My grandson Robert was 16 years old yesterday.  He has requested a special cheeseburger, lettuce, onions, pickles, bacon, and an over-easy egg. Here’s a list of everything we need to prepare four (4) burgers.  Season 26 ounces of 80/20 ground beef with 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire…

2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans cream mushroom soup, 2 cups fish stock, 2 cups evaporated milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 T. fish seasoning, 2 T. minced garlic, 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream asparagus soup, 1 small white onion, chopped, 1 celery stalk, chopped,  2 1/2 cups crabmeat, flaked, 4 crab claws, 2 T….

I received a recipe request for Scrapple.  I have never tasted Scrapple, nor could I find Scrapple in the stores near me. I went online and pulled up eight Scrapple recipes from those recipes created  Jacque Rose Scrapple.  From these recipes I have looked at, Scrapple was how we use all the parts of a…

SPICY BOILED PEANUTS A boiled peanut is a southern thing, what do you know about that?  My grandmother would never say she make making boiled peanuts she would say, do you want some “bold peanuts.”   A serving size is 1/2 cup unless you are a true southerner, then you eat, eat, and eat until you…

vTortilla’s origin is Mexico.  Flour tortillas are unleavened flatbread originally made by the Aztecs.  Tortillas date back before Jesus. Ray Gonzalez has written a poem honoring the tortilla.  Please take a moment to read “Praise the Tortilla.” VEGGIE WRAP 8-10 (12-inch) flour tortillas, 11/2 cups refried beans, 2 1/2 T. sour cream,  1 cup baby…

Jacque Roses’ Seasoning Salt is a perfect housewarming present or just a gift that says welcome to my life or hello.  Make up your salt, store it in an airtight jar, and use it on everything. I want to hear you say, damn, that is some good salt. 2 T. smoked paprika, 3 1/2 T. chicken…

4 green tomatoes, 1/2  cup self-rising flour, 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tsp. Cajun season salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic, 2 eggs, 3 T. buttermilk, oil for frying. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices.  Lay them out on paper towels.  Blot them dry with another paper towel set them…

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…

Shrimp and grits have been a breakfast staple for years; today, I am having shrimp and grits for dinner while I watch Monday Night Football.  Again I am picking the Los Angeles Rams to beat the Arizona Cardinals. SHRIMP AND GRITS 6 slices of bacon, elf-rising flour, 1 cup yellow grits, 2 cups water, 2…

1 cup buttermilk pancake mix, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 cup sugar, 1/4 cup ice-cold sprinkling water, 1 egg, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, oil for frying, and powdered sugar for dusting. Get out a cup, add the egg and beat, set aside.  Get out a bowl, add the water, egg,…

I received a request for Neckbones; here ya go, Carol!  It’s almost impossible to believe you have never had neckbones before.  I think you are gonna love these “necked bones” please give me a call at 702-752-1314 when you make them. 3 lbs. neckbones (pork), 2 (2 oz.) envelopes onion soup mix, 2 large white onion, sliced, 4…

I received a request for Fried Potatoes and Onions this morning; here ya go, Nelson!  You are gonna love this quick, easy, and absolutely delicious potatoes. FRIED POTATOES AND ONIONS 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, 1 1/2 T. garlic oil, 1 T. bacon drippings, 1 cup white onions, sliced, 1/8 cup green bell pepper, thinly…