JACQUE ROSE’S SOUTHERN COUNTRY COOKING …home of the Sho’nuf Delicious Mardi Gras is a time of celebration.  Food is celebration, love, happiness, comfort, and tranquility.   A Po-Boy sandwich is a rich tradition associated with 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…

PUMPKIN BREAD 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 2/3 cups flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 2 eggs, 1 cup canned pumpkin, 1/3 cup black walnuts, chopped, 2/3 cups crushed pineapples, drained, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground mace, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda,…

Drink at least one cup of rice water every day. The simple ingredients of rice and water will give you more energy cause you to have healthy skin, very shiny hair, and this simple effective ingredient can also relieve constipation and it’s delicious. RICE WATER /2 teaspoon salted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 cups…

If you are wondering why I said Pacoima Fried Eggplant or Aubergine, it’s because I am from Pacoima and this is my Fried Eggplant recipe.  Fried eggplant is a great appetizer or side dish. Eggplant pairs well with a side of tahini sauce, red and green tomato slices, cheese, black and green olives, topped off…

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL The oysters used should be alive, plump, clear and most importantly they should smell fresh. Scrub the shell with a brush under running lukewarm water.  Get out a colander and a bowl, set the bowl over the colander, set aside. Place the oyster in your hand with the thickest part…

Cornmeal waffles are very southern.  They are light, crispy and Jacque Rose sno’nuf delicious! Serve with butter topped off  with maple syrup CORNMEAL WAFFLES 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 4 tablespoons butter flavored shortening, melted, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup cake flour, 1…

CRISPY BAKED TURKEY WINGS 4 pounds of turkey wings, 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 3 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 red delicious apples, 2 stalks celery, 1/2 cup white onion. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. …

Zuppa Toscana is a classic Italian sausage and potato soup.  The original recipe calls for the following ingredients: kale, zucchini, cannellini beans, potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, tomato pulp, olive oil, salt, and chili powder. My soup is a little different, here’s my recipe. ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, 1/2 pound breakfast…

LASSES CAKE 1 cup molasses, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 cup boiling water, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 cup cake flour, 2 teaspoons ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, whipping cream for garnish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Get out…

I am preparing a “Brunch Cookbook”,  I am coming to yall for suggestions.  Here are the special brunch occasions I am considering. Take a gander at the list, if there are any dishes you would like for me to include, please let me know.  NEW YEARS BRUNCH  BIRTHDAY BRUNCH  BABY SHOWER REVEAL BRUNCH  WEDDING ANNIVERSARY…

Love is sharing, so I am going to tell you how you can be the favorite Grandma.  All you need are fresh flour tortillas.  You can make them or buy them. The rest is based on what your grandbabies like.  I like to set up a “PIZZA BAR” . A stack of warm flour tortillas,…

VALENTINE DAY HUGS AND KISSES RED VELVET CAKE 2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted 3 times, 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup butter flavored shortening, melted, 2 large eggs,  2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 cup strong black coffee,…