The origin of the lemon has not been determined, science
suggests it may be northwestern India, where they have been cultivated
for more than 2,500 years.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
Waste Not, Turkey A la King
I hate to waste food.
In my home we waste nothing. I hear too many stories about children going
hungry. Nearly 16 million children face hunger in America. One in five kids faces
hunger in America. Some children only get a meal in school and no meal on the
weekends. Many other countries facing hunger.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Quickest Ever Turkey Pot Pie
A
meat pie is a savory pie that can be filled with pork, beef, lamb, poultry,
even fish, plus vegetables spice and herbs. There are many kinds of meat pie,
different sizes and different pastry types. They can be made in a pie plate or
a square or rectangular baking pan.
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Monday, November 24, 2014
Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce
Fettuccine,
the first pasta shapes were made by hand with simple tools. Fettuccine, which
some credit with originating in Rome, are made from flat sheets of pasta cut
into ribbon shape strands. It is one of
the most popular pasta shapes.
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side dish
Monday, November 17, 2014
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Don’t order pizza and don’t bother with the frozen pizza.
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza taste better.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Honey BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs
Barbecue sauce has been used to add flavor to
grilled and smoked meats for as long as 300 years. The history of barbecue sauce isn't clear, but we
know that the mustard-based sauce that's native to South Carolina has been traced back to 17th
century Germany. Barbecue masters have their own special sauce recipe, but depending on where you set up your
smoker in the United States, you'll probably use a different style of sauce. This is because each
region, sometimes even within a state, has its own signature style. Sauces are used in a few
different ways. Some meats and ribs are marinated in sauce and then grilled and basted. Other meats, like
beef brisket and pork butt, are typically cooked with a dry rub and then sauced after they've been sliced or
pulled.
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Ham and Pineapple with Rice
Pineapple is not native to Hawaii. It was first canned and
became a major crop there, so therefore we associate pineapple with Hawaii and
the islands.
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main dish,
pineapple history
Monday, October 27, 2014
Little Smokies with Mustard Bacon Sauce
The origins of mustard are unknown, but it is a
Northern Hemisphere plant, the seeds have been found in Stone Age settlements. Egyptians tossed the seeds onto their food, and
sent King Tut to the great beyond with a good supply in his tomb. The Sumerians ground it into a paste. Wealthy
Romans ground it and mixed it with wine at the table. Cultivated for thousands of years, mustard was
the main spice known to Europeans before the advent of the
Asian spice trade, Westerners had mustard long before pepper, which originated in India. Once trade routes were established,
ancient people from India to Egypt to Rome chewed mustard seeds with their
meat for seasoning.
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Beefy Potatoes
Many researchers believe that the
potato’s arrival in northern Europe spelled an end to famine there. Corn,
another American crop, played a similar but smaller role in southern Europe.
More than that, as the historian William H. McNeill has argued, the potato led
to empire, “By feeding rapidly growing populations, permitted a handful of
European nations to assert dominion over most of the world between 1750 and
1950.” The potato, in other words, fueled the rise of the West.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Cheddar Chicken
Choose fresh parsley over the dried form of the herb since it is superior in
flavor. Choose fresh parsley that is deep green in color and looks fresh and
crisp. Avoid leaves that are wilted or yellow as this indicates that they are
either damage or over mature. Just like with any dried herbs, if you choose to
purchase dried parsley flakes, try to select organically grown parsley since
this will give you more assurance that the herbs have not been irradiated.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Recipes for Deviled Eggs
Can you imagine a family gathering without deviled eggs? I
can’t. Deviled eggs are easy to make and everyone loves deviled eggs, so you
can bet that the plate will be empty. Check out these deviled eggs. There is so many different ways you can make
deviled eggs. It is important to boil the eggs just right.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Taco Stew
The Union Soldiers
ate beef stew. One of the culinary issues during the Civil War, for both North
and South was inexperience. Back then men were used to having the woman of the
home, or female slaves cooking. For male soldier, cooking was completely
different.
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Garlic Cheese Bread
Bread, comes in various forms, and is the most
widely consumed food in the world. Not only is it an important source of
carbohydrates, it’s also portable and compact, which kind of explain why it has
been an integral part of our diet for thousands of years. In fact, some think
humans started baking bread at least 30,000 years ago.
Friday, September 5, 2014
BBQ Pasta
All barbecue masters have their own special sauce recipe,
but depending on where you set up your smoker in America, you'll probably use a
different style of sauce. Each region has its own signature style. Sauces are
used in a few different ways. Some meats are marinated in sauce and then
grilled and basted. Other meats, like beef brisket and pork butt, are typically
cooked with a dry rub and then sauced after they've been sliced or pulled.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Create the Perfect Labor Day Picnic
Labor Day is just around the corner, folks will be on a
picnic in full force. Are you stuck for ideas this weekend? No worries, I can
help. I have come up with a Labor Day picnic menu. Whether you are picnicking far away or
barbequing in your backyard, something about eating outdoors just seems to make
the food taste better. Picnics are an old tradition and wonderful.
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holidays and entertainment
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Crispy Fried Pork Chop Bites
A cultural influence from around the world has helped make
Southern food what it is today. Southern food is rooted in local and imported
ingredients, necessity and frugality.
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southern fried food history
Friday, August 15, 2014
Red Pepper Corn Bread
We have Native Americans to thank for the corn bread. Its humble beginnings can be traced back to
the Indians that European settlers came in contact with when they first arrived
in America.
Friday, August 8, 2014
9 To Die for Recipes with Cake Mix
You
would have never guessed any of these decadent desserts started with store
bought cake mix. These recipes are a
snap to make. You can make cookies from cake mix; you can make all kinds of
stuff with cake mix. You can even make cupcakes with cake mix. Baking can be a
piece of cake when you easy shortcuts like boxed cake mix.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Shrimp with Rice
Fresh shrimp should have firm bodies
that are still attached to their shells. They should be free of black spots on
their shell since this indicates that the flesh has begun to break down. In
addition, the shells should not appear yellow or gritty as this may be
indicative that sodium bisulfate or another chemical has been used to bleach
the shells.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Pineapple Ham Pasta Salad
Pineapples have exceptional juiciness and a vibrant tropical
flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. Pineapple and bananas are America's
favorite tropical fruit.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
BBQ Smoked Sausage with Rice
Akita Komachi
Rice:
One of the two japonica rice varieties favored by the Japanese for sushi, along with koshihkari. Both types are not limited to cultivation in Japan, and are grown in California and elsewhere.
One of the two japonica rice varieties favored by the Japanese for sushi, along with koshihkari. Both types are not limited to cultivation in Japan, and are grown in California and elsewhere.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Potatoes and Onions with Peppers
Onions are popular and a versatile vegetables in the
world. They can be eaten in a number of ways raw, sauteed, baked, grilled, stuffed, pickled or fried.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Foil Packs Taking Over
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Ranch Chicken Tenders
More than 50 years ago, Steve Henson, from Nebraska, dreamed
of being rich, like so many of us do. He
took his high school sweetheart Gayle, and they headed west.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Chicken Fruit Salad
Blueberries rank only second to strawberries in popularity
of berries in America. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly
ranked in the America diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities
among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Raw blueberries provide you
with the best nutritional benefits.
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Hot Dog Packets with Spicy ketchup
July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution, 1775 - 83.
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Texmex Burrito
The story of rice in America began by accident
in 1685, after a storm damaged ship docked in the harbor. of Charleston, California. The captain of the ship gave a small bag of “Rice
Seeds Golded,” as a gift to the local planter. While that might be so, it was not likely to be
the first appearance of rice in the New World. Colonists from Europe had also brought rice to
America in the 1600s. By 1726, Charleston was exporting more than 4,000 tons of rice a year, later
became the standard of high quality rice throughout the world.
When America gained independence 50 years later, rice was
one of the major agricultural crops.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Tuna Potato Croquetts
Potatoes are often packaged in a plastic bag, it is usually
better to buy them individually from a bulk display. This allow you to better
inspect the potatoes for signs of decay or damage, but many times, the plastic
bags are not perforated and cause a buildup of moisture that can negatively
affect the potatoes.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Elbow with Beef
Choose peppers that have deep vivid colors, taut skin, and
that are free of soft spots, blemishes and dark areas. Their stems should be
green and fresh looking. Peppers should be firm enough so that they will only
yield slightly to a small amount of pressure. Avoid those that have signs of
decay including injuries to the skin or water soaked areas. The shape of the
pepper does not generally affect the quality, but may not be suitable for some
recipes. Peppers are available
throughout the year, but are best in the summer and early fall.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Texmex Meatloaf
Meatloaf with
mashed potatoes has often been called “the all American meal.” Many casual and
or diner have meatloaf on the menu. Like a lot of classic American food, the
true story of how it came to be will never be known for sure.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Tuna Salad Boat
The origin of the lemon is unknown; however, science
suggests it may be northwestern India, where they have been cultivated for more
than 2,500 years.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Chicken Broccoli Skillet
Either you
love broccoli or you hate. Some broccoli hates cite a strong flavor and aroma
as the cause, but you can tame this green flower.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Make Dinner on Father’s Day
Make Dinner on Father's Day
By Christine Lamb/Christine's Pantry
Your dad will love this treat on Father’s Day! Let your dad know how much you love him. Make your dad a special dinner. He will love it. Serve Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Crusty Roasted Potatoes and end it with a strawberry watermelon treat.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Beefy Rice
Corn is much more than a wonderful summer picnic food. Native Americans domesticated nine of the
most important food crops in the world, including corn, called maize (zea mays),
which now provides about 20 percent of human nutrition across the globe.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Texmex Hot Dogs
Memorial Day,
American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who
died for our country. It was originally known as Decoration Day; it originated
in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in
1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by decorating graves with flowers,
flags and wreaths, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. It
marks the beginning of summer.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Grilled Pork Loin Chops
Brining is a great way to add moisture to any meat and is beneficial
with pork. The real benefit however is going to be with thicker cuts of meat.
If you are using thin chops brining may not be the best way to go.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs
Honey is an organic, natural sugar alternative with no
additives and it is easy on the stomach, adapts to all cooking processes, and
shelve life is indefinite.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing
Where do salad dressing get their names? Manufacturers come up
with new flavors all the time, some consumers like
to stick to their longtime favorites in salad dressings. Such as, French,
Italian, ranch and Thousand Island.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Chicken and Rice Skillet
Rice in America began
by accident in 1685, after a storm damaged ship from Madagascar docked in the
harbor of Charleston, SC. The captain of the ship gave a small bag of “Golden
Seede Rice, “as a gift to a local planter.
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Christine Lamb,
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one pot recipes,
rice history
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Taco Rice
Taco rice
(takoraisu) is a Japanese dish. It’s a taco served on a bed of rice. The two
main ingredients are rice and taco seasoned ground beef. You can add what you
would add to a taco, such as cheese, shredded lettuce and tomatoes. The rice
soaks up the flavor of the seasoned ground beef.
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Texmex Seasoned Ground Beef
One of my favorite
meals is tacos. The main ingredient in tacos is the seasoned ground beef. You
can buy the store bought taco seasoning packets, but no need to when you can
make your own taco seasoning. And, you probably already have the ingredients on
hand.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuna Noodle Skillet
About one percent of tuna comes to the market to be sold
fresh. The rest goes to the cannery, because canned tuna is America's most
popular fish.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Mushroom Onion Hamburger
In Iowa, the regional sandwich of choice is the “loose meat.
“This unique sandwich is also known as a "Maid-Rite," because it is
most associated with the 85 year old Maid Rite chain, which probably invented
it. The company is based in Iowa but now has more than 80 locations all
throughout the Midwest, Plains states and Texas.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Mini Apple Pies
Cinnamon has been in use by humans for thousands
of years, as early as 2,000 B.C. Egyptians employed it, as well as the related
spice cassia, as a perfuming agent during the embalming process, and it was mentioned
in the Old Testament as an ingredient in anointing oil.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Super Easy Chili
The city of Shiner, Texas... Deep in the heart
of Texas, on a little spot hardly bigger than a postage stamp, sits Shiner,
Texas.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
B.L.T. Salad
Choose
tomatoes that have rich colors. Deep reds are a great choice. Tomatoes of all
colors provide outstanding nutrient benefits. Tomatoes should be well shaped
and smooth skinned with no wrinkles, cracks, bruises, or soft spots. They
should not have a puffy appearance since that characteristic is often
associated with inferior flavor and may also result in excess waste during
preparation. Ripe tomatoes will yield to slight pressure and will have a
noticeably sweet fragrance.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Ham Glaze
You won’t locate it
in the Bible; many cherished Easter traditions have been around for centuries.
The most prominent symbol of the Christian holiday, Easter bunny was introduced
to America by the German immigrants who brought their stories of an egg laying
hare.
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ham,
ham glaze
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Quick Chicken Salad
The apple, celebrated fruit at the beginning
human history. Start with Adam and Eve or the anthropological data on Stone
Age man in Europe, the apple was there.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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