Author: Carol Poche’
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Blueberry Coffeecake
2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tbls. baking powder1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup milk1 egg2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed, if necessary, to break up Nut topping:3 tbls. butter or margarine1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1. Combine all ingredients except blueberries…
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“Dated” Sweet Potatoes
1/2 C evaporated milk 3 C mashed sweet potatoes 1 8 oz pkg. Diced or whole dates, cut up 1 egg 3 T butter Topping: 1/2 C maple syrup & 1/4 C butter Add milk & egg to mashed sweet potatoes. Beat well, until smooth paste is formed. Melt butter in pan, add dates and…
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Leftover Lagniappe a/k/a Shepherd’s Pie
When you have leftover peas, carrots, etc., freeze and save for Shepherd’s night. Saute ground beef, add seasoning blend & cook til onions are translucent. Add other veggies, stock, Worcestershire, salt & pepper to taste. Simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into meat mixture. Spoon into 9×11 baking dish. Make mashed potatoes. Top meat…
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A Different Twist on Chips & Dip!
1 pkg. wonton wrappersGarlic Powder, Onion Powder, Red Pepper or Tabasco, Lea & Perrins Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter and add seasonings to taste. Mix well. Place wrapper on cookie sheet & pinch in the middle to form a bow shape. Brush with seasoned butter and bake for about 10 minutes. WATCH CAREFULLY! WATER…
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Sweet Pork Tenderloins
1 16 oz. bottle Wishbone Italian Dressing1 12 oz. can Steen’s Blue Ribbon Cane Syrup2 pork tenderloins (they come 2 to a package) Combine dressing and syrup, mixing well. Cover pork tenderloins and marinate for 8 hours, basting occasionally. Grill on barbecue pit or in oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes. My variation: Slice tenderloin…
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Cream of Crawfish Soup
1 1b. crawfish tails with fat1/2 cup chopped green onions1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms2 cups chicken broth, heated1/2 stick butter1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)1/2 cup flour2 cups whipping cream, warmed2 cups milk, warmed2 tsps. salt2 tsps. cracked pepper2 tsps. Creole seasoning2 tsps. garlic powderPaprika for garnish
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Gulf Shores Sand Tarts
1 C butter, softened1/2 C powdered sugar1 tsp. Vanilla1 C chopped pecans2 C all purpose flour1 T ice water1/4 tsp. SaltPowdered sugar Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until light & fluffy. Add flour, sugar, vanilla salt & water, beating well. Stir in pecans. Roll dough into one inch balls. Roll out…
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp
1/2 C Olive Oil2 T fresh parsley (chopped)1 & 1/2 T Honey1/2 tsp. Red pepper1 pkg. Wooden skewers2 T Cajun Seasoning2 T lemon juice1 T soy sauce1 lb. Large shrimp2 C regular tortilla chips, crushed Combine oil, seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce & red pepper. Peel shrimp and add to mixture. Mix to…
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Rush Hour Rotini
1 pkg. Tri-color Rotini Olive Oil 1 bunch green onions Parmesan cheese 1 pkg. Good Season’s Salad Dressing Mix (cheese/garlic or Italian Parmesan) 1 small can chopped black olives Lemon-Pepper seasoning to taste Boil rotini per package directions. Chop green onions. Rinse rotini and toss with all other ingredients. May add tomatoes, cucumbers, chicken, shrimp,…
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Halloween Salad
1 Large Cool Whip1 Large Orange Jello2 Sm. Or 1 Lg. Mandarin Oranges-drained1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple — drained1 16oz. Cottage Cheese-Small Curd Mix together and POOF! All you have to do is let it chill. Such an easy salad!
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