Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Meredith’s Oatmeal Cookies
A family favorite! I grew up eating these cookies, as did my children. Now their children will as soon as their first baby teeth come in. Ingredients2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups shredded coconut 1 lb Crisco 4 eggs 3 cups Quaker oats 4 cups flour ...
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Fig cake I – Gateau de Figue
One of the best Cajun known classics. Sit with your friend(s) and family and enjoy fig cake and a fresh cup of steamy coffee, coffee milk or a cold glass of root beer.. Ces’t si bon! Ingredients2 cups flour (all purpose) 2 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3 ...
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Grannie’s Pralines I
Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter 2 cups pecansDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, milk and corn syrup. Mix and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage. Step 2 Remove ...
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Pecan Pralines I
Ingredients1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 dash of salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp white Karo syrup 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halvesDirectionsStep 1Mix the sugar, salt, milk and Karo syrup in a heavy 3-quart pan. Cook to a soft ball stage ...
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Pecan Pralines II
Ingredients3/4 cup white granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1/8 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside. Step 2In a large, nonstick pan or heavy cast iron pot, combine ...
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Apple Flapjacks
This is a nice way to spruce up your breakfast. Ingredients2 tbsp margarine or butter 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 medium apple, thinly sliced 2 eggs 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Step 2 Melt ...
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Apple Pudding
Ingredients1 egg 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup chopped apple 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup margarineDirectionsStep 1In a ...
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Traditional Holiday Eggnog
Ingredients12 eggs, preferably fresh 1/2 tsp salt 2 quarts milk 1 cup brandy or whiskey 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 3 tsp ground nutmeg 2 cups heavy cream or whipping creamDirectionsStep 1Prepare at least 4 hours before serving. In heavy 4 quart pan beat eggs, sugar, and salt ...
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Cornbread Stuffing – Dressing Mix
Great stuffing for your Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey or chicken. This is an old time classic cornbread mixture where all you do is add your favorite meat to the dressing mix and serve it alone or stuff your favorite meat with it. Ingredients1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup flour 5 ...
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Cornbread Stuffing
The dressing can be used as a side dish in lieu of rice or for turkey, chicken or duck stuffing. Ingredients1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup flour 5 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 2 tbsp shortening 6 slightly toasted sliced bread 2 ...
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Easy Strawberry Pecan Cookies
These are gobbled up quickly by my family when I bake them. Great as a Christmas candy treat. Ingredients1 box Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix 2 tbsp water Red food coloring for desired coloring 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup chopped pecans chopped or quartered pecans or ...
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Crisp Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies were served in our school cafeteria; these were always the best tasting cookies when I was in school. Ingredients1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 cups flour 1 cup coconut 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ...
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Tater Tot Delight
A quick, easy and satisfying dish sure to satisfy even the most hungry of children. The tater tots can be placed and baked on top of the casserole or directly in the casserole. For variety crawfish or shrimp could be added to the dish. Ingredients1 package frozen tater tots / ...
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Banana a’ la Rum
A sweet, but not overwhelming, desert. Ingredients4 ripe bananas 8 tbsp butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dark Rum 1 tbsp grated orange peelDirectionsStep 1Cut banana in half lengthwise. Set aside. Step 2Melt butter in a saucepan, stirring in the sugar and rum. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally ...
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Strawberry Candy
Sweet, red strawberry candy that’s perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s day. Ingredients2 6oz packages strawberry jello regular or sugar free 2 cups shredded coconut 2 cups chopped pecans 2 tsp vanilla 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk Coating and stems: Silvered almonds 4 tsp red food color 2 tsp green ...
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