Lite Two-Layer Pumpkin Pie
The first time I ate this, a tear came to my eye — it was so unbelievably good. Once I found out it was reduced calorie/sugar, I served myself two more slices! It was made for the diabetic in my family but I personally favor this pie over regular pumpkin ...
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Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat
Great idea for holiday parties and dinners or just when you are plain hungry! Ingredients 20 2 inch fresh mushrooms 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 pound lump crab meat 2 tbsp minced pimento 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tsp salt ...
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Chocolate Covered Pecans
Here is a fun fact from ilovepecans.org – you imagine a pecan skyscraper? It would take 11,624 pecans, stacked end to end, to reach the top of the Empire State Building in New York City. Kinda glad it only takes 2 cups for this pecan treat. Makes a sweet Christmas ...
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Daube РMarinated Pork Roast or Eye of Round Roast or Beef Roast Рr̫ti bourr̩
The smell of this roast cooking will make your mouth water and the whole house smell just like grandma’s did. My Mom would use only garlic, vinegar, salt and black pepper which is traditional stuffing. On Sundays she would stuff her sirloin roast with the seasoned combination and cook very ...
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Banana Cream Pie
A classic made easy. Ingredients 1 banana sliced 1 graham cracker pie crust 2 cups cold milk 2 packages Jell-O vanilla instant pudding 2 cups Cool Whip Directions Step 1 Place sliced bananas in crust. Pour milk in bowl, then add pudding. Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes. Gently ...
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Spinach Garden Ring
A fast and easy rich delicious meal all in one. Greens, meat, dairy all in one meal without needing side dishes. Enjoy! Ingredients 8 ounces thickly sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 1/2 cup 6 oz shredded Swiss cheese, divided or ...
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Gumbo Burgers
Here is a novel idea for leftover gumbo. Use it to wake up your ground meat dish. Ingredients 1 small onion sliced thinly 2 tbsp oil (Canola or Vegetable) or bacon fat 1 pound ground beef 1 cup leftover gumbo broth or one can gumbo 1/2 cup water 1 tsp ...
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Tex-Mex Veggie Soup
My oldest son is vegetarian; the soup is my own makings. I started making this soup for his trips back home; he lives in London. I make this the day before he comes in, after our trip home from airport. We unwind eating this soup, munching on blue tortilla chips, ...
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Sweet Potato Medallions
I discovered these about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I’ve made them 6 times already (and have been on vacation one week out of that time). For variety I cook them with different seasonings. We love them. Ms Chrissy likes them also. Great for diabetics or individuals on restricted diets. Ingredients ...
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Gateau De Sirop – Syrup Cake
In Southwest Louisiana, cane syrup is very popular and is used often in baking or cooking! The flavor of Syrup Cake intensifies once it has been refrigerated in a closed container and can be kept for weeks in your refrigerator. Syrup Cake is enjoyable anytime, especially with a cold glass ...
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Hot Crawfish Dip
Crawfish are plentiful in Southwest Louisiana, and are used in several different dishes. This particular dip may be served in small individual pastry shells. See recipe on site for the easy to make pastry shells. Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 - 2 medium onion chopped 2 bunches shallots chopped 1/2 ...
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Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes
The sweet potato is an excellent energy food and has Vitamins A, B, and C, and minerals. The sweet potato is mild in flavor and combines nicely with many other foods. A thoroughly cooked, other than fried, sweet potato is easily digested and, therefore, recommended for children (and big Cajuns ...
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Redfish Courtbouillon
Once you have tasted this dish, you’ll prepare it over and over. Editor’s Note: Courtbouillon compliments the taste of almost any fish. Ingredients 1 six pound fish 1/2 cup salad oil 1/4 cup flour 2 large onions sliced 21/2 cup canned tomatoes 2 chopped bay leaves 1/4 tsp allspice 4 ...
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Coconut Bon Bons
These are coconut balls known as Bon Bons rolled in red colored granulated sugar that I had as a child. Ray’s Market in Maurice, La. use to sell these but unfortunately no longer do. For a festive holiday look, use red or green colored sugar. Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter ...
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Country Club Salad
A dish for your Christmas dinner. Ingredients 1 small package lemon jello 1 1/4 cup boiling water 1 can fruit cocktail reserve the liquid 2 packages (3 oz) cream cheese 1/2 pint whipping cream whipped 2 bananas 1 cups miniature marshmallows Directions Step 1 Bring the cream cheese to room ...
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