Let’s all congratulate cousin Byron on his winning recipe.   The prize is an autographed copy of my cookbook.   The 1st Edition of Cooking With Jacque Rose  will be published in August.  I will personally hand deliver Cousin Byron with his copy. Here’s his winning recipe:  PEANUT BUTTER STEW 1 pound stew meat, 2 tablespoons oil,…

Essie Mae and her cousin Carrie were on the phone talking about their favorite cobblers. Cousin Carrie lives in St. Louis she told my Mom she had eaten Pear Pie at Sweetie Pies.  Mom said she had never had pear pie, and asked me to make one. I made a pear cobbler that day for…

Crawfish pie is one of my favorite things to eat.  I usually fry my mini crawfish pies, but today I am going to bake them. Crawfish Pie Appetizers 1 (16 ounce) package layer buttermilk biscuits, cut into 3rds, 1 pound bacon, 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh garlic, 1/8 cup chopped green…

Bread is the quintessential example of who God is to me.  To me, bread represents God’s provisions, his word, his mercy, my family, fellowship, my salvation, and most importantly my life and how I live and love!  HINTS FOR BAKING BREAD  Kneading the dough for 30 seconds after mixing improves the texture of baking powder…

Jerk seasoning was introduced to my palate about 15 years ago.  My favorite jerk flavored dishes are salmon and goat.  I still cook my goat in the ground, but I have added jerk flavor season which has taken the dish to the moon and back in the flavor atmosphere. Jerk is a traditional way of BBQ…

The term beverage includes any and all drinks, including water, all waters whether for medicinal or table use.  A beverage is a liquid intended for drinking. Some days the best drink might be an intoxicating agent of distilled liquor my favorite is Jack Daniels with a splash of lime over ice.  I refer to  Jack…

Homemade is great, but  the quick bisque below is easy and delicious. What makes this bisque smooth and thick is the cream soups, particularly the rice soup. CRAB BISQUE 1   10 ½ ounce can cream mushroom soup,  1   10 ½ ounce can cream asparagus soup, 1   10 ½ ounce can of chicken and wild rice soup,  1…

    Get ready, get ready, get ready for the best piece of tail you have ever had.  Cousin X introduced me to deep fried turkey tails about a month ago.  I am hooked!  Turkey tails are full of fat and flavor, my secret to perfect tail is to make them spicy and crisp. Ingredients:  6…

While browsing the web, I ran across a Caesar salad recipe on LittleThings.com; this dish looked so good I immediately fixed it. At the end of the day, this is the best Caesar salad I have ever seen or tasted. Again, I loved the salad, but to make it my own I added anchovies and garlic…

It’s a tradition that my siblings and I gather together and celebrate the 4th of July with food, fellowship, and love.  One of my jobs is to ready the meat for my big brother Bubby to cook. To this end, I am going to share my secret pork marinade and the recipe for my mustard BBQ sauce….

Being a vegan is a lifestyle choice.  Eating nuts, whole grains and eliminating dairy and meat has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. More and more people are choosing a vegan lifestyle for these two health benefits alone. I am going to give real thought to at least reducing my dairy and…

Ready your taste bulbs for a delicious and festive afternoon.The Festival will feature live entertainment, food, salsa tasting, a kids fun zone, and a beer garden.  This will be a wonderful time for the entire family.  We are looking to see all of you.                        …