Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Breaux Bridge Brisket
Ingredients6 lb brisket slab 6 ounces Italian dressing Kraft Honey Flavored Bar-B-Que sauce Salt and black pepper to taste Onion powder, Garlic powder and Cayenne to taste 1 can Coca-ColaDirectionsStep 1Season brisket with salt, powders and peppers. Step 2In a coverable container for marinating, place the brisket and pour the ...
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Spicy Cajun Cabbage
Ingredients4 large potatoes 1 large onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 tsp oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can whole tomatoes or Rotel (if using Rotel, omit jalapeno) 1 (14 oz) can chicken stock or Wyler's Chicken Granules Liquid 1 head of cabbage Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Wash ...
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Baked Beans
Ingredients1 ½ (15 oz) can pork and beans 1/4 cup onions, minced fine 1 ½ tbsp French mustard 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp catsupDirectionsStep 1In a medium saucepan sauté the onions briefly. Step 2 Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium to low heat for approximately 20 minutes. ...
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Never Fail Pastry
Ingredients2 3/4 cups flour 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg Cold waterDirectionsStep 1Beat egg in measuring cup, add enough cold water to the egg to make 1/2 cup liquid. Step 2 Blend flour and shortening together; add liquid to flour mixture. Blend together well. May be prepared ...
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Crock-Pot Jambalaya – Pastalaya
The Cajun-Creole version of paella, though more highly spiced. There are many different versions of jambalaya; in fact, the only consistent ingredients are rice, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Ingredients12 ounces skinless chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes 1 lb smoked sausage 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 ...
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Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients1 whole chicken 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups sweet pepper 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2 tbsp chicken fat or roux 1 (29 oz) can large tomato juice or tomato sauce 2 (4 oz) jars drained mushroom buttons, chopped fine 1 package spaghettiDirectionsStep 1Boil chicken ...
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Ground meat Jambalaya
Ingredients1 (10 oz) can onion soup 1 (10 oz) can mushroom soup 1 lb ground meat 2 garlic cloves 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 ribs celery chopped 1 cup raw rice Salt to tasteDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients add the raw ...
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Seven-up (7-up) Pound Cake
Ingredients2 sticks margarine 1/2 cup Crisco 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups flour 3/4 cup 7-upDirectionsStep 1Cream margarine, Crisco and sugar. Step 2 Add eggs one at a time alternating with flour. Stir in the 7-up. Step 3 Pour into greased floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for ...
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Miniature Pecan Pies I or Pecan Tarts I
IngredientsCrust 3 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 stick butter 1 cup flour Filling 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp margarine 1 tsp vanilla Dash of salt 2/3 cup pecans choppedDirectionsStep 1Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften at room temperature. In a glass bowl, mix cream ...
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Crawfish Angel hair Pasta
Ingredients1 lb crawfish tails 1 onion chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 2 tbsp oil 2 (10 oz) cans Golden Mushroom Soup 1 package angel hair pasta Salt to taste Red Pepper to taste Toby's or Season All to taste Garlic powder to tasteDirectionsStep 1Sauté the onion, bell pepper and seasonings ...
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Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut
One of the most delicious sauerkraut and smoked sausage dishes you can find. This was one of Lilo’s children’s favorite recipes growing up and one of mine when I visited. Ingredients4 (14 oz) cans Bush Bavarian Style Sauerkraut or Clausen Jar Sauerkraut 3 large yellow onions 3 large apples 2 ...
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Rabbit (Wild or Tame)
I can remember rabbit hunting as a young child, especially when the moon was full. We always ate what we killed otherwise Mom wouldn’t let us hunt. Ingredients2 1/2 to 3 lb dressed rabbit cut in serving pieces 2 to 3 cups Heinz Vinegar 2 to 3 cups water 1 ...
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Mom’s Blueberry Pie
Ingredients2 Graham Cracker Pie Crusts 1 (21 oz) can Blueberry Pie Filling 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple drained 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk 1 Tub Cool WhipDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together folding in the blueberries and pour into the pie crusts. Step 2 Freeze for 1 ...
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Low Fat Pie
Ingredients1 small package jello any flavor 1/4 cup hot water 2 small tubs of low fat yogurt any flavor 1 (8 oz) tub of low-fat cool whip 1 low-fat graham cracker crust pie shellDirectionsStep 1Mix the jello & water until well dissolved. Step 2 Add the yogurt and mix well. ...
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