Crabmeat Au Gratin I
Ingredients 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup chopped onions 1 stick margarine 1/2 cup flour 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1 tsp red pepper 1 tsp salt 1 lb crabmeat 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated Directions Step 1 Sauté onions and celery in margarine until wilted. ...
Read moreKip’s Spicy Crawfish Corn Mockshew (maque choux)
One spelling variation for this dish is “mock” choux. This is a spicy blend of Louisiana crawfish, corn, veggies and seasoning. Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks butter 2 tbsp Jack Daniels Whiskey 1 bell pepper 1 large onion 1/4 cup garlic, minced 1-2 lbs crawfish 1 can Extra-Hot Rotel Tomatoes 1 ...
Read moreTomato Relish
Too many tomatoes in the garden? Try canning them with this relish recipe that goes great with anything. Really wonderful with fried shrimp or as a side condiment for your rice, meat and gravy. Ingredients 3 bell peppers, chopped 5 onions, chopped 1 pint vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 tbsp ...
Read moreAmbrosia Salad (Small)
Ingredients Ingredients 1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits 1 (16 oz) can fruit cocktail 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges ½ (11 oz) bag miniature marshmallows ½ (14 oz) bag shredded coconut 1 (10 oz) jar cherries 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Directions Step 1 Drain all ...
Read moreBaked Chicken and Rice
This is an easy dish to prepare. Ingredients 1 whole chicken, cut up, or 6 to 8 chicken breast 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix Season All to taste 1 cup water 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup rice, uncooked Directions Step 1 Lightly season the chicken with Season-All. Step ...
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Real Easy Cold Shrimp Dip
Ingredients Ingredients 1 lb shrimp 1 (4 oz) jar of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 onion, chopped very fine 1 bottle Catalina French Dressing Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste Dash of Worcestershire sauce Directions Step 1 Peel, clean and boil shrimp. ...
Read morePeach Ice Cream
Ingredients 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and pitted 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 pint Half & Half or for richer flavor - Whipping Cream 1 quart whole milk 1 tbsp vanilla 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup fresh peaches cut in small chunks Directions Step 1 Process the 4 cups ...
Read moreMawmaw’s German Chocolate Bars
This was one of my grandson Colby’s favorite cookies at Christmas. Now he makes his Mom do them. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 package Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips or butterscotch 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut ...
Read moreStiff Crunchy Egg White Meringue
...Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 In a bowl or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until they are stiff and peaking. Continue beating and gradually add the sugar and vanilla. This recipe will frost a 9x12 pan or a 3-layer round cake. ...
Read moreRed Beans and Rice Crock pot Style
Working and fixing something for dinner can be a problem. Using the crock pot enables you to cook a hearty dinner without much fuss. Quick soak of the dried beans is recommended by many cooks or an overnight soak of the beans. For the quick soak – Rinse and sort ...
Read moreShrimp Eggplant Dressing
During summer when eggplants were plentiful and shrimp were to be had, Momma would make this simple eggplant dressing. Cooking for 9 children always kept Momma busy. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups cooked rice 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 tbsp oil ...
Read moreChicken, Corn & Potato Soup
A thick, hearty comfort soup. Ingredients 1 chicken fryer 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 2 cups frozen corn 3 to 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters Salt & pepper to taste Directions Step 1 Boil whole chicken until cooked. Remove from ...
Read moreSeafood Gumbo
A true Cajun classic. The original recipe had 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp flour and quarts of water. At the end of the cooking cycle right before being served, the powdered file was added and the cook would dip the ladle in and out of the gumbo aerating ...
Read moreCherry Squares
Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Cream shortening, sugar ...
Read moreDried Black-Eyes Peas
Nowadays blackeyes are eaten every New Year’s Day to bring good luck for the coming year. Ingredients 1/2 lb dried black eyes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed Ham hocks or bacon Salt and pepper to taste 6-8 okra pods (optional) Directions Step ...
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