Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Strawberry Sherbet
A cool and sweet treat perfect for summer days. My children and guests love it when I serve this at our summer parties. Ingredients2 (14 oz) cans condensed milk 2 quarts milk 2 packages frozen strawberries 8 strawberry sodasDirectionsStep 1If strawberries are whole or halves, cut in piecesStep 2Mix all ...
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Grandma’s Mandarin Orange Cake
My Grandma Curley would bake this cake for me when I was a little girl. My mother especially liked it. Ingredients1 box yellow cake mix 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges Frosting 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 1 (3 1/3 ...
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Fruit Pizza and Icing
This is a cute dessert take on pizza. Makes a lovely centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Ingredients1 roll of cookie dough 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese Various sliced fruits like strawberries, kiwi, banana, peaches, etc. Fruit Fresh (a product that protects the fruit) Glaze: 2 cups powdered ...
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Party Chocolate Cookie
This is a neat recipe for a huge chocolate chip cookie, great for birthday parties. Use ready made frosting to write a message on top after baking. Ingredients1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cups ...
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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
This is a traditional biscuit recipe that has been modified for contemporary tastes. These have a light, sweet taste and are perfect for breakfast. Ingredients2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 8 ounces lemon yogurt 1 egg slightly beaten 1/4 ...
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Homemade Waffles
These waffles can be made ahead and frozen for those mornings where it is rush, rush, rush. These are rich and super fluffy. Pour on some Steen’s Cane Syrup and breakfast is perfect. Ingredients2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 3/4 cup milk ...
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Banana Bread
A popular bread especially when bananas are going brown. Very easy to make and easier to enjoy. Ingredients3 large ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 1 egg 4 tbsp butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking sodaDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to ...
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Cajun Cornbread III aka Mexican Cornbread
Most Cajuns like their food spicy but with lots of flavor. This cornbread gives you both. Ingredients1 box Jiffy Cornbread 1 (15 oz) can cream corn 1 lb cheddar cheese 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ...
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Basic Classic Cornbread
This is a basic cornbread that old Cajuns used to eat with cracklins and milk. Ingredients1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/2 can cream corn (optional)DirectionsStep 1In a medium glass ...
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Easy Beef Casserole
Need a fast and easy beef dish, try this recipe for dinner. Ingredients1 tbsp cooking oil 1 lb chuck or lean ground beef 2 cups cooked rice 1 package of dry onion soup mix 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoesDirectionsStep 1Cook rice ...
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Chad’ s Crab Cakes
Crabmeat differs in type and flavor. Crabmeat from the body is pale ivory and subtle in flavor; claw and leg meat has a darker, reddish color and is more flavorful. Either type works well in this dish. Ingredients1 lb crabmeat, lump or claw 1 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 3 ...
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Deviled Crab
Great on crackers or a sandwich. Ingredients1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 lb crabmeat (claw or lump or mixed) 2 boiled eggs, finely chopped 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 3/4 cup saltine crackers, crushed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ...
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Wedding Cookies
These cookies are commonly referred to as Mexican Wedding Cookies; their taste is similar to a sand tart cookie. This cookie can also be used to create unique Easter cookies, all the colors of Easter Eggs. See below for instructions. Ingredients1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups ...
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Cake Balls
Yummy take on traditional cake; great for children’s parties. You can also use leftover cake to make this recipe (it doesn’t have to be German Chocolate). IngredientsGerman Chocolate cake 2 (12 oz) bags semi-sweet chocolate chip 1 block gulf waxDirectionsStep 1I know that you've been dying to do this. Take ...
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Peanut Butter Balls
This is a great candy for children to make. Delicious and great for the holidays. Ingredients2 sticks butter 2 lbs Confectioners sugar 2 (12 oz) bags of semi-sweet chocolate chip 1/4 lb paraffin wax 1 (18 oz) jar peanut butter or Peter Pan Honey Peanut ButterDirectionsStep 1Note: Peter Pan Honey ...
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