Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Almond Joy Cake
This cake is so reminiscent of the Almond Joy candy bar. It always gets rave reviews. IngredientsAlmond Joy Cake: 1 package chocolate cake mix 30 large marshmallows 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 (14 oz) bag shredded coconut Frosting: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 ...
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Turnip AuGratin
Ingredients3 lbs turnips (approximately 9 medium) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp salt or Tony Chachere's or other Cajun Seasonings or Season All Black pepper to taste 2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbsDirectionsStep 1Peel turnips and ...
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Cracklins (Cracklings) /Grattons and Pork Rinds /Baconettes
Although cracklins (grattons in Cajun) are commonly known as pork rinds or baconettes, they are really not the same. While both are both made with pork fat, each has a different method of cooking and a different cut of meat. To make cracklins you use a cut of pork that ...
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A Cajun’s Way of Cleaning Gar (Garfish)
The fish are difficult to dress, but the meat cooks up white and flaky, and tastes delicious. Like any other flavorful white-meat fish, gar can be baked, stewed, fried, grilled or broiled. Garfish have a low to medium fat content and the flavor is sweet to mild. They are usually ...
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The Art of Drying Shrimp (Cajun Dried Shrimp)
In the days when there were no refrigerators, people used to cure their meats and fish with salt. It has been soaked in a salty solution and then dried until it is very hard, much like people used to do over a hundred years ago. Salt is considered antibacterial because ...
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Racheal’s Batter Fried Vegetables
This makes a great batter recipe for virtually any type of vegetable and chicken nuggets. Ingredients3/4 cup ARGO cornstarch 1/4 cup unsifted flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup water 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 quart oil for frying 4 cups cut up ...
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Corn and Shrimp Chowder Soup
What a delightful and rich tasting soup. Serve this as an appetizer and you will be the hit of your dinner party. Great anytime comfort food is needed. Ingredients1 stick margarine or butter - 1/2 cup 2 tbsp flour or gravy mix 1 medium chopped onion white onion preferred 1 ...
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Stuffed Turkey Bell Peppers
My husband and I love turkey meat. Our supermarket has ground turkey at such bargain prices I decided to make my stuffed bell peppers with it and then ended up using products in our pantry to complete the ingredients. This is an original recipe and is simply delightful. Ingredients1 1/2 ...
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Pecan Filing for Cake aka Pecan Praline Filing
How wonderful to have a recipe from such a lovely Cajun Ma Ma. Ingredients3 cups crushed pecans 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups evaporated milk 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)DirectionsStep 1In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, milk and pecans until sugar is melted and then add the butter. ...
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Taco Soup
The flavor is tremendous and the ease of preparation surprising. Ingredients1 (15 oz) can Ranch Style Beans with Jalapeno onions (with liquid) 1 (15 oz) can Golden Hominy and/or Black Beans (with liquid) 1 (15 oz) can Whole Kernel Corn (with liquid) 1 lb ground meat 1 (10 oz) can ...
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Creamed Gravy with Ground Meat
Chipped beef served on toast or biscuits has long been know by its alternative name which we can not enter on our site – SOS – Something on Shingles. Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1/3 cup minced onions 3 tbsp butter or margarine 3 tbsp flour 2 cups milk Salt and black ...
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The Wait Cake
After this cake is baked you seal it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for three days before serving. Some things are worth waiting for. You will have everyone asking, “Is it cake yet?” This recipe was handed down from a cook named Linda Roy. Ingredients1 package butter flavored ...
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Praline Sauce
Great ice cream topping made a little healthier. Ingredients1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup skim milk 1 tsp low calorie margarine 1 tsp vanilla 3 tbsp chopped pecans, toastedDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar, cornstarch and milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture ...
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Praline Sauce Topping
This is a quick and easy topping for virtually any cake or bread pudding. Makes topping for a 9-inch square or 13×9 inch cake. Ingredients1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp Swans Down Cake Flour 1/4 cup melted butter 2 tbsp water 1/2 cup finely chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 375 ...
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Shrimp and Crab Casserole II
Sometimes you just don’t have fresh or frozen shrimp on hand and are hungry for a seafood casserole. This will work for you using canned shrimp and crabmeat. Ingredients2 cups rice 1/2 cup water 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 (10 ...
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