Christine's Pantry: 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Pineapple Banana Bread

The plant is indigenous to South America.

The taco predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. There is anthropological evidence that the indigenous people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

The tomato is native to western South America and Central America.

Italian Sausage Potatoes

In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened a butcher shop and named it after their quaint hometown, Johnsonville, Wisconsin.

Skillet Pork Chops

Although carrots are available throughout the year, locally grown carrots are in season in the summer and fall when they are the freshest and most flavorful.

Cheesy Baked Potatoes

In Texas, large, stuffed baked potatoes may be served as an entree, usually filled with meat, cheese, bacon bits.

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Forerunners to modern Brussels sprouts were likely cultivated in ancient Rome.

Bacon Deviled Eggs

Black pepper is available whole, crushed or ground into powder.

Homemade Rice And Roni

In 1694, rice arrived in South Carolina, probably originating from Madagascar.

Christmas Gift Cookbook Giveaway Winner

On Thursday, November 29, 2012 I had my Christmas gift giveaway for Ina Garten Back to Basic Cookbook. Today is the day I announce the winner!

Cracker Candy

In 1894 Milton Hershey’s started the Hershey Chocolate Company.

Christmas Gift ~ Giveaway

I went shopping today for you. I’m giving away a gift. And you could be the winner.

Beer Goulash

Goulash, traditional stew of Hungary. The origins of goulash have been traced to the 9th century, to stews eaten by Magyar shepherds.

Chicken Brunswick Stew

Many stories about where Brunswick stew originated.

Cast Iron Care

Cast iron skillet is a chef staple.

Thanksgiving Sides

We all know what Thanksgiving means.

Chive Potatoes

Salt through the Ages.

Beef And Rice Casserole

Worcestershire sauce has its roots in India, but was actually created by accident in its namesake town of Worcester, England in 1835.

Shrimp Alfredo

When we talk about pasta, we must first define the term. The word pasta is generally used to describe traditional Italian noodles, which differentiates it from other types of noodles around the world.

Beef and Sausage Chili

Although the small cumin seed looks rather unassuming, its nutty peppery flavor packs a punch.

Pecan Cupcakes

Before European settlement, pecans were widely consumed and traded by Native Americans.

Asparagus with Lemon Butter

The fleshy green spears of asparagus are both succulent and tender and have been considered a delicacy since ancient times.

Italian Shepherd’s Pie

The delicious and vibrant taste and wonderful healing properties of parsley are often ignored in its popular role as a table garnish.

Southwestern Corn Muffins

Chelsea Milling Company is operated by a family whose roots in the flour milling business date back to the early 1800’s. They have been milling flour here in Chelsea for over 120 years.

Rice A Roni Chicken Dinner

In 1890, 19 year old Domenico DeDomenico traveled to America from Italy.

Tasty Dips

Dips are easy to share, perfect for a crowd and perfect for tailgate parties.

Taco Burgers

Charles Elmer Doolin is one such man. Possessed by a vision. By corn. By creating snack food. Doolin was obsessed with Fritos, his daughter Kaleta said.

Debo’s Kick A** Chili

The Miller Brewing Company is an American beer brewing company owned by the United Kingdom-based SABMiller.

Chicken and Sausage Soup

Choose celery that looks crisp and snaps easily when pulled apart.

Easy Chow Mein

Chow mein literally means "fried noodles."

Debo’s 2-Meat Tostadas

Think Colonial winding streets and old buildings that hide secrets of the past; here sits Cervecería Centro Americana Brewery set in the heart of Guatemala City.

Golden Potatoes

While potatoes are often conveniently packaged in a plastic bag, it is usually better to buy them individually from a bulk display.

Indoor BBQ Chicken

Many variations of ketchup were created, but the tomato based version did not appear until about a century after other types.

Cheesy Broccoli and Pasta

Choose broccoli with floret clusters that are compact and not bruised.

Kitchen Chew ~ Cheese 101

Cheese making, the flavor of any one cheese is dependent upon a long list of factors.

Onion Strings

While the place and time of the onion's origin are still a mystery, there are many documents, from very early times, which describe its importance as a food and its use in art, medicine and mummification.

Chicken Sliders

White Castle is an American regional fast food hamburger restaurant chain in the Midwestern United States and in the New York metropolitan area, and the first of its kind in the US.

Parmesan Potatoes

Dr. Percy Spencer invented the first microwave oven after World War II from radar technology developed during the war.

Potato and Hot Dog Dinner

Humans first learned to regularly consume the milk of other mammals following the domestication of animals during the Neolithic Revolution or the invention of agriculture.

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family).

Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is headquartered in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, near Orlando.

Debo's Green Texas Chili

Ale is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced, dating back to at least the 5th millennium BC and recorded in the written history of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.