MY GRANDMA’S BBQ SHRIMP

1 pound unsalted butter, 1/2 cup purple onions, sliced, 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 T. cayenne, 1 T. cajun season salt, 1 T. fish-flavored bouillon, 1 1/2 cups shrimp stock, 1/2 T. black pepper, 1 tsp. granulated onion powder, 1 tsp. sweet paprika, 2 1/2 T. granulated garlic, 1/2 T. ancho chili powder, 1 tsp….

JACQUE ROSE’S SPECIAL BOUDIN BALLS

  Boudin is a dish of the god’s to be served to southern royalty. Boudin is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, supper, and a grab-and-go snack! Traveling through southern Louisiana, you can find delicious boudin balls and sausages at just about every gas station. 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/4 pound…

SPICY GARLIC MUSSELS

I am posting a special seafood dish for my friend John. Spicy Garlic Mussels 1 (32 oz.) bag of frozen mussels in garlic butter sauce, 1 cup white onions, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped, 1 serrano pepper, half the seeds removed and finely diced,1 tsp. Jamaican curry powder, 3 teaspoons dried…

JACQUE ROSE’S HOMEMADE SEASONING SALT

2 T. pink sea salt, 1 tsp. sweet paprika, 1/4 tsp. cornstarch, 1/8 tsp. white pepper, 1 tsp. dry onion soup mix, 1/8  tsp. ground turmeric, 1/4 tsp. dried thyme,  1/4 tsp. cayenne, 1/2  tsp. granulated garlic, 1/4 tsp dried cilantro, 1/4  tsp. onion powder. Mix well with a whisk until well blended. Package in…

DEEP FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE BALLS

I had leftover macaroni and cheese from Christmas. I am going to repurpose this dish and make macaroni and cheese balls. 2 cups of leftover mac and cheese, 2 cups garlic cheese butter crouton, crush them to a fine texture,1 tsp. white truffle oil, 4 eggs beaten, 2 T. parsley flakes, 1/4 cup heavy whipping…

MIRLITON SALAD

Mirliton (pronounced mella-ton) is a squash native to Mexico. In Mexico, they are called chayote squash. In Louisiana, they are called mirlitons and alligator pears. Mirliton also grew in the swamps the alligators would grab them off the trees and eat them, thus the name alligator pears. Mirlitons taste like a cross between a cucumber and an…

CHICKEN AND TOMATO SOUP

I am still in Dallas. The high today is 44 degrees the low is 12 degrees. The Jets play the Jaguar’s tonite. I expect a close game with home-field advantage I expect the Jets to win. Who do you think will win tonight? CHICKEN AND TOMATO SOUP 1 bunch of collard greens, 1 bunch kale,…

MERTY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS If you are interested in giving me something special for Christmas, I would love and appreciate if you would help me increase the number of followers on my blog. Please ask all your friends, family, and contacts to follow my blog at http://www.cookingwithjacquerose.com. Thank you in advance for this precious and loving gift.

CEVICHE

AHI TUNA CEVICHE 1 1/2 lbs. ahi tuna, 1/2 T. avocado oil, 1/2 T. garlic oil, 1/4 cup fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, stems removed, finely chopped, 2 green onions, sliced, 2 firm Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, 1/4 cup finely diced red onions,4 T. cumcumber peeled and diced, 3…

Monday Night Football

Today is Monday. I will watch the Rams vs. the Packers and eat a sausage and pepper sandwich. I have a cup of red beans left over from last week; I will take them out of the freezer, heat them up and serve them on the side of my sandwich with a glass of red…

BEANS AND RICE

Today is Monday which translates to red beans and rice.   In my head and stomach, Mondays were synonymous with red beans simmering on the stove while we washed clothes.  The kidney bean is a southern Louisiana staple and is also found in manyother cultures and cuisines.  For example, kidney beans are also used in…

SAUSAGE RICE PILAF

1/2 lb. turkey breakfast sausage, 1/2 lb. ground chicken, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup red and green bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup fresh okra sliced, 1/4 cup white onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (10.75 oz) can cream mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice, 1/2…