Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Seven Layer Dip
This fiesta dip can served at a football game party, party or, in Louisiana, any excuse to pass a good time. Make it up an hour or two beforehand and put in the fridge. But don’t make it too much longer in advance. This dish only takes 15 minutes to ...
Read more
Seafood Cornbread Dressing
This is a delicious entree or side dish that’s perfect for the Lenten season. Ingredients2 boxes Jiffy Corn Bread (or use your own, if you like) 1 cup butter (margarine) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 (10 ...
Read more
Carrot Cake
Carrot cakes are a very popular treat for family gatherings or holidays. How wonderful to get a sweet treat with your beta carotene and vitamin A! IngredientsCarrot cake: 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups cooking oil 2 cups flour 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking ...
Read more
Best Fried Cajun Shrimp
There are different ways to prepare and season shrimp prior to frying. This recipe gives shrimp a distinct and unique flavor. Ingredients1 cup milk 2 tbsp mustard (not heaping) 2 tsp onion powder Cayenne pepper to taste 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and devined 3/4 cup white corn meal 3/4 cup ...
Read more
Crawfish Pie-Tart
“Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo… ‘Cause tonight I’m gonna see my ma cher amio” Could this be the same crawfish pie in this “Jambayla” song? Ingredients3/4 medium bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 3/4 cup butter 6 tbsp crawfish fat (optional) 1 ...
Read more
Cornbread and Andouille Dressing
Although this dish has similar ingredients, it is not a stuffing. Ingredients2 tsp unsalted butter 1/2 lb Andouille, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tbsp minced garlic Cornbread, I use day old but fresh ...
Read more
Cabbage Casserole with Cheese Sauce
In South Louisiana there are plenty of Nanan’ (Cajun french for Marraine (godmother) and of course the Paran (godfather). The girl godchild is called “filleile” and the boy is called the “filleul’. My filleile loves to prepare this easy dish for her children. IngredientsCabbage Filling: 1 lb ground beef 1 ...
Read more
Classic Coconut Cake
As a child I could be sure that my aunts would bring a coconut cake for the family or holiday gatherings. Were they ever good! A classic Cajun treat. Make sure to make the filling in advance so it has a chance to thicken. IngredientsCake Filling: 1 1/4 cups heavy ...
Read more
Roasted Sticky Chicken
This recipe turns out a roasted chicken almost as good as my Mom’s. Ingredients1 large roasting chicken 4 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 large onion, quarteredDirectionsStep ...
Read more
Chicken and Dumplings
This is my mom’s shortcut recipe for Chicken and Dumplings. I have absolutely loved this since I was a kid! Ingredients1/2 small white onion 1 green bell pepper 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 3 - 4 tbsp roux 1 cup water 1 packet brown gravy mix 4 frozen biscuits ...
Read more
Bellpepper Italiana a la’ Cajun
Tastes like stuffed bell peppers, but far less trouble to make. This can be used as a main or side dish. Ingredients5 -6 medium to large bell peppers cut into bite sized pieces 1 1/2 lb ground meat 1 onion chopped 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 (10 oz) can Rotel ...
Read more
Easy Pecan Pie
This pecan pie recipe made with Jello vanilla instant pudding was passed down to me from my mama. Mama and daddy were true Cajun. Their parents only spoke French and mom and dad spoke French when they didn’t want us kids to know what they were talking about. I come ...
Read more
Broccoli Casserole II
Ingredients1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 small box frozen chopped broccoli (cook and drain) 3 tbsp margarine Half a block of Mexican Velveeta cheese 2 cups cooked rice 1 cup of milkDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350. Step 2In a ...
Read more
Creole Shrimp (Easy and Fast)
This shrimp creole is such a fast and really tasty dish. Ingredients1 (10 oz) can cream of celery 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Brand tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 ...
Read more
Gumbo Making 101
Gumbo 101 – A step by step of making a gumbo. Ingredients3/4 cup vegetable oil (canola) 1 cup flour 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, diced 3 quarts water or chicken stock made with Wylers Chicken Granules (optional) or chicken ...
Read more
