Pecan Rolls
An easy and irresistible dessert. These are served cold (great for a summer day) and can be prepared in advance. Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1 (8 oz) jar cherries 1 cup raisins 1 can condensed milk 1 box graham crackers Directions Step 1 Drain the cherries and mash them in ...
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Sourdough Bread
Ingredients 4 cups sifted flour (or more, as needed) 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp shortening 2 eggs, beaten Sour Dough Starter II (Sponge Batter) Directions Step 1 Set sponge as usual saving 1/2 cup for your starter. Step 2 Sift dry ingredients in ...
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Blueberry Angel Food Cake
Blueberries compliment Angel Food Cake very well and make for a nice presentation. Ingredients 1 (21 oz) can blueberry pie filing 1 prepared Angel Food cake 1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 package Philadelphia cream ...
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Oyster Dressing II
Ingredients 5 tbsp minced onions 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1/4 cup butter 3 quarts French bread crumbs 4 tsp chopped parsley 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 dozen oysters, chopped 1 cup turkey stock 1/2 cup ground, cooked gizzards Directions Step 1 Preheat oven ...
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Apple Pudding
Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup chopped apple 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup margarine Directions ...
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Banana a’ la Rum
A sweet, but not overwhelming, desert. Ingredients 4 ripe bananas 8 tbsp butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dark Rum 1 tbsp grated orange peel Directions Step 1 Cut banana in half lengthwise. Set aside. Step 2 Melt butter in a saucepan, stirring in the sugar and rum. Cook ...
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Ribbon Fantasy Fudge aka Peanut Butter Fudge
This is a sweet and decadent fudge, a certain crowd-pleaser. Ingredients 3 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup margarine 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate (or butterscotch) chips 1 (7 oz) jar Kraft Marshmallow Crème 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Directions Step 1 Combine ...
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Rocky Road Candy
Fill up the Christmas Candy jars or gift tins with this wonderful great tasting candy. Ingredients 1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips 1 (12 oz) package butterscotch chips 1 cup peanut butter 1 (10.5 oz) package miniature marshmallows 1 cup salted peanuts Directions Step 1 In a large, microwave-safe dish, ...
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John’s Pound Cake
One of the best pound cake recipes around. Add a cup of our great Southern coffee and hospitality and you’re one of the greatest chef’s around. Ingredients 1 box Deluxe Yellow Cake Mix 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix 1/3 cup of Crisco or margarine 4 eggs 1 cup water ...
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Ricki’s Noodle Seafood
This noodle seafood casserole is flavorful and easy; a great presentation for guests. Ingredients 2 lbs crawfish or shrimp 2 sticks margarine or butter 3 onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced fine 4 tbsp parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup flour 1 ...
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Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Potato Pie
I was given this recipe over 30 years ago. Very versatile, the pumpkin pie is great for using leftovers from your Jack-o’-lanterns. You can even use sweet potatoes in place of the pumpkin, if you prefer. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups mashed pumpkin or sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ...
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Lentil Bean or Northern Bean Soup
Southerners love their beans. Substitute your favorite dried bean, if you prefer, and if there’s leftover ham, feel free to throw it in! Ingredients 3/4 lb dried lentil beans (or beans of choice) 2 carrots, sliced in coins 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 tbsp melted butter ...
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Cane Syrup Pie
Sugar cane is a popular crop in Southern Louisiana. Whether it’s in sweets, Steen’s syrup, or pies, we love it. Ingredients 5 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 2 cups cane syrup 1 stick margarine or butter 1 tbsp flour 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell ...
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Pepper Steak Short Cut
Ingredients 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb chuck steak boneless cut in thin strips 1 envelope Lipton Onion or Beefy Onion Soup Mix 2 cups water 2 bell peppers, cut into strips 1 - 2 tbsp cornstarch Directions Step 1 In a large heavy skillet or cast ...
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Seafood Casserole (Rice Cooker)
A great and easy way to prepare a classic dish right in your rice cooker! Ingredients 1 lb peeled shrimp, chopped 1 pint oysters (liquid drained) 1 (6 oz) can crab meat or 1/2 cup fresh 3/4 (10 oz) can Campbell's beef broth 1/2 stick (4tbsp) butter 1 onion, chopped ...
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