Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Coleslaw Cabbage
Cole slaw seems to go with any Cajun dish. A little imagination was used in preparing this slaw dressing. My husband likes sugar and I like vinegar and salt so I combined our different tastes and came up with this dressing. Ingredients1/2 green pepper chopped fine 1 tsp salt 1/8 ...
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Shrimp Gravy
Brown low-fat shrimp gravy to serve over rice with a big spicy flavor! Ingredients4 cups shrimp stock 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 1 bay leaf crumbled 1 tbsp file powder 1/3 ...
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Southern Praline Walnut Cake
I tested this recipe on friends for the holidays and they loved it. I have been asked repeatedly for this recipe. For a busy woman, this recipe is not only quick to put together, but it also taste great. Ingredients1 box butter pecan cake mix 1 container Coconut Pecan Frosting ...
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Lena’s Old Fashion Bread Pudding
This recipe belonged to our friend Lena Bertrand. There was hardly a birthday or holiday that she didn’t make her bread pudding. Everyone loved it. This is in memory of Lena from her friend and co-worker at Kaplan State Bank, Cynthia Abshire Ingredients12 slices old bread 1 cup sugar 1/3 ...
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Steve’s Cobia Courtbouillon (Ku-B-ion)
Baked lemon fish in a spicy tomato sauce topped with crabmeat. I learned how to cook this from my late aunt Teresa. I also added a little something to it. If you use the best white fish (cobia) this will take your breath away, ENJOY! PS. Any firm white fish ...
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Oven Seafood Rice Dressing
We Cajuns look & find anyway to cook a great meal. With this dressing you may add shrimp or crawfish. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery 1 - 10 oz can French onion soup 1 beef boullion cube 1 cup raw ...
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Heavenly Crabmeat Snapper
Broiled snapper topped with crabmeat then topped with parmesan cheese. Ingredients4 medium snapper filets 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pound claw crabmeat 8 ounces grated parmesan dash lemon pepper dash garlic powder dash salt and pepperDirectionsStep 1Turn on broiler and grease broiler pan with butter. Step 2 Wash snapper then pat ...
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Cajun Beer Bread
This bread is quick and easy to do! Serve it once and you will end up baking it again by request. This bread recipe is a winner. MawMaw likes Fat Tire beer, some like wheat beer, choice is yours! Turn the taste around -Toasted sesame seeds and cranberries can be added to ...
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Fresh Sausage Rice and Gravy
One of the most constant classic dish that Cajuns enjoy – rice and gravy! A family favorite. Ingredients1 package fresh sausage- pork, beef, venison, turkey, chicken 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic finely minced 2 tbsp oil 2 cups rice 2 tsp salt red pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Cook rice according ...
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Snapping Turtles
I am 11 years old and love to bake. I made these for Christmas for my Daddy who is in the Air Force. These are quick and fun to make! Ingredients1 bag waffle cut pretzels 1 bag Rolo Candies Pecan halves for toppingDirectionsStep 1Unwrap candies and place each on a ...
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Sausage and Rice Casserole
This dish is similar to dirty rice (rice dressing) and is a favorite of our family every holiday. Ingredients1 roll hot sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 clove of garlic minced 1 can cream of mushroom 2 cans cream of chicken ...
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Pecan Bourbon Cake
This cake needs to be kept two weeks before serving to allow the melding of the bourbon and cake. The flavor is reminiscent of Christmas bourbon cookies with a little more punch. Ingredients1 pound butter 2 cups sugar 6 eggs, separated 1 cup bourbon plus additional for soaking 1 pound ...
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Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
Back-eyes are a traditional New Year’s Day dish especially among Cajuns along with pork and cabbage. I can remember talking to my parents and siblings every New Year’s day, wishing good health and prosperity. To this day, the remaining siblings share that wish with each other. Ingredients4 strips of bacon ...
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Shrimp Stuffed Rib Eye Steaks
Two of the best, rib eye steaks and shrimp, joined together to make a scrumptious meal. Ingredients1 cup shrimp peeled uncooked 1/4 cup onion 1/4 cup bell pepper 1 tbsp garlic chopped 4 rib-eye steaks, 3/4 - 1 inch thick 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 cups Italian salad dressing 2 ...
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Lunchroom Butter Cookies
As children growing up, we thought these cookies were the best next to Maw-Maws! Ingredients2 sticks butter 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 3 cups flourDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Using real butter at room temperature, mix the butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla. Step 2 Add ...
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