Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Crabmeat AuGratin II
Everyone loves to eat a crab and find it filled with lots of succulent meat. A crab that has a dense amount of crabmeat is considered “full”. When going crabbing, for the fullest crabs go when the moon is in the cycle from a half moon waxing through the full ...
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Dips for Vegetables or Fruits
Here are 4 easy and quick recipes for vegetables or fruits. Let’s party. Ingredients1 package Cream Cheese 1 can crushed pineapple 1 cup mayonnaise 1 package ranch dressing dip 1 package cream cheese marshmallow cream 1 cup chocolate sauceDirectionsStep 1Combine ingredients as listed for each individual dip. Vegetable Dip 1: ...
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Hot Spinach Dip
Easy dip for parties or snacks. Ingredients1 package spinach, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup parmesan cheese 2 tbsp jalapeños, seeded and chopped fine 1 jar artichokes (small) or small can choice of dip crackersDirectionsStep 1Defrost spinach if necessary and squeeze out excess water. Mix ingredients in glass bowl, cover ...
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Large Spinach Salad
Ingredients1 head lettuce, broken 1 bunch raw spinach 3/4 pound fried bacon, broken in crumbs 8 eggs, hard boiled 1 package frozen English peas 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaiseDirectionsStep 1Boil the eggs. (See our site on how to boil perfect eggs.) Step 2Layer ...
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Cranberry Fruit Salad
A popular holiday or Sunday dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving turkey, beef roast and dessert. Ingredients1 can (8 oz )crushed pineapple, drained but reserving juice 1/2 cup Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 (3 oz) package raspberry gelatin 1 (16 oz) can Ocean Spray whole berry cranberry ...
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Buttermilk Biscuits
A classic light and fluffy biscuit recipe for buttermilk lovers. Ingredients4 cups sifted flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup shortening or Crisco butter 1/4 tsp soda 3/4 cup buttermilkDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Step 2 Sift flour once, measure and sift again with salt, soda ...
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Baking Powder Biscuits
A classic type of scratch biscuit. Ingredients2 cups sifted flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp shortening 3/4 cup milkDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Step 2 In a medium glass bowl, sift the flour once, measure. Add the baking powder and salt and sift again. Cut ...
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Rice Seafood Casserole
Leftover rice? Hungry for a seafood dish? This is a great dish for both those needs. Ingredients1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup onions, diced 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1/2 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can small shrimp or crabmeat or both 2 cups ...
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Tuna Fish Dip
This dip is similar to crab dip, but using tuna as a less expensive alternative. Ingredients1 large can tuna 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 stick butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp garlic ...
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Crab Dip II
A great classic party dip for weddings or large family gatherings. Our most popular dip! Ingredients3/4 cup butter 2 onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely diced 3 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 3 lbs crab meat or 7 (6.5 oz) cans 1 large can evaporated milk ...
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Pop Rouge Float
You hardly see pop rouge (strawberry) soda anymore. But if you want to make something special for your grandchildren, grandparents, or yourself, try this. And listen to the tales of the good ole’ days. Ingredients1 strawberry soda 2 scoops vanilla ice creamDirectionsStep 1In a tall glass, put two scoops of ...
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Grandmaw’s Tomato Sausage
A classic sausage tomato gravy. Serve it up over rice along with a cabbage vinegar slaw and you have a very satisfying meal. Ingredients1 pound smoked sausage or fresh sausage 1 large sliced onion salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup oil (or less) 1 large can tomato sauce or ...
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Popeye’s Biscuit Twin
This easy quick recipe has a mouth watering taste very similar to the famous Popeye’s (fried chicken chain) biscuits. Ingredients4 cups Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit Mix 1 cup lite sour cream 1 cup cold Sprite 1/4 cup butterDirectionsStep 1Melt butter in a bowl. Mix all ingredients together and form biscuit. Mixture ...
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Old Fashioned Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
This is the classic chocolate cake every Cajun child had growing up. The chocolate frosting recipe is also included or you can use the German Chocolate recipe on our website to frost. Merveilleusement délicieux. Ingredients2 cups sugar 2 cups all purpose white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt ...
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