Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Easy Cheezy Crawfish Fettuccine (Fettuccini)
Easy way to make a simple fettuccine without all the hassle! Ingredients1 lb crawfish tails 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped fine 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 tbsp minced garlic 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes original ...
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Vegetable Soup
Fantastic alternative to the regular veggie soup; it’s spicy and easy to make. Will make the sniffles go away for sure. Ingredients1 lb stew meat 2 (15 oz) cans mixed vegetables 2 large onions, chopped 2 bell pepper, chopped 4 stalks of celery, (chopped) 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes ...
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Custard Filing – Coconut Bouillie Custard (Porridge)
This old fashioned custard can be used to make custard pie, sweet tart filling, banana pudding and just plain eating by itself with sugar on it. Add coconut, if you’re a fan. Le bon tourtes douces! Ingredients1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup ...
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PaPa’s Porridge (Bouillie)
In addition to being a great meal, this is also an old treatment for an upset stomach in Cajun Land. Ingredients2 cups milk 3/4 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp flourDirectionsStep 1Mix flour and water to make thin mixture. Heat the milk, sugar, and salt to ...
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Mama’s Cajun Style Courtbouillon
As fishermen, our freezer was always stocked with redfish and catfish. My mother, Meredith would make this Cajun dish that we enjoyed as children. I now make it for my children; it is one of the favorite meals. The Cajun version of courtbouillon is generally flavored differently than some because ...
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Bread Pudding Rum or Whiskey Sauce
Add this delightful rum sauce to any type of your favorite bread pudding. Captain Morgan never had it so good! And his friend Jack Daniels! Ingredients1 cup evaporated milk 3 tbsp margarine or butter 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 2 ounces rum or whiskey 1 cup milk 1 cup sugarDirectionsStep 1In ...
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Oyster Rockefeller (Rockerfeller) Dip
Rockefeller should have only two R’s, one at each end, but not one in the middle. However the spelling is so popular both ways, we have decided to list both spellings for the recipe. Ingredients1 can chopped spinach 6 oysters chopped fine 3 medium onions chopped fine or grated 1 ...
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Shrimp Dip
A popular favorite for Homecoming Teas and Party functions. Ingredients2 packages (3 oz) size cream cheese 3 tbsp chili sauce 1 can shrimp drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp onion juice 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce dash of Tabasco sauce lemon juice to suit taste (about 1 tablespoon)DirectionsStep 1Combine the softened ...
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Blueberry CheeseCake
Friends come and friends go; this one just went but left behind her delicious cheese cake recipe. One of the best you will find. You can use the blueberry jam you made in lieu of the blueberry can filing for the topping. Ingredients1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 1/2 ...
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Ground Meat Bread – Easy Cajun Stuffed Bread
I can remember when this recipe was first given to me. I must have cooked every week for months because my children loved it!!!! I have found over the years that you can use homemade dough or frozen dough to make this bread. Ingredients1 can crescent rolls 1/2 pound ground ...
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Pineapple Topped Cake
This cake is so very simple to make…you’d think that it had taken all day to cook. Highly rated by Pop Pop – “Best cake he ever ate”. This would be a great cake to bake for a bingo or other fund-raiser. Ingredients1 box Pineapple Flavored Cake Mix 1 can ...
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Nit’s Bread Pudding
As bread got older or was not quite fresh, rather than throw it away, the classic dish of bread pudding was created. Several versions have evolved but French Bread or homemade bread is the more popular bread choice for the pudding. Ingredients1 loaf French Bread 2 cups milk 3 beaten ...
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Deviled Shrimp
This can be an appetizer or entree. Ingredients1 lb shrimp raw 1 stick butter 3 tbsp onions, chopped fine 1/2 tsp dry mustard Dash of cayenne or red pepper 6 tbsp flour 1 cup milk 1 tbsp sherry 1 cup cracker crumbs Salt and black pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Peel and ...
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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
This bourbon flavored bread pudding reminds me of New Orleans and its famous Bourbon Street. Easy, fun and outrageously good. Ingredients1/4 cup raisins 2 tbsp bourbon 1 1/4 cup milk 1% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp Watkins vanilla extract 11/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg dash ...
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Stuffed Bell Peppers III
Another great version of a Cajun classic. Ingredients2 pounds ground meat chuck preferred 1 can Rotel Brand tomatoes mild or hot 1 onion chopped 1 cup celery (chopped fine) 3 garlic finely chopped 1 can Dawn mushroom steak sauce 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs 8 to 10 bell peppers 2 ...
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