Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Dem Cajuns gotta watch what they eat sometimes. So dey have to do like everybody else and try dat Atkins. This dish is very Atkins friendly at 5 net grams of carbs per serving and is very filling. Ingredients10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli 4 cups cooked chicken 1 can condensed ...
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Low Carb Taco Quiche
For us Cajuns who have to watch our waistline. Very easy, very low carb and very tasty – four grams of carbs per wedge. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 3 beaten eggs 1/2 cup cheese of your choice 2 tbsp salsa 1 cup chopped onions sliced jalapeño ...
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert
This is a creamy pumpkin filling crowned with a crunch topping. Yummy!! Ingredients1 can pumpkin 15 oz 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup evaporated milk (5 oz can) 1 package yellow cake mix (one layer size) 1/2 cup ...
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Low Carb Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes us Cajuns have to watch what we eat; this is the alternative to the real mashed potatoes when on a low carb diet. Ingredients16 ounces cauliflower 8 ounces shredded cheese your choice 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tbsp butter optional red and black pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to ...
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Carrot Soufflé (Souffle)
This is a must at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table. It complements the fried turkey, pork roast and rice dressing because of the slightly sweet taste and still leaves room for dessert. Ever wonder if your baking powder or baking soda is still good? From www.kitchen.com – All you ...
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Beer Shrimp Boil
Boiled shrimp is a favorite meal of the Cajuns. Here is a different way to “ball” shrimp. Ingredients1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp red pepper cayenne 1/2 pint vinegar 2 bay leaves 2 cans beer 1 - 4 pounds shrimp in the shell 2 tsp Worcestershire ...
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Candied Yams – Sweet Potatoes
Candied yams are a popular favorite at holiday time. Although the trend is to cook the yams casserole style in the oven, my children really prefer this method of cooking yams. Ingredients2 large cans yams or sweet potatoes No 3 size 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar dash ...
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Mushrooms in Phyllo Dough
Using new products and incorporating old spices together, this dish makes a wonderful addition to the Cajun’s recipe book. Ingredients1 cup Portobello mushrooms chopped 1 cup button mushrooms chopped 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 tbsp butter 1 sheet phyllo pastry 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne ...
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Amaretto Slush Punch
A great Christmas and holiday punch. Drink Responsibly. Ingredients1 litre Amaretto 2 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice 2 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade 8 cups water 1/2 cup sugarDirectionsStep 1Mix together the Amaretto, orange juice and lemonade. Boil together 8 cups of water and the 1/2 cup sugar making ...
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Macaroni and Cheese
A dish for all ages – mac ‘n cheese. Ingredients2 cups Elbow macaroni measured uncooked 1 tbsp butter softened 1 egg beaten 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp boiling water 1 cup milk homogenized or evaporated 3 cups Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1/4 cup ...
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Mardi Gras Swamp Punch
My sister prepared this punch for my son’s graduation party and it was a hit. It was the first dish I ran out of. It is a basic Lemon Lime Punch with Sherbet but the green color makes it reminiscent of the swamp waters. You could add purple food color ...
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Traditional Wedding Punch
I love going to weddings just so I can drink this punch. Made this for my friends in San Diego and it was a hit. Ingredients3 cups hot water 1 cup sugar 2 packages jello any flavor or color 3 cans frozen orange juice 1 can frozen lemonade or limeade ...
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Homemade Pork and Beef Gumbo Sausage
When you are a displaced Cajun and do not have access to fresh sausage, here is an easy alternative – Make them yourself. On a typical boucherie day when the hog is slaughtered and the sausage is prepared, the sausage links which are soft are hung outside on a clothes ...
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Spicy Pecans
Pecans are popular in Cajun culture used in making the ever popular pralines, cakes and cookies. Here is another way to enjoy pecans with a little touch of hot! Ingredients3 tbsp butter or margarine 2 cups pecan halves 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ...
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Potato Chip Cookie
Fast, easy and tasty cookies that can be made without a trip to the grocery store to buy extra ingredients. This is a very easy, inexpensive recipe that goes a long way, especially when it is your turn to bring something to a bake sale. It also gets rid of ...
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