Recipes by Elsie LeMoine
Corn Fritters – Corn Nuggets
These taste like little fried corn. Whether you call them nuggets or fritters, these are totally delicious Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 (15 oz) can cream style corn 2 tbsp melted shortening Oil for frying 1 teaspoon sugar ...
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Creamy Vegetable Casserole
A tasty blend of flavors for a quickly prepared side dish. Ingredients 1 package frozen (16 oz) broccoli, carrots and cauliflower 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 carton (8 oz) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese 1/2 cup to 1 cup croutons Directions Step 1 Cook vegetables according to instructions ...
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Cream Cheese Corn
...Flavorful is the word for this dish similar to macque choux (shoo). Great with fresh corn (that has been pre-cooked) also. Ingredients 2 cans (16 oz) whole kernel corn drained 1 (8 oz) cream cheese 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, chopped 1 tbsp margarine Directions Step 1 Combine ingredients ...
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Fresh Apple Cake
Apple cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes around. Interesting fact: Apples float because at least 25% of their mass is air. Ingredients 1 cup Wesson or Canola oil 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda 1 tsp ...
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Dang Good Pie (Pineapple Coconut Pie)
The name speaks for itself. Baker’s hint – before pouring the batter into the pie shell, baste shell with beaten egg white. It will help prevent a soggy crust. Ingredients 3/4 stick butter 3 eggs 3 tbsp flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup pineapple, crushed and drained 1 cup ...
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Impossible Coconut Pie – Makes It’s Own Crust
Coconuts are enjoyed by many cultures around the world and are an extremely versatile ingredient. Although great in a savory dish, here is a well-received pie recipe. You may notice that there is no pie crust required. This pie makes it’s own crust! Ingredients 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar ...
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Opera Fudge
“The name Opera Fudge could infer that it is called such because 1) you taste it and yell for more or 2) you scream at yourself for not making more cause you ran out so fast. All kidding aside, Momma always made this fudge around Christmas and we love it!!!” ...
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Icebox Cookies
We made these every Christmas growing up in Louisiana. Even Maw-Maw remembers making these for her children at Christmas. Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 2 sticks oleo, softened (butter) 2 eggs 31/2 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped Directions ...
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Hot Hot Squash
Ingredients 6 medium your choice squash cut in chunks 1 large onion 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp milk 2 jalapenos peppers minced fine parsley flakes for garnish 1/4 pound cubed Velveeta cheese Directions Step 1 Boil squash in a small amount of water with the salt and ...
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Supreme Pound Cake
This is a very moist and rich cake. Goes well with afternoon coffee. As our older generation would do on lazy Sunday afternoons – Visité avec la cafe noir – An afternoon visit spent with family or friends passing around (black) coffee, the news and the latest stories. Ingredients 2 ...
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