As we age we all become afraid of the dreaded word ALZHEIMER, The biggest question is how do we keep our brains sharp.  Here are a couple of ways you can do that: Minimize trans-fat. This can be achieved by not frying your food. Minimize saturated fat intake.  Fatty meats and full-fat dairy products contain…

In November of last year, I attended the State Fair of Texas.  What I loved most about the Fair was Big Tex, the football game, and the food.  Since that time I have been trying to come up with a fair dish. I need ya’ll to try this dish and tell me what you think….

Creole fried rice is a staple side Spring dinner dish.  Depending on where you are from Creole Fried Rice can contain shrimp, crawfish, sausage, ham or a combination of all four. CREOLE FRIED RICE 3 cups cooked yellow saffron rice, 2 tablespoons lard, 8 ounces andouille smoked sausage, 1 (8 oz.) bag crawfish tails, 1/2 cup chopped…

Chicken a la King 2 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms, 1/3 cup salted butter, 4 tablespoons flour,2 stalks chopped celery, 1/2 tablespoons bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped white onions, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, 2 1/2 cup cooked…

Tea cakes are a semi-sweet bread that tastes and looks like a cross between a fluffy cookie and a flat biscuit.  I have a little cousin, her named June that I made tea cakes for when she was a little girl. She is a grown woman now, but she is still my lil tea cake…

BLACK WALNUT COOKIES These are one of my favorite cookies.  My Daddy loved these cookies he says they are the only cookies that are better tasting than a coconut macaroons. I want to make these cookies and give your culinary opinion. 1 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 ½   cups light brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2…

    1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, 2 stalks diced celery, 1/2 cup diced white onions, 1 (8.75 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 (7oz.) package cooked pasta shells, 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cheddar cheese soup, 1 pound bulk breakfast turkey sausage, 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese. Preheat oven to 350…

I am asking you to join me in creating a Jacque Rose Chopped episode.  Food Network Chopped is casting in Las Vegas.  I am going to submit an application,  I want to prepare to win. Please send me a couple appetizer, entree, and dessert mystery baskets.  I will create for ya’ll to vote on.

Watermelons are 92% water. I think is the most refreshing fruit one can eat; along with being a body healing fruit.Watermelon is a delicious source of hydration.  Vitamin A in watermelon promotes body tissue growth, which gives your skin a beautiful glow. Vitamin C , carotenoids and potassium found in watermelon reduces cholesterol which is…

  2 large eggs, 1/2 cup salted butter, 2 medium size yams, peeled and chopped, 2 cups sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt, marshmallows, 1 cup chopped pecans.   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Boil yams in a pot covered in water until tender. Drain yams and…

I initially listed collard greens on the menu, subsequently I received a request to replace the collard greens with green bean casserole. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can cream mushroom soup, 1/2 cup vegetable stock, 1/4 cup white onion, sliced,  1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 cups green…

This recipe is dedicated to my grandson Brittian. When he was around 10 years old I cooked a spiral cut ham for Easter dinner, when he when in the kitchen he started eating the ham.  When I went back downstairs to check on the rest of the meal he had eaten a significant amount of…