Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Make your own pumpkin puree for this recipe – Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pie pumpkins would be great to use – Cut the pumpkin in half, removing the seeds and pulp. Place face down on a buttered or greased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven ...
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Coosh Coosh aka Couche Couche
A different version of cush cush to quote our author “oooolala so good”. A staple breakfast or supper food of the Cajun Culture – IngredientsLeftover cornbreadbacon greaseiron skilletmilksugar to tasteDirectionsStep 1Take left over cornbread and crumble really smallStep 2Heat up bacon grease in an iron skilletStep 3"Throw" the crumbled cornbread ...
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Doreen’s Beef Short Ribs Jambalaya
I was raised in Lafayette Louisiana and remember eating this growing up and I think this is my favorite Jambalaya .Although you never here it being cooked a lot by Cajuns . I think it is a well deserved dish that should be remembered in Cajun world.
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Della’s Bread Pudding
There are as many ways to cooks bread pudding as there are Cajun Cooks – all are winners. Ingredients5 cups state bread pieces4 cups whole milk3 eggs well beaten2 cups sugar4 tablespoons butter1 cup coconut1 teaspoon vanillaDirectionsStep 1Place bread pieces in an 8x10 baking panStep 2In a large bowl combine ...
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Crab Fingers Supreme
Definitely a delicious treat – Blue Point Crab Fingers. Mostly used as an appetizer, it is generally served with a Shrimp Remoulade Sauce, crab salad or deep fried and served with a seafood cocktail sauce. See our Remoulade Sauce recipe – Shrimp Remoulade Sauce Ingredients1 stick butter (8 tablespoon)2 -3 garlic pods, ...
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Crawfish Nachos – Crawfish, Cheese and Chips
A local restaurant that has since closed made crawfish nachos that my daughter loved. Baby girl wanted crawfish nachos, Momma comes up with this recipe. Any of your favorite cheeses can be used. Ingredients1 1/2 to 2 pounds crawfish tails1 small onion, chopped fine2 short celery ribs chopped fine1 small bell pepper chopped ...
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Boudin Crescent Ring
Great party food – Super Mardi Gras Ball dish.Paired with Pepper Jelly. this recipe is doubled packed with flavor – Great Party Food – great for Mardi Gras and family gatherings Ingredients2 pounds boudin2 packages 8 oz Crescent Rolls4 slices crumbled bacon1 to 2 chopped jalepenos1 eggShredded cheddar cheese for ...
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Heavenly Hash Cake
In memory of Loretta Cormier Heavenly Hash a favorite Easter candy – hard to find; so when you cant find the candy make this cake. Taste just like the candy! The cook of this recipe is always requested to bring this cake for family dinners and celebrations. The Best Comment on ...
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Cream Cheese Pecan Pie
The mystery ingredient – cream cheese – many will seldom guess the surprise ingredient Ingredients1 - 9 inch pie crustCream Cheese Layer 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon saltSyrup Mixture3 eggs1/4 cup sugar1 cup Karo or light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanillaPecans1 1/2 cup ...
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French Bread
Simple Ingredients – Super Taste – So worth the effort Recipe adapted from Memorial Hospital Volunteer cookbook Ingredients1 cup warm water1 tablespoon shortening1 tablespoon sugar1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package Fleischmanns Rapid Rise yeast1/2 cup warm water 4 cups flour DirectionsStep 1Melt shortening in microwave. Dissolve sugar and salt in ...
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Bourbon Balls
One of the more popular holiday favorites, great for parties, family dinners or gift giving. Ingredients2 cups crushed vanilla wafers1 cup confectioners powdered sugar2 caps brown pecans or walnuts 1/3 cup KARO corn syrupPowdered sugar or Hershey’s cocoa for rollingDirectionsStep 1Place the vanilla wafers in a Ziploc bag, using a ...
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Priscilla’s Choupique (ShoePick) Patties
Properly called bowfin, the fish carries more aliases than John … trout, cotton fish and in South Louisiana, choupique (pronounced shoe-pick). Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers which means they have the capacity to breathe both water and air. Bowfin are considered a “trash fish” by many, but are treasured table fare to some, who find them ...
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Old Fashioned School House Peanut Butter Balls
Bring back the memories – Old Fashioned School House Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients1 (18 oz) jar peanut butter1 stick margarine or butter1/4 pound paraffin1 (1 pound) box confectioners sugar1 (12 oz) package chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Melt margarine and peanut butter over low heat; stir often. Step 2 Remove from heat and ...
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Crumb Topping for Cakes
Perfect for bundt cakes, coffee cakes, apple cake …did I mention cake? Ingredients1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup brown sugar4 tablespoon softened butter DirectionsStep 1For the crumb topping, mix the butter with flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar until crumbs form. Sprinkle crumbs on top of cake and bake cake according ...
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Crusting Cream Cheese Frosting
This was a bakery recipe that was shared – perfect for wedding cakes. Baker make 2 recipes for a wedding cake (3 tier); cut this in half for a regular size cake. If you make the whole recipe, you can refrigerate the leftover. You will be pleasantly surprised on how ...
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