Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Oyster and Artichoke Stuffed Pastries
Oyster, artichoke and mushroom medley in puff pastry shells. This is a wonderful appetizer for any occasion. We served this appetizer the other night along with crab-stuffed mushroom caps and smoked salmon, red onion and marjoram cream cheese canapes. A fume blanc, pinot gris or other crisp/spicy white wine is ...
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Chrissy’s Vegetarian Rice Dressing
After seeing Yves Vegetarian Ground Round at my local grocer, I realized it would be possible to make a rice dressing that both my vegetarian girlfriend and I could enjoy. This rice dressing tastes like the real thing. The “fake” ground round used in this is made of texturized soy. ...
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Worms in the Mud
This fun treat is often served at birthday parties. Ingredients1 cup gummy worms 1 cup Oreo crumbs 1 box instant pudding mix any flavorDirectionsStep 1Follow direction on the box and make the pudding mix. Stir the worms in, then add the Oreo crumbs on top. Serve and enjoy
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Gaspergou (Goo) Etouffée (Etoufée)
A fish stew made with the goo fish. The goo fish is the nickname for a freshwater drum; known as a gaspergou or sheepshead. This fish is similar to carp. Ingredients6 lbs goo fish, cut in large pieces 1/4 cup water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ...
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Buttermilk Pralines
How about a Pecan Picking and Praline Party? You pick the pecans (as my Mom would say) or participate in the pecan picking (as my fancy cousin would say), crack and shell the bucketful of nuts; take this recipe, invite your friends and make up a batchful. Enjoy this old ...
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Eggplant Fritters
We was po’ & ate anything that didn’t eat us. When I had kids, Mom & Grandma would make fritters of all kinds for my children. It was a treat, they couldn’t wait to go (and visit) so they could get these. Ingredients1 eggplant 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup milk ...
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Creole Crab Croquettes
Ingredients2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1 cup milk at room temperature 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 lb crab meat 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1 egg, beaten Cracker crumbs Oil for fryingDirectionsStep 1Melt butter in saucepan until bubbling, gradually add the flour ...
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Homemade Authentic Salsa
A wonderful authentic recipe. The Salsa tastes just like it does in a really good Mexican restaurant! Ingredients10 large tomatoes 1/2 bunch fresh Cilantro 2 fresh Jalapenos 1/2 bunch fresh Green Onions, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder (you can add more to taste) 1 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1In a food processor ...
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Corn and Sausage Jambalaya
This is a concoction that I came up with one day because I had nothing else better to fix. I am good at throwing stuff together and it tasted better than I expected. I made this recipe for my fellow teachers and they all raved about it and wanted the ...
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Audrey’s Tres Bon Chewy Bread
Jon Miller for Audrey Breaux Miller Tres Bon (Very Good) is a perfect phrase to describe this soft, brownie-like cookie. Ingredients1 lb brown sugar 2 large eggs or 3 medium eggs 1 stick melted butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups self-rising flourDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 325 ...
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Emma Dean’s Killer Pink Fruit Salad
Jon Miller for Dean Miller This has to be a family classic and great for holidays and a family get together. I remember eating this as a child and thought it was so good, I couldn’t wait to finish dinner to get some of this dessert. Ingredients5 medium bananas ...
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Mama’s Delicious Rice Dressing
Jon Miller for Dean Miller A simple and tasty rice dressing in half the time. Ingredients2 lbs lean ground beef 2 cups cooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 tsp celery seed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper 1 (4 oz) can sliced ...
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Crawfish Etouffée IV (Etoufée)
It only takes 20 minutes to prep and it’s the BEST Dish I have cooked in a very long time!!! Ingredients4 cups finely chopped onions 2 cups finely chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 2 minced garlic 2 sticks butter 2 lbs crawfish tails with fat 4 tbsp ...
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Big Daddy’s Turkey Juice
With the big rage for frying turkeys, this recipe fits the bill to stuff (inject) your holiday turkeys or any meat that you can deep fat fry or bake. Ingredients1/2 small bottle of liquid crab boil 1/2 large bottle of lemon juice 10 shakes of Tabasco Sauce 2 tbsp onion ...
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Boudin Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed boneless pork butterfly loin chops. I came up with this recipe just so I’d have another reason to eat boudin! Ingredients4 boneless pork butterfly loins 1/2 to 1 lb pork boudin for stuffing 1/4 cup green onions (scallions), chopped Salt and pepper to taste1/8 cup cooking oilDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven ...
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