Alva Bell's Recipe Box
LaPlace Seafood Gumbo
Cajun are really a unique culture and there are regional differences in both language and food. There are so many different types of gumbos. The file’ and a small amount of roux are used for the thickening agent. Ingredients2 pounds shrimp peeled and cleaned 2 large onions chopped 2 dozen ...
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Sweet Potato Dressing
A dressing made form sweet potatoes. My grandmother use to stuff her turkey with this dressing. Great for your holiday cooking. Ingredients1 pound sweet potatoes - about 3 mediums 1 tsp salt divided 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon Shortening or Butter Flavor stick divided 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup ...
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Country Club Salad
A dish for your Christmas dinner. Ingredients1 small package lemon jello 1 1/4 cup boiling water 1 can fruit cocktail reserve the liquid 2 packages (3 oz) cream cheese 1/2 pint whipping cream whipped 2 bananas 1 cups miniature marshmallowsDirectionsStep 1Bring the cream cheese to room temperature. In a large ...
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Boulettes – Fried Crawfish Balls – Fried Shrimp Balls – Fried Crab Balls
As a young child growing up, I remember on Friday’s during Lent, my Dad would trade some of his farm goods for fresh shrimp. Mom would make us shrimp stew with fried shrimp balls. As with almost any shrimp dish, crawfish can be used instead. Ingredients2 pounds shrimp or crawfish ...
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Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Cornbread Dumplings
Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Cornbread Dumplings – the cornbread dumplings can be used for other dishes. Ingredients2 1/2 cup dried black eye peas or 6 cups cooked 6 cups water 3 large onions sliced thin 6 garlic clove minced 1 cup minced celery 1 can 28 oz tomatoes 1 can ...
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Santa’s Punch
Try a fun punch for the holidays. Ingredients6 cans chilled Sprite or 7-up 1 46 oz can of pineapple juice 2 cans frozen orange juice concentrate 1 tsp peppermint extractDirectionsStep 1Mix well the chilled pineapple juice, thawed orange juice concentrate and peppermint. Pour the beverage drinks, mix well and enjoy.
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Fried Brain
Because it is hard to find, fried cow’s brain is a treat for my family. Ingredients1 beef brain 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cornmeal oil to fry Tony Chachere's or Cajun SeasoningsDirectionsStep 1Gently take brain in palm of hand and remove the membrane that covers entire brain. Sometimes there are ...
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Holiday Eggnog Pie
Bringing all the good things of holiday cooking together in one pie. Ingredients1 1/4 cup cold eggnog 1 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp rum extract 1 package 6 oz vanilla instant pudding 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 baked graham cracker crust whipped topping red/green sugar crystalDirectionsStep 1In a large mixing ...
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Fudge Chocolate Pie aka Baked Fudge
What a novel twist….baking fudge. However, Baked Fudge will not look like or have the consistency of your candy fudge. I can see how the name is misleading, but it is NOT supposed to be like the fudge that you get at the candy store or make with other recipes. ...
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Peach Praline Pie
Peaches and Pralines together for a great holiday pie. Ingredients1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust 1/2 cup sugar 4 cups sliced ripe peaches - frozen could be substituted 2 tbsp quick tapioca 1 tsp lemon juice 1/3 cup sifted flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter melted 3/4 cup ...
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Smothered Potatoes and Onions – Potato Stew – La Sauce de Patat
A very popular Cajun classic side dish; add smoked sausage, browned ground beef or shrimp and make it a complete meal. This dish is also known as “La Sauce de Patat” or “the sauce of potato”. There are cooks who do add butter and cream to this dish. Ingredients6 red ...
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Fruit Dip with Condensed Milk
This makes eating your fruits so much more fun. Great for your next party or family gathering. Ingredients1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp fresh lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Cover ...
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Butter Roasted Pecans
Fall season and pecan harvest….two wonderful events unless you add cooking with pecans. Ingredients4 cups pecan halves 1 stick butter 1 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees to roast. Step 2 Melt butter in roasting pan. Place pecans in pan and mix with butter. You can add more butter ...
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Cappuccino in a Jar
I have made this recipe many times for Christmas gifts…you know the one you want to buy them something but don’t know what and don’t want to spend too much money. One recipe make 2 -12 oz. jar. You can also put it in smaller jars. Just buy a pretty ...
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