Alva Bell's Recipe Box
No Fail Fudge
I’ve always received great compliments on this fudge recipe. Ingredients2 tbsp butter 2/3 cup Carnation milk 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups miniature marshmallows (4oz) 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup pecans 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1In a medium heavy duty pot on medium heat, ...
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Steen’s Popcorn Ball
Sugarcane is a plentiful crop in South Louisiana. So most everyone grew up eating cane syrup. One of the more familiar marketers of this syrup is the Steen’s Syrup company. Ingredients2 cups Steen's Cane Syrup 1/3 tbsp butter or margarine 1/4 tsp salt 2 quarts popped popcorn Salted peanuts (optional)DirectionsStep ...
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Sugared Popcorn (Kettle Corn)
This old time sugar-coated popcorn dish is almost a lost tradition. Ms. Shirley’s friends still trade her bowls of shrimp and okra gumbo for batches of her kettle corn. Ingredients3 to 4 gallons of popped popcorn 6 - 7 cups sugar 1 cup regular milk Roasted peanuts (optional) Pecans (optional) ...
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Blackberry Sweet Tart Filling
Take any of our sweet dough tart recipes and fill with this delicious blackberry filling. This recipe uses either the fresh or frozen berries and can be used for tarts or cobbler. Ingredients1 gallon fresh or frozen blackberries 2 1/2 lb granulated sugar 1/2 glass of water (ONLY if using ...
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Braided Bread Wreath
Turn frozen bread dough into an adorable holiday appetizer. Ingredients1 package frozen bread doughDirectionsStep 1Use frozen bread dough (defrosted) or your own favorite recipe. Form dough into three strips, braid (the way you would braid hair) and form into a circle, the size of a large platter or tray. Step ...
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Happy Holly Ham Glaze
This is a perfect glaze to dress up dinner with just the right amount of sweetness to compliment the ham. Ingredients1 (14 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp allspiceDirectionsStep 1Combine all ingredients in a ...
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John Parker’s Scratch Made Cinnamon Rolls
You can smell these a mile away when they are baking (well, almost). These take a little time but it is so well worth the effort. Ingredients3 packages Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast 3/4 cup water 4 tbsp lukewarm water 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp sugar 1 cup cooled, scalded milk ...
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Judy’s Apple Cake
All cakes considered with a choice of three type frostings this is a delicious and really quick cake. Ingredients1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling 3 eggs 1 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)Crumb Topping: ½ cup flour½ teaspoon cinnamon½ cup brown ...
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Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
An old-fashioned cornbread dressing. Ingredients1 chicken fryer 1 chicken liver (mashed) 1 onion 1 bell pepper 4 shallots 3 stalks celery 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 package cornbread 3 boiled eggs, chopped Salt and pepper to taste (or use Tony's Creole Seasonings)DirectionsStep 1Remove the skin and fat from the chicken. ...
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Gerry’s Snickerdoodles – Chow Mein Noodle Candy
A quick and easy snickerdoodle recipe. Ingredients2 (13 oz) packages butterscotch morsels 2 (5 oz) cans chow mien noodles 1 (16 oz) can salted peanutsDirectionsStep 1Melt the butterscotch morsels. The easiest way to do this without scorching the morsels is to use a double boiler: put the morsels in one ...
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Christmas Eggnog French Toast
If you are like me, you can’t get enough eggnog during the holiday season. Here’s a way to sneak more eggnog in. Ingredients2 cups prepared eggnog 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 6 croissants (or bread of choice) 3 tbsp butterDirectionsStep 1In a shallow bowl, mix the eggnog, cinnamon and egg ...
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Chocolate Whiskey Balls
Chocolate lovers will appreciate this variation of this popular dessert. These also freeze really well for holiday parties. Ingredients1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup finely crumbled chocolate wafer cookies 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 tbsp light Karo Syrup 1/4 cup whiskey Powdered sugar for rollingDirectionsStep 1Note: Time shown ...
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Rum Balls
Rum Balls are a popular holiday treat; these include chocolate chips, which makes them a little sweeter and even better. Ingredients1 package vanilla wafers 2 cups finely ground pecans 4 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened 1 (12 oz) package miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup white Karo Syrup 1/2 cup rum ...
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Myrtis Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue
Moist and full of fig flavor, this cake is similar in texture to a rich gingerbread and is one of my favorite ways to use figs. Ingredients1 pint chopped or smashed fig preserves (with syrup) 1 tsp baking powder 2 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 stick butter 1 cup and ...
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Sweet Potato Tart Filling
This is a sweet potato filling that can be used with any of the sweet dough recipes on our website. Ingredients4 medium to large fresh yams or sweet potatoes 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 4 tbsp butterDirectionsStep ...
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