Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Fries

Where did zucchini originate? The Italian name zucchini and other squash are native to America. Where they were key diet. 

You can use  zucchini so many ways. Zucchini noodles, sauteed, grill, baked into bread, salad, soup, make zucchini boats about and fill with meat rice and onions.  

Ingredients:

2 zucchini ends cut off, cut into 4 inch pieces 

salt and pepper, to taste 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon paprika 

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 eggs beaten 

cooking spray 

1 cup bread crumbs 

Directions:

In a bowl add bread crumbs and grated cheese, garlic powder, paprika, stir. In separate bowl beat 2 eggs. cut zucchini into 4 inch pieces. salt and pepper zucchini. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray air fryer with cooking spray. Add zucchini fries spray zucchini with cooking spray, and cook for 10 minutes. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

 

Pantry Essential

Here's what I've  got in my pantry, frigerator and freezer. I wish I had this list years ago. Let’s get started.  Here's the list for the pantry...

I always have broth on hand. I always have diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste. Always have cream of mushroom soup. Always have rice and pasta. Potatoes and onions. Minced garlic. Cooking oil... olive oil, vegetable oil and cooking spray. I've got a lot of spices in my pantry. The main ones that I use are garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper,  parsley flakes, italian seasoning and of course salt and pepper. Moving on to the refrigerator... milk, eggs, butter, cheese x 3, sour cream, mustard, ketchup, mayo, tomatoes, lettuce, green onions , worcestersire sauce. 

In the freezer, I have chicken, pork, ground beef, frozen vegetables and always keep frozen meal on hand for the night I just don't want to cook.  

Is there something that you have in your pantry, frigerator or freezer that's not on my list, leave me a comment below, maybe other people can get ideas. 

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 

 

Food City and Walmart Haul

This was a small grocery haul. Anthony wanted ice cream. He also wanted chili dogs. So I got what he wanted. Got soda, can soup, can of chili, Anthony needed body wash, vegetable oil, toilet paper, hot dog buns, powerade, lettuce and tomatoes.  $36.00 and some change.  

Couple of weeks ago, Anthony and I went grocery shopping. The following day, Anthony got sick, he was in a lot of pain. So, we headed to ER. ER doctor did a CT Scan. About hour later the doctor gave us the results, not good. They transported Anthony to downtown hospital, where he had two surgeries. He was in the hospital for five days. I was with him all the time. So, no cooking the time he was in the hospital. 

Our vacuum decided to stop working, so went to Walmart to get a new vacuum cleaner. While I was there got pepper gel, tongs and dog treats for Miss Greta.  

Until next time, 

Christine 

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is crunchy golden seasoned full of flavor, so tender. Healthy way to eat fried chicken. So many people have air fryers, for good reason. Food is done faster and you don't need to heat your kitchen during summer time. 

Air Fryer Fried Chicken 

Recipe by Christine Lamb @ Christine's Pantry 

Ingredients:

6 chicken drumsticks 

salt and pepper, to taste 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon paprika 

2 eggs beaten 

1 cup flour

cooking spray 

Directions: 

Spray air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. In a bowl add flour, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, stir. In separate bowl, add egg black pepper, whisk well. Add chicken to egg mixture. Add chicken to flour mixture, making sure to coat well. Spray both sides of chicken with cooking spray. Cook 20 minutes, turning once.

Until next time, 

Christine 

15 Minute Quesadillas

The southern regions of Mexico are where we see the first use of queso and stringy cheese filled quesadillas. The Aztec people were familiar with corn tortillas. The earliest form of quesadillas are mentioned in a 16 century Italian cookbook. 

15 Minute Quesadillas 

Recipe by Christine at christinespantry

Ingredients:

4 flour tortillas 

leftover chicken, chopped 

1 small red onion, chopped 

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce 

cooking spray 

Directions: 

In a small bowl mix everything except tortilla and cheese. Place bowl in microwave for 30 seconds. Spray skillet with cooking spray, heat on medium heat. Add flour tortilla, add cheese and spread mixture on tortilla. Cook untii golden brown. Fold tortilla and remove from skillet. Cut tortilla into 4 and serve. 

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 

Garlic Butter Pork Bites

These Garlic Butter Pork Bites so easy to throw together and delicious. The meat lovers out there will love this recipe. You could serve this at a party, but a toothpick in each pork bite. 

Garlic Butter Pork Bites 
Recipe by Christine Lamb @ Christine's Pantry 
Ingredients:
1 pound pork for stew 
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 stick butter
4 tablespoons minced garlic 
1/4 cup chicken broth 
1 teaspoon olive oil 
1/2 teaspoon paprika 

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add season pork bites, cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add butter and garlic, stirring for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add pork bites, stirring a minute, until  heated thru. Serve with green vegetables. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

Aldi Grocery Haul

 

Hi everyone! Doing something different. Went to Aldi on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. Aldi was busy. I got potatoes, green onions, garden salad mix, egg rolls, refried beens, Aldi rotel, which I really like,  chicken broth, Italian dressing, brussel sprouts, broccoil and chicken fillets. 

I couldn't fit everything  in one picture. I have a small kitchen. As you can see I also got milk, gallon water, eggs, garlic, lunch meat and strawberry kiwi bunch, so good. My bill was $50 and some change. 

Christine from christinespantry.com

  

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.  

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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 

 

 

 

Tennessee Style Potato Salad For Two

 

There are many ways to make potato salad, but if your looking for a mayonnaise egg base salad, you've come to the right place. This is an easy yummy salad. I think you will like this. 

Tennessee Style Potato Salad For Two 

Recipe by Christine Lamb @ Christine's Pantry 

Ingredients:

2 cooked russet potatoes, chopped

2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped 

2 tablespoons white onion, finely chopped 

1 teaspoon dell relish

1 tablespoon mayonnaise 

1 tablespoon sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard 

Direction:

Add cooked potatoes to a medium size bowl and the rest of the ingredients. Gently mix all ingredients together. Cover and chill, untill ready to serve. 

Until next time,

Christine