Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza
A great 4th of July dish. Ingredients1 (18 oz) package sugar cookie dough 1/2 cup whipping cream 8 ounce container vanilla yogurt 1 pint strawberries or raspberries 1 pint blueberries Cream cheese (optional)DirectionsStep 1Grease and flour a 14 inch pizza pan. Spread cookie dough along the bottom. Bake at 350 ...
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Pan Smothered Mushrooms
The perfect compliment to a rib eye with a baked potato and salad. We have come to enjoy this with other dishes as well. Ingredients1 container of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 or 2 pats of margarine 1 medium onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons Tabasco Soy SauceDirectionsStep 1In a heavy skillet ...
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Chocolate Nut Clusters
Ingredients2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (15 oz) can condensed milk 2 cups chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1Combine the condensed milk and chocolate chips in a sauce pan. Heat the mixture until the chocolate is melted. Step 2Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Step 3Drop the mixture by spoonful on wax ...
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Oven Fried Shrimp
As most of us are watching how we eat, when it comes to frying I have learned to experiment with different ways to fix our favorite foods. This dish is really good and so much leaner than the old stand by method. Ingredients1 to 2 lbs of shrimp, peeled & ...
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Easy Easy Pickled Cucumbers
Have more cucumbers than you know what to do with? And not much time to pickle? Try these easy no-cook pickled cucumbers. IngredientsCucumbers Vinegar Water 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning per quart jar Salt and black pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Slice cucumbers (with peel) into 1/4 inch slices. Place into a quart ...
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Priscilla’s Bread and Butter Pickles
When you have loads of fresh cucumbers and can’t eat them all up, pickle them using this easy recipe. Ingredients3 medium onions 8 large cucumbers 2 tbsp pickling salt 6 cups cold water 1 quart white vinegar 2 cups brown sugar 1 tbsp celery seed 1 tbsp mustard seed 1 ...
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Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp
Perfect when you don’t have much time and need a quick, healthy meal. This recipe is especially fitting for the diabetic in your family or person who can’t handle lots of spice. Ingredients1 package instant brown rice or 2 cups regular cooked rice 1 large onion 1 large green pepper ...
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Corn Casserole
This corn recipe is as simple as they come. Just as easy as it is good. Ingredients1 chopped onion 1 chopped bell pepper 1/2 stick margarine 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (15 oz) can whole corn, drained 1 (15 oz) can cream style corn 1 egg ...
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Pork Chop Casserole I
A casserole that’s yummy and easy to cook. Makes the best gravy. Ingredients4 - 6 pork chops 2 potatoes 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp Cajun spices (Tony Chachere's or Slap Ya Mama) 1 onion, sliced 1 (10 oz) can golden cream of mushroom soup 1/4 ...
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Sawdust Pie
This pie is more traditional Kentucky but several Cajuns have taken a liking to it. Granmere would be real proud of this one. Try adding a half cup of raisins or chocolate chips for a nice difference. Ingredients1 (9 inch) pie crust 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups ...
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Cajun Salsa
This variation of Mexican salsa substitutes the common ingredients (for the most part) for ingredients found in the Cajun pantry. You can make it hot or not! I fixed this salsa for my nephew’s graduation and it was a success. If I had had more time to marinate, it would ...
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Tarte á la Bouillie Pie
A Classic Cajun Custard Pie. You will see why this was a favorite for children and the adults. Try it today! IngredientsPie: 1/2 gallon milk 2 (5 oz) cans evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 8 eggs 1 tsp vanilla Crust: 1 stick butter 3 eggs 3/4 ...
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Roux á la Microwave
A faster way to make roux. Roux is the foundation for many Cajun dishes. For gumbo, stews, fricassees, or as the old joke goes, you want to make a chocolate cake in Cajun land… first you make a roux. Ingredients1 cup flour 3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable)DirectionsStep 1Combine oil ...
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Orange Pound Cake
This is a delicious pound cake with orange juice in the topping. IngredientsPound Cake: 2 sticks butter 2 cups plain flour 2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 6 whole eggs 1 tsp almond extract Orange Topping: 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup orange juiceDirectionsStep 1Cream butter and sugar thoroughly with mixer. ...
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Grandma’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This is my Grandmother’s recipe, she made it every Fourth of July. This is a rich and delicious ice cream. Ingredients8 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 tbsp all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 3 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk2 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Separate egg yolks and egg whites into two ...
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