Blue Catfish

Blue catfish is fresh water, found in Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio. Known for blue gray. Can grow up to 100 pounds and great for dinner.

Ingredients:

2 blue catfish fillets

salt and pepper

1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning

1 egg

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter

Direction: 

season fish and egg with salt and pepper. season bread crumbs with garlic herb seasoning. melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook fish until it flacks.

Until next time,

Christine

Penne Pasta Salad

This pasta salad perfect for any gathering. Start chopping while pasta cooking.

Ingredients:

6 oz penne pasta

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1 small red onion, diced

2 green onions, diced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Mix all ingredients together. 

Until next time,

Christine

 

Poor Boyfriend Ground Turkey Pasta

Pasta is versatile. Great for family or for two. Simple ingredients to make pasta. Serve with salad or bread.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey

1 pound pasta

1 - 24 ounce can pasta sauce

1 teaspoon tomato paste

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon worcestershire 

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon italian season

Direction:

Cook pasta to package direction. In large skillet over medium heat add turkey, breaking meat. Now, add salt, pepper and worcestershire, cook until no longer pink, drain well. Drain pasta, place pasta back into pan and add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add cheese.

Until next time,

Christine

Juicy Chicken Quarters

Chicken quarters are still reasonable at the store. Prep is easy. 

Ingredients:

2 chicken quarters

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon melted butter

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Direction:

Preheat oven to 400. Combine spices. Brush each side with olive oil and melted butter. Add spice mixture to both sides. Cook about 30 to 35 minutes. Chicken done when no longer pick. Internal temp 165.

Until next time, 

Christine

Turkey Chili

This turkey chili is great for cold weather or any day. Perfect weeknight meal. Easy and full of flavor. 

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground turkey

1 white onion, chopped

2 tablespoon olive oil

cooking spray

2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce

1 - 15.5 can black beans, rinse and drain

1 bouillon cube, follow directions

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 package chili seasoning

salt and pepper, to taste

Direction:

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, ground turkey and salt and pepper. Cook until turkey no longer pink. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add turkey to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Stir. Low heat for 2 hours. Add cheese or your favorite garnish.

Until next time, 

Christine

Slow Cook Cube Steak

Not my picture, found on Google Image.

Place season cube steak in slow cooker with onions, cream of mushroom soup, water and brown gravy. So tender and yummy. 

Ingredients:

3 cube steak

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium onion, sliced

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can water

1 package brown gravy

cooking spray

Direction:

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onion, cream of mushroom soup, water and brown gravy. Stir. Place season cube steak in slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours.

Until next time, 

Christine

 

Taco Round Up

Debo's Ultimate Sausage Taco Supreme

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that originated in Mexico. It is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados with a molcajete (mortar and pestle) with sea salt. Some recipes call for tomato, onion, lime juice, chili and or additional seasonings. 

Taco Bowls

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.

Shrimp Taco With Avocado Salsa

Shrimp tacos with avocado salsa. Perfect weeknight meal. These tasty tacos are ready under 15 minutes. 

Breakfast Taco With Scrambled Eggs And Potatoes

You ain't going to find this breakfast taco at Taco Bell. This is the real deal, like the ones you find in Austin, TX.

 Debos Shrimp Tacos

Dinner can be on the table in no time with our shrimp tacos. Just a few ingredients and you can have a quality meal that taste amazing.

Until next time,

Christine

5 Some Of Our Slow Cooker Recipes

Meatballs and Gravy

If you like beef and gravy, you will love this recipe. Budget friendly. Serve with mashed potatoes. Recipe here

Pot Roast

Throw everything in slow cooker. Come home to tender roast and vegetables. Recipe here

Slow Cooker Brisket

Fork tender brisket. Recipe here

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Slow Cooker Frito Chili Bowl

Make this simple chili. Recipe here

Pork Chops With Onions And Mushrooms

One of the good thing about slow cooking food, meats come out tender and juicy, and it's almost impossible to burn. Inexpensive cuts of meat are perfect for slow cookers. Recipe here

Until next time, 

Christine

Kielbasa In BBQ Sauce

Kielbasa originated in Poland. People around the world enjoy kielbasa There's about 100 different kielbasa.

This meal is simple and delicious. Affordable meal. 

Ingredients:

1 kielbasa, sliced

1 bottle of BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ranch seasoning

cooking spray

Directions:

Spray skillet with cooking spray. In skillet over medium heat add sliced kielbasa. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over kielbasa. Stir. Heat through and serve. 

Until next time,

Christine

 

 

Hamburger And Potato Casserole

Cheesy potatoes and beef is awesome for breakfast or dinner. This recipe is a family favorite. It's yummy and easy to cook. Hearty meal. You could use ground sausage. I use russet potatoes. 

Hamburger And Potato Casserole 

Recipe by Christine at christinespantry, 4/23

Ingredients : 

3 med potatoes, cut into bite size pieces 

1/2 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced 

salt and pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon garlic powder 

1 tablespoon worcestersire sauce 

1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

1- 8 ounce can cream of mushroom soup

cooking spray 

Directions:

Spray skillet with cooking spray. Cook meat, onions over medium heat. Add seasoning, stir. Cook until no longer pink. 

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x10 casserole dish. Add potatoes, cooked hamburger, and cheese. Spread cream of mushroom soup. Cook 45 to 50 minutes, until potatoes are tender. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

 

Chicken Tetrazzini

 I like to know a little about the dish I'm making. This dish is named after a Italian opera star. It's believe that Chef Ernest Arbogast in California created this recipe. Other sources attribute the orgin in New York City. The chicken tetrazzini was made famous by Chef Louis Paquet. 

Ingredients : 

2 chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite size pieces 

salt and pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

1 small onion, diced 

1 - 8 ounce can cream of chicken soup 

1/2  cup chicken broth 

1 cup sour cream 

4 ounces spaghetti 

8 ounce can mushroom, drained 

5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 

1/2 stick butter 

parsley, garnish

Directions:

Cook pasta according tlo package directions. Drain well. 

In skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add onions, salt and pepper.  Add remaining ingredients except sour cream, pasta, cheese and parsley. Heat through. Add sour cream, pasta, cheese. Stir well. Garnish with parsley.

Until next time, 

Christine 

Deep Fried Country Style Pork Ribs

Fried pork is wonderful, like fried chicken. Fried pork is less common cooking method than smoking or grilling, but common in other parts of the world. The ribs come together quickly and very yummy. Season  the ribs, egg and bread crumbs before adding the ribs into the oil. Serve along side your favorite sides. Click on recipe name to view recipe. Thank you for visiting my website.  

Pasta Garlic Butter Sauce

American Macaroni Salad

Brussels Sprouts in Tin Foil

Deep Fried Country Style Pork Ribs 

Recipe by Christine Lamb @ Christine's Pantry 

Ingredients 

1 pound country style pork ribs, cut into pieces 

salt and pepper to taste 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon paprika 

2 eggs beaten

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 

vegetable oil

Directions 

Heat oil to 350 degrees. Salt, pepper and add garlic powder to both sides of meat. In a dish add eggs and pinch of black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon water, whisk. In separate dish, add panko bread crumbs and paprika, stir. Dip pork into egg mixture than dip into bread crumbs. Cook in oil about 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

 

 

 

Bacon Quesadillas

Different types of bacon are cut from different parts of the pig. They have two things in common, salt and curing of the meat. Texture and flavor vary. 

Canadian bacon: This cut come from the lion in the middle of the back of the pig. Lean, meaty cut of bacon with ham like texture. 

Bacon: A cut of pork that's salted and cured. Often served at breakfast. In America, more that 70 percent of bacon is served at breakfast. 

Cottage Bacon: Meaty lean pork meat from pigs shoulder. Cut into thin oval shape. 

Jowl Bacon: Meat comes from cheeks of pig. Smoked and sliced.

Pancetta: Pancetta is black Italian bacon, available smoked or unsmoked. 

10 Perfect Chili Recipes

With winter here, nothing better than chili. Hearty, filling and delicious. Chili is very versatile. I'm sure you all have your own take on chili. 

Chili is comfort food at it best, it's rich and filling. In my home chili is a staple. We can eat chili any time of the year. 

I have gathered the best chili recipes to warm you inside out. 

Sausage and Pepper Quesadillas

Sausage and Pepper Quesadillas are filled with onions and bell pepper. And lots of italian sausage. Love quesadillas for lunch or dinner. 

Quesadillas are always a hit around here for lunch or dinner. They also make a great appetizer for a party. You pretty much clean out your refrigerator and place between two tortillas and add as much cheese as you like and your good to go. 

We've tried so many different types of quesadillas, but sausage and pepper is high on the list. If you like sausage and pepper sandwich, you have to tried this recipe. 

18 Ground Beef Recipes - Perfect for Busy Moms

What's on your dinner table tonight? Ground beef? I read an article while back that in America, 50 percent of all beef we eat is ground beef. Now, that's a lot of ground beef. I understand why. Ground beef is inexpensive and very versatile. Easy to cook, add seasoning and brown. It's easy to get into a rut, making the same thing over and over. No longer. We've got so many ground beef recipes. 

Creamy Ham and Pasta Skillet

So, I invited a male friend over for lunch. Made this recipe for him. We listen to music, ate and talked for hours. While he was eating, he said this so good. He ask for more. He really enjoyed this recipe and you will too. 

Simple and easy to put together. Great way to use up that leftover ham. You can serve this with your favorite vegetable or simple green salad.

Slow Cooker Frito Chili Bowl

But your slow cooker to work. Make this simple delicious chili recipe. Do you like Fritos and chili? Yes. You will love this recipe. You'll love the versatility of frito chili pie. Spoon over corn chips, serve as a casserole, or take it on the go serve in a chip bag. 

Ham and Noodles

Looking for leftover ham recipes? You just bought ham steak and not sure how to use it. Look no further. This one skillet meal is perfect one to use. Throw this in your skillet and make it tonight. The holidays are right around the corner, you may have leftover ham, so safe this recipe. 

Do you like skillet pasta meals? Yes! I knew you would. Leave a comment below, love to hear from you. Also share. 

Fix it and Forget it - Slow Cooker Recipes and Tips

Do you love your slow cooker, as much as we do? Research shows that 80% of American household own a slow cooker. I love my slow cooker, it's great for anytime of the year, especially during summer, when it's so hot. Keep your oven off during summer and relay on your slow cooker. 

If you don't own a slow cooker, I recommend one, click here.

We most often refer to fresh herbs, but not here when slow cooking. They concentrate flavor in cookers high moisture environment. If you want to use fresh herbs use them at the end of cooking or as a garnish. 

Do use the right size cooker, should be filled between one half to two thirds. Buy cheap cuts of meat. The slow cooker will keep them moist and tender. Brown meat before adding to slow cooker. Open lid as little as possible, best not to open lid at all. It takes the slow cooker 20 to 30 minutes to come back up to set temperature. Any leftover food should be transfer to food storage bowl before placing in refrigerator. Spray inside slow cooker with non stick cooking spray, makes for easy clean up. Cooking on high 1 hour is about equal to cooking on low for 2 hours. Place vegetables like potatoes, carrots and other root veggies on the bottom of slow cooker.