PACOIMA HOECAKES My elders told me the name hoecakes were a descriptive term describing how the slaves cooked their cornbread on their hoes’ blades while working in the field. The hoecake recipe made in the field was cornmeal, salt and water. 2 cups cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening…

Banana Pudding Cheesecake 1 3/4 cup finely crushed shortbread cookies, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, 4 medium firm bananas, sliced, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons banana extract, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, toasted,…

LIVER AND ONIONS 6 slices bacon, 3/4 cup white onions, sliced, 1 cup whole milk, 1 pound baby calf, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup seasoned flour, butter flavored shortening for frying, 1 cup cooked rice.ash liver in cold water. Get out a bowl, add the milk…

CEVICHE 1 pound ahi tuna, 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon garlic oil,  1/4 cup fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and diced, 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, 2 green onions, sliced, 2 Roma tomatoes, diced, 3 limes, juiced, zest 1 lime, 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 avocados, salmon roe. …

CROWDER PEAS 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks, 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke, 1 pound bag of dried crowder peas, soaked overnight, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 cup purple onions, chopped, 1/4 cup green bell pepper, 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen speckled butter beans, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 pound fresh okra, salt,…

Aunt Sweet is my great aunt, my maternal grandmother Ola Mae Henderson’s sister.  Her name was Rachel.  When I lived in Sledge, Mississippi she would frequently come down from Memphis to visit and make all kinds of baked goodies.  I found it amazing how she could whip up all those delicious treats with just a…

PACOIMA STREET CORN 6 ears of white corn, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 2 bay leaves, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup crema, 1 1/2 queso fresco cheese, crumbled, spicy chili powder. Get out a bowl, add the mayonnaise and crema, mix well.  Get out a large…

Soulful Chicken Noodle Soup 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried coriander, 2 tablespoons salted butter,1 cup white onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 3 carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 pound wide egg noodles,…

CORN BEEF BRISKET Get out the slow cooker, cut a medium yellow onion into quarters, 1 carrot, peeled and chopped in half, 2 garlic cloves, 2 celery stalks, cut in half. Place the 3-pound package corn beef brisket with brine and pickling spice and 1 (6 oz.) can of dark beer on top.  Set the…

Time to go shopping for St. Patricks’ Day dinner.  I will be serving braised corn beef, fried cabbage, glazed carrots, and spicy boiled potatoes. I’ll post the corn beef recipe tomorrow CABBAGE 1/4 pound bacon ends, 1/2 cup white onion, thinly sliced, 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic, 5 cups green cabbage, washed, cored, and sliced, 1…

If you think a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich is delicious, I suggest you try my Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls. Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls 2 pounds New York strip steak, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup green bell peppers, seeded thinly sliced into strips, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded thinly sliced into strips, 1 large…

The book launch date has been pushed back. I need to make sure I am giving you the best book I can.  I will get back to you with a new date. Thank you for being understanding and tolerant.  Jacque Rose