Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Ingredients1 (12 oz) package semi sweet chocolate 4 blocks shaved white chocolate 1 (12-14 oz) bag of salted peanutsDirectionsStep 1In medium size bowl, microwave the chocolate on high for 2 minutes. Stop and stir chocolate after first minute. Step 2 Toss in the salted peanuts; the least expensive brand works ...
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Beet Salad
Ingredients3 tart apples, peeled and diced 1 Granny Smith Apple, peeled and diced 1 jar pickled beets, drained and julienned 2 tbsp salad dressing 2 tbsp sugarDirectionsStep 1In a glass bowl (with a cover), mix all ingredients together. Step 2 Chill and refrigerate. Will last up to a week in ...
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Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped fine 2 stalks celery, chopped fine 1 large eggplant or 2 medium 8 bell peppers, trimmed and cored Zatarin's Flavored Bread Crumbs 3 cups cooked rice Red and/or black pepper to taste Onion and garlic powder to taste ...
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Fluffy White Frosting
Ingredients1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup water Dash of saltDirectionsStep 1In a saucepan, combine sugar, cream of tartar, water and a dash of salt. Cook until bubbly and the sugar dissolves. Step 2 In a mixing bowl combine egg whites ...
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Classic Catfish Sauce Piquant
After sharing a plate of this awesome dish with my son-in-law, I thought that this recipe was too good not to send in. Ingredients1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1/2 stick margarine 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Brand tomatoes 2 heaping tablespoon of roux ...
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Fig Preserve Cake IV
This recipe makes a moist cake filled with a mixture of fresh figs, and brown sugar. Ingredients2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups fig preserves 1 tsp ...
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Classic Boudin (Boudoin)
This is the best classic boudin out there. Boudin is also spelled “boudoin.” Both are proper spellings of the same classic Cajun dish. Ingredients10 lbs pork roast (pork butt roast works) 4 medium onions 5 shallots 2 bell peppers 3 bunches green onion, chopped fine 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped ...
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Crawfish Bisque
This dish is a labor of love, but well worth every minute. In this recipe, the crawfish heads are stuffed with a breading mixture. Collecting the crawfish heads after a crawfish boil is a great time to do this. As a note: clean the crawfish heads of the membranes and ...
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Ambrosia Salad
Ingredients1 (9 oz) Cool Whip 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 1 (14 oz) can sliced peaches 1 (11 oz) can small mandarin oranges 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks 1 tsp vanilla 3 tbsp lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1Drain your fruits; mix all ingredients in glass or corning ware dish. Chill ...
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Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Shrimp and Crab
This is an easy meal to prepare. You can make this more heart healthy by baking in the oven instead of cooking it in oil. Ingredients1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (or substitute celery salt and dried celery leaves to taste) 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped ...
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Italian Potatoes
Although not a French Cajun name, this is an extra good recipe and was served often while we were growing up. Easy to prepare. Ingredients6 or 8 potatoes, thinly sliced 6 tbsp melted butter or margarine 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp ...
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Pineapple Cream Mold
Ingredients2 (3 oz) packages of lemon jello 2 cups hot water 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1In a medium to large glass bowl, dissolve jello in hot water. Cool slightly, then add the rest of the ingredients. Step 2 Pour into ...
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Lime Cream Pie
Ingredients1 can small concentrated limeade 1/2 gallon ice cream, softened 1 graham cracker piecrust 1 container of Cool WhipDirectionsStep 1Mix limeade, ice cream and half of the cool whip in large bowl. Step 2 Pour into crust and place in freezer until ice cream becomes firm. Step 3 Cut and ...
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Watergate Salad
An easy fast dish to prepare. Ingredients1 (3 oz) box pistachio pudding 1 (20 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (9 oz) tub Cool WhipDirectionsStep 1In a medium glass bowl, mix pudding and pineapple with juice. Add the rest of the remaining ...
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Classic Dumplings
Ingredients3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/3 cup milk or waterDirectionsStep 1Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat the egg and add the milk to it. Combine the wet ingredients to the dry. Step 2 Drop by spoonfuls into whichever ...
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