3 bananas 1 can mandarin oranges 1 ...
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Eggplant Dressing
Ingredients1 eggplant chopped in 1/2 inch squares 1 pound pork sausage 1/2 pound bacon cut in 1 inch pieces 1 large red onion chopped 1 pound ground chuck 3 tbsp minced garlic 2 cups uncooked parboiled rice 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet 4 to 4 1/2 cups water salt and pepper ...
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Shrimp Etouffee’
This is my favorite shrimp etouffe recipe. Ingredients2 sticks butter 2 medium onions chopped 1/2 cup green onions scallions chopped 1/4 cup parsley minced 1/2 cup flour 4 stalks celery chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 -14 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 can chicken broth salt, cayenne, and black pepper ...
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Mama’s Easy No Bake Fruitcake
Mama made this easy fruitcake for Christmas. Ingredients12 ounces box vanilla wafers crushed 1 can condensed milk 2 cups chopped pecans 1 - 8 ounce dates chopped 1 1/2 cup coconut 4 ounces red candied cherries 4 ounces green candied cherries 4 ounces candied red pineapple chopped 4 ounces candied ...
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No-Crust Sweet Potato Pie
This is a delicious pie that makes its own crust. Ingredients4 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup margarine 1 egg 1/2 - 1 tsp almond extractDirectionsStep 1Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in water and cook until done. Drain potatoes and add rest of ingredients. ...
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MaMa’s Pound Cake
Start the coffee brewing or run down to the corner and get some Community Coffee, because this cake is just wonderful with coffee. Ingredients2 sticks butter 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups flour 3 cups sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tsp rum flavoring 1 tsp coconut flavoring ...
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Peanut Butter Cookies
These were always a wonderful after school snack growing up in Louisiana. Ingredients1 cup shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 2 eggs well beaten 1 tbsp milk 2 cups sifted plain flour 1/2 tsp baking sodaDirectionsStep 1Combine shortening, salt, ...
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Cajun Chocolate Cake
Cynthia’s Cajun Chocolate Cake is decadent and delicious. Ingredients2 cups sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp vanilla 1 stick oleo, margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup water Icing 1 stick oleo margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup ...
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