1 tsp. bacon drippings, 3 cups fresh cauliflower, 1/4 cup shrimp stock,  1/4  cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. liquid crawfish boil, 1/4 tsp. white pepper, 1/4 cup garlic gouda cheese, grated.   Get out a heavy saucepan, add the bacon drippings. When the drippings have melted, add the cauliflower and shrimp broth. …

1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/8 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon, 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings, 3/4-1 cup boiled water, oil for frying. Get out a bowl, add the cornmeal, salt, and sugar.  Add the water and bacon drippings.   Mix well.  Get out a cast-iron skillet, add 1/2 – 3/4 inches of shortening or…

The shelves and meat departments are empty, and prices are going up some 14-25%  in most of the stores near me.   Tonight I am going to repurpose the baked chicken we had for dinner the other day. CHICKEN STIR-FRY 2 T. garlic oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, leftover baked chicken, remove skin and bones,…

I’m a country girl, so you know I can make anything taste good that’s made from a fresh bunch of collard greens.  Try this dish, I think you will love it as much as I do.! 1/2 cup salted cashews,  2 cups of fresh collard greens finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, 1 cup of extra…

I wanted steamed mussels for dinner tonight.  I went to three local grocery stores, could not find any. The next option was to buy a bag of frozen mussels and make a special spicy sauce to pour on top.1 (32 oz.) bag of frozen mussels in garlic butter sauce, 1 cup white onions, chopped, 6…

Thursday Nite Football demands hugs, kisses, love, family, friends, and chocolate-covered fruit. Tonight I will watch the Denver Broncos vs. the Cleveland Browns. My gut and my head is choosing Denver. Get out a large beautiful decorative platter and fill it with   Associated Nuts   Strawberries   Sugar Cookies   Sliced yellow and red pears, lightly…

Basketball is back.  I am celebrating with a glass of white wine and a plate of Fettuccine Alfredo. Who are your picks to win tonight? FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 1 pound fettuccine noodles, 6 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning,1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon…

This is a food blog, so a perfect Man is a perfect Manicotti dish. 16 manicotti pasta shells, 8 eggs, 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2  pound bulk Italian turkey sausage, 1/2 pound ground chicken, 1 pound cottage cheese, 1 pound grated Parmesan cheese, 1 pound shredded mozzarella…

My Grandmother cooked red beans and rice every Monday.  Before going to bed Sunday night, she would put the beans on to soak. Monday was wash day; she would put on a pot of beans and start washing clothes.  Cooking beans require very little attention, her attention and energy are focused on cleaning the house…

Get ready, get ready, get ready for the best piece of tail you have ever had.  Nephew ZaZa introduced me to deep-fried turkey tails.  I am hooked!  The turkey’s tail is full of fat and flavor. The secret to perfectly fried tails is seasoning and crispy skin. 8 fresh turkey tails, 1 white onion, cut in half,…

As you know, I want to expand my extended family by adding new cousins. In the southern tradition, when you are part of the blog, you are part of the family your first name becomes “cousin”. When you go to my blog at http://www.cookingwithjacquerose.com, please follow the prompts enter your email address to become a new…

Today I am going to teach you how to cut up a whole chicken. Get out your cutting board, a sharp knife, and the chicken.  Remove the innards ( heart, neck, gizzard) and any extra fat from the chicken.  Cut the skin and flesh between the legs and body of the chicken. Bend the legs back…