Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Easy Crawfish Bisque Soup
This dish can be used as a side dish or main course. Ingredients1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 1 stick margarine or butter 1 lb crawfish tails 4 (10 oz) cans cream of potato soup 2 (15 oz) cans yellow cream style corn 3 cups of skim ...
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Crown Chicken
Ingredients4 chicken breasts 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup 2 packages crescent rolls 1 cup shredded Mexican Cheese 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black or red pepperDirectionsStep 1Cut up the chicken into small pieces. Brown in a small pot on top of the stove. ...
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Chuck Steak with Vegetables
Chuck, round and flank steaks require more work to tenderize, but they are very flavorful and much less expensive. Ingredients2 tbsp salad oil 3 – 3 1/2 lbs chuck steak 11/2 to 2 inches thick 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 green apple, pared, cored and thinly sliced 2 (15 oz) ...
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Swiss Steak (Round Steak)
Beef round steak is one of the more popular beef cuts that many people enjoy especially the Cajuns. Inexpensive cuts of meat can be made tender with the use of a meat marinade or pounding. Ziploc bags work great for marinating meats. They don’t take as much space in the ...
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Pork Ribs with Turnips
Pork and turnips are a very popular combination in Cajun culture. In fact, turnips work very well with beef, wild game and chicken. It is so low-carb friendly, you could have it every day. Ingredients3 lbs lean pork short ribs 6 cups peeled and sliced turnips 1/2 large onion, chopped ...
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Bert’s Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is very customizable. For instance, you can pineapple, raisins, nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, or none of the above. The dish lends itself to its creator. Ingredients1 loaf of bread 22 slices or small French Bread 4 eggs (2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks) 1 cup granulated white sugar ...
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Enchilada Casserole
Vickie Lege on behalf of her Daughter Amy Hazelwood Cajun Cooking Mexican = This enchilada casserole is great for a side dish or main dish. Ingredients2 lbs ground beef 1 package Corn Tortillas Chips 2 (10 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup 2 (10 oz) jars enchilada sauce 8 ...
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Oven Fried Shrimp
Have you ever marinated seafood in mayo & mustard (tangy mustard) and egg and prepared oven fried shrimp? I’ve been doing this for years & our family loves it. I don’t fry anymore so I had to do something for our “fry cravings” every so often. Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 ...
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Eggplant and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast
Some cooks recommend lightly salting cut up eggplant and letting it stand for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing, drying and cooking to reduce characteristic bitterness. The vegetable may be broiled, pan-fried or baked along with olive oil, tomatoes, peppers and fresh herbs and spices. Here chicken and bacon, two ...
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Cabbage and Potato Bake
This is a delicious and filling entrée or side dish. Bring this to a family gathering or serve for Sunday dinner and you will be the hit of the event. Ingredients2 to 2 1/2 lbs head of cabbage 2 1/2 lbs Idaho Potatoes 12 ounces lean bacon, diced 2 cups ...
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Cranberry Heaven
Great for potluck, holiday affairs or family gatherings. Ingredients1 (12 oz) can condensed milk 1 (16 oz) can crushed pineapple 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 (16 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce 2 cups marshmallow 1/2 cup pecans 1 (16 oz) carton whipped topping Maraschino cherries to top Fresh cranberries ...
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Holiday Lemon Bars
Vickie Lege In memory of her Mom Lois Mayard From the author – Â My mother had some good recipes and most of them she didn’t write down. I just learned from experience while watching her (when she would let me in the kitchen!) These Lemon Bars are a tradition in ...
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Corn Macque Choux
Cajuns love this smothered corn dish. Ingredients12 ears of fresh corn 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 tbsp granulated sugar or the Splenda equivalent 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup evaporated milk or ...
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Gorilla Bread
This is a relatively new popular Cajun dish. It closely relates to Monkey Bread (recipe on site), a popular dessert bread. Ingredients1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter (1 stick - 8 tablespoon) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 2 (12 oz) ...
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Baked Beets
Cut and diced style beets are a perfect compliment to a meat or fish entree. They’re also an excellent source of fiber and a half-cup serving of beets contains just 35 calories! Baking them this way makes them a little sweeter and they are much easier to handle. Ingredients6 fresh ...
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