You know this is a funny play on words, below is the recipe for CRAB ROYALE. JACQUE ROSES’ CRAB ROYALE 3 packs individual premade mini pie crust. Each package has four (7/8 inch) crust. Bake the crust in a 350 degree oven until golden brown, set aside. 2 tablespoon minced yellow onions, 1/2 tablespoon minced…

What are you doing tonight?  It’s week Four the NFL lineup is waiting for you to pick. I am gonna tailgate in the kitchen.  Have you made your picks, who do you think is going to win?  HERE ARE MY PICKS: Thursday: Bengals, Sunday:  Colts, Redskins, Patriots, Cardinals, Steelers, Jets, Broncos, Cowboys, Texans, Ravens, Saints, Lions Monday:…

A century ago a group of Black Civil War veterans conceived the idea of an  African American Museum.  On September 24, 2016, this concept became a reality, the Smithsonian Institutional’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington, DC. What makes this museum an even more memorial event, for me, was that the first…

SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES Prepare your sandwich twixt and between spread first.  In a bowl combine 1 (4oz.) package softened goat cheese with 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, mix well cover with plastic wrap refrigerate and set aside till you are ready to assemble the cookie sandwiches. Cookie Ingredients:  1 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar,…

Whenever I have leftover mashed potatoes, I make potato tacos! INGREDIENTS:  1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, 1 tablespoon dried cumin, 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, flour tortillas and seasoned flour for dusting.  That’s all you need. In a bowl add the mashed potatoes, cumin, fijita seasoning, and garlic mix well. Scoop out…

You know that’s a play on words, today I’m making Clam Balls. CLAMS:  5 pounds fresh little neck clams, 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 small purple onions, 1 stick butter, 4 fresh flat leaf parsley pieces, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup white wine.  Thoroughly wash the clams, you have to remove…

    My grandmother Emma always had a pot on the stove.  She said one of the worst things that can ever happen is you don’t have anything to feed company, that includes expected and unexpected company when they present to your house. Her Rule:  Feed quest whenever they arrive.  To this end, she frequently served…

    Grandpa Aloun loved potted meat and Vienne sausages.  When, my eldest grandbabies, Brittian and Nyla,  were little kids they ate potted meat and Viene sausage, on a saltine, with him at least twice a week.  They wanna act like they don’t like potted meat or Vienna sausages now.  Here’s a new twist on potted meat, I am…

  INGREDIENTS: 4thick  ( 3/4-inch) bone-in pork chops, 2 tablespoon oil, 4 tablespoon self-rising flour, 1 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic,  4 white onions rings, 4 green bell pepper rings, 1 (6 oz.) package saffron rice, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 beef bouillon cube, 1 3/4 cup boiling water,  1…

    Yesterday was National Guacamole/Avocado Day.  Sorry Cousins, I’m late.  Here is a quick and easy avocado sandwich. Ingredients:  2 sliced large ripe avocados, chopped cilantro leaves, 2 minced garlic clove, 1/2 cup alfalfa  sprouts, 1 sliced portabella mushroom, 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1 small sliced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese,…

    Before the season is over, I want you to taste the most refreshing pico de gallo this side of Jupiter. This girl grew up in Pacoima, the land of dreams,  I know pico! INGREDIENTS:  1 1/4 cup finely chopped purple onions, 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers, 2 finely chopped serrano peppers,  3 key…

If your team wins tonight, your prize could be a slice of VODKA LEMONADE PIE!  I am picking the Jets to with the game over the Bills tonight.  Who do you think is going to win? INGREDIENTS:  1 (9 oz.) unbaked refrigerator pie crust,  2 cups softened lemon ice cream, 1 (6oz.) lemon cream pie yogurt,…