Low Fat Pie
Ingredients 1 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 shell Directions Step 1 Mix the jello & water until well dissolved. Step 2 Add the ...
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Momma’s Pralines V
Another classic praline recipe for holiday gift giving or just to keep for yourself. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 stick butter 1 cup milk 2 tbsp Karo white syrup 4 cups pecan halves 2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Step 1 Combine all of the ...
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Classic Crawfish Fettuccini
Pasta with cheese sauce and crawfish Ingredients 1 stick butter 1 lb crawfish 1/2 small box of Kraft w/peppers cheese 1 pint half and half 1 (8 ounce) package Mozzarella cheese 2 celery stalks, chopped Garlic, chopped, to taste 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 box Fettucini noodles ...
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Mom’s Blueberry Pie
...Ingredients 2 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 Whip Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients together folding in the blueberries and pour into the pie crusts. Step ...
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Coconut Pecan Icing – German Chocolate
This recipe has been in the family a long time. One of the best icings for any type of cake or brownies, but really great for a German Chocolate Cake or the groom’s cake at a wedding. Ingredients 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 egg yolks ...
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Broccoli Corn Cornbread
...Ingredients 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix 1 stick melted butter 4 eggs 2 cups shredded Velveeta Cheese 1 cup cooked broccoli, drained 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients together, and pour into greased 13 x 9 pan and bake at 350 for ...
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Classic Crab Cakes
Delicious as a side dish or as a main dish topped with a cream sauce. Ingredients 1 lb crab meat 1 onion, chopped fine 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 heaping tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 egg Breadcrumbs (as needed for filler) Parsley to taste, ...
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Strawberry Shortcut Shortcake
Ingredients 2 French Vanilla Cake Mixes 2 packages frozen strawberries in syrup 1 canister low fat whipped cream Directions Step 1 Prepare cake mixes per package directions and pour both mixes in a 9x13 baking pan. Step 2 After cooking and cooling the cake, pierce holes in the cake layer ...
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Lana’s Creamy Pecan Pralines IV
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp butter or margarine Directions Step 1 In a small heavy skillet on medium heat, caramelize the sugar. Combine sugar and water in the pan, stirring until it ...
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Old Man’s Soup
At 81 my Dad was still cooking for himself. This was one of his favorites that he prepared often. Great when comfort food is needed. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 2 (8 oz) cans tomato ...
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Steamed or Boiled Okra
My Dad was a sharecropper, so when we were kids, okra was one vegetable that was always plentiful. Being a Cajun, we often used it to make what we called an okra gumbo. Ingredients 1 lb okra Salt and black pepper to taste Vinegar to taste (or 1/4 cup for ...
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Corn Casserole III
Ingredients Ingredients 2 cups creamed corn 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1 tbsp flour 4 eggs 1 tbsp pimiento, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp sugar Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Step 2 Combine all ingredients except the eggs in ...
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Fruit Salad III Millionaire Salad
Ingredients 2 or 3 oranges 1 (15 oz) can pears drained 1 (15 oz) can peaches drained 1 (8 oz) can shredded coconut 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (retain liquid) 1 (10 oz) bag miniature marshmallows 1/2 pint sour cream Directions Step 1 Drain all fruit except pineapple. Everything ...
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Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 (8 oz) can Gebhardt's barbecue sauce (or other bbq sauce) 1 bottle ketchup 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced fine 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 5 drops Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup salad ...
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Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Shrimp and Crab
This is an easy meal to prepare. You can make this more heart healthy by baking in the oven instead of cooking it in oil. Ingredients 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (or substitute celery salt and dried celery leaves to taste) 1/4 cup bell pepper ...
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