LO-LO’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES

            THIS WAS  LO-LO’S FIRST LOCATION IN ARIZONA.  THEY ARE NOW IN BIGGER LOCATIONS  AND HAVE EXPANDED INTO IN OMAHA, LAS VEGAS, AND DALLAS. I do not usually post on Saturday, but today I am making an exception.  I had breakfast at Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles in Las Vegas, Nevada….

OLE FASHION BUTTERMILK PIE

BUTTERMILK PIE 4 eggs, separated, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust, 1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  In a large bowl add the egg…

FRUIT SALAD

It’s fall so all the fruits usually used in a fruit salad are not available.  I make this fruit salad all year to add a lite a refreshing side dish. Here’s the base you add rest! FRUIT SALAD 1 (2.75 oz.) package vanilla tapioca pudding, 1 (15 oz.) can fruit cocktail,  1 (15 oz.) can…

PEANUT BUTTER PIE

PEANUT BUTTER PIE 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 large eggs, beaten, 1 cup corn syrup, 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth, 3/4 cup dark chocolate pieces, 2 firm bananas, sliced, 1/4 cup coconut flakes. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Bake pie crust according to…

BLACK-EYED PEAS

BLACK-EYED PEAS 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed, 2 small smoked ham hocks, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 cup white onion, quartered, 2 bay leaves, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/8 teaspoon raw sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper….

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

 The first rule in making my potato salad is to use russet potatoes.  Russet potatoes are starchy, thick skin and fluffy, which will give you the perfect salad. JACQUE ROSE SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD 6 russet potatoes, cubed, 6 eggs, 4 chopped, 2 sliced, 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped, 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1…

OYSTER LOAF

A Po-Boy sandwich is a rich tradition associated with foods originating in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Times-Picayune, the Martin brothers invented the po-boy sandwich.  There was approximately 1,800 striking streetcar drivers and motormen in New Orleans in 1929.  The sandwiches were given to the striking men for free. Some of the most traditional po-boy sandwiches…

CRUSTLESS EGGPLANT QUICHE

  EGGPLANT QUICHE is sho’nuf comfort food 4 cups eggplant, pared and cubed, 1/2 cup hot breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup white onions, chopped, 4 tablespoons self-rising flour, 1 (10 1/2 oz.) cream of chicken soup, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4…

FRIED BUFFALO TURKEY WINGS

  FRIED BUFFALO TURKEY WINGS 4 turkey wings, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, poultry seasoning.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Split the wings into flats, drumettes and tips (the tip is my favorite part). Wash off and clean the meat, make sure there are not feathers.  Drizzle a little oil over the meat, generously sprinkle…

BEAN CAKES

BEAN CAKES 2 (8 oz.) can kidney beans,  reserve 1/4 cup liquid, rinse beans, 1/2 cup cornbread, crumbled, 1/2 cup red onions, chopped, 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 envelope onion soup mix, 1/4 cup…

CAKE MIX COOKIES

  1 (15.25 oz.) box yellow cake mix, 1/2 stick unsalted butter, soft, 1/3 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract,  6 ounces craisins, roughly chopped, 3/4 cup black walnuts. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet, set aside. Get out a bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, egg,…