Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Red Sauce for Redfish or Red Snapper Bake
Since many Cajuns work around water and love to fish, this sauce fits the bill when either the redfish or red snapper is brought home for dinner. Ingredients1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced fine 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 (14 oz) cans ...
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Southern Pecan Pie
You can’t go wrong bringing pecan pie for the holiday get together – this dessert is simple, sweet and satisfying At breakfast, pecans can be added to the batter of almost any bread, pancake or muffin. At lunch, they are terrific added to chicken salad or mixed with greens. ...
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Single Crust Plain Pastry for Pies or Mini Crust
For the die-hard cook who likes to make their pie crust from scratch. I’ve had this recipe since I was a young girl. Ingredients1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 6 tbsp shortening 2 - 3 tbsp cold waterDirectionsStep 1In a glass mixing bowl, combine the salt and flour. ...
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Sweet & Hot Snack
A party snack with Cajun Flair. Ingredients1 cup light Karo Syrup 1 stick margarine or butter 1/2 cup sugar 1-2 tsp Tabasco 1 tsp red pepper 1 tsp black pepper 2 (8 oz) bags Ritz Snack Mix Cheddar 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 1/2 cups pecansDirectionsStep 1In a medium ...
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Banana Split Cake
A simple cake, reminiscent of a banana split, which always reminds me of eating ice cream on Holly Beach. IngredientsCrust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup margarine, melted Cake 1/2 cup margarine 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 - 5 bananas, sliced lengthwise 1 (20 oz) can ...
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Simple Sweet Potato Pie
A simple recipe to make a classic Southern dessert. Simply Perfect and Simply Delicious Ingredients1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes- one pound baked - 40 oz can drained 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 ...
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
One of the more popular classic Southern pies baked for Christmas dinners and special meals. Ingredients1 (9 inch) pie shell 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp molasses 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp powdered ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp orange zest 2 ...
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Sweet Potato Praline Soufflé
Sweet potatoes go really well with the pralines in this sweet soufflé. Ingredients6 lbs sweet potatoes 1 tbsp cane syrup 1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1/2 orange, juiced Zest from 1 lemon 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 tsp cinnamon sugar Pinch ...
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Millionaire Fudge
No this fudge won’t make you rich, but when you taste it, you’ll feel like you are. Ingredients4 1/2 cups sugar 1 (12 oz) can Pet milk 1 stick margarine 8 Hershey Bars Plain chocolate candy 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème 6 cups pecans 2 cups chocolate chips 2 ...
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Cold Shrimp Dip
If you are looking for an easy, fast and delicious dip to make for a party and you like artichokes, this is your recipe. You and your guests will love it. I started making this recipe 32 years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. Ingredients1 lb shrimp 1 ...
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Santa’s Whiskers
The red cherries and coconut colors are reminiscent of Old Saint Nick’s beard and suit. I baked these cookies for my children and now for the grandkids. Ingredients1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, ...
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Wild Duck Bake
Early in the morning hours when it cold and wet, better if it is raining, the Cajun hunter secures his seat in his duck blind. Here he will shoot his limit of wild ducks or geese if all is on his side. This duck bake is what you make when ...
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Milk Punch – The New Eggnog
This is a great alternative to making eggnog without raw eggs. There is no cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream. Just mix right up and freeze. The spirits keep the milk from freezing and the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup dark rum 1/2 ...
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Marylyn’s Shrimp Mold
Outside of crawfish, shrimp is the most popular shellfish in Cajun dishes. Most of our shrimp come from Gulf waters and are used to make this delicious shrimp mold popular at Cajun Weddings and Holiday parties. The pretty salmon color of this dish lends a nice touch to decorating the ...
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Christmas Eggnog
Good eggnog is a difficult balance between the right amount of alcohol, sweetness, and ease to make. This recipe strikes the perfect balance. Ingredients6 beaten eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp light rum 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar Nutmeg ...
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