Taco Mac and Cheese In A Bowl

Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn't get any better. 

Ingredients

Inspired by YouTube video 

1/2 pound ground beef

1- 15 oz can diced tomatoes

1 package of taco seasoning

1 box 7.5 oz mac and cheese

Cheddar cheese for garnish

Directions

Cook Mac and cheese to according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook beef until no longer pink. Add.diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. Add drain mac and cheese. 

Affordable and delicious. 4 meals less than $3.00. 

Until next time, 

Christine

 

Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread

This recipe is a family favorite. Easy and delicious. You can make this in little time. Great week day meal. Great goodness in every bite.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground italian meat

1 small onion, chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 - 15 ounce can sloppy joe

1 frozen garlic bread

1 cup cheddar cheese

rough chopped green onions for garnish

Directions:

Cook garlic bread according to package directions. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium heat, add meat and crumble. Add onions, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, cook until meat is no longer pink. Spread meat mixture on garlic bread. Add cheese and garnish with rough chopped green onions.

Until next time, 

Christine

Cooking For 2 Mini Meatloaf In Toaster Oven

This recipe is easy and delicious. Doesn't heat up kitchen because it's cooked in toaster oven. The potatoes and green beans cooked on top of stove. 

Ingredients:

1/2 pound ground beef

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup bread crumb

BBQ for topping

Directions:

preheat toaster oven to 350. mix all ingredients, except BBQ sauce. shape meat mixture into decided shape. spray pan with cooking spray. place on pan.  cook 25 to 30 minutes. serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable. brush BBQ sauce on meatloaf. Enjoy.

until next time, 

Christine

Tuna Melt

Warm cheesey tuna melt, easy and so good. Creamy tuna mixture  between  fried bread. Use your favorite cheese. You can add celery but I didn't have celery on hand. Use what you have. If you feeding more people, double the recipe. It was Anthony and I favored. 

Ingredients : 

1- 5oz can tuna
1 boiled egg. peeled and chopped 

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon dried parsley

mayonnaise, to taste 

1 teaspoon dill relish

1/2 teaspoon  small onion, diced 

4 slices bread

4 slices cheese

Directions : 

Mix all ingredients together except bread and cheese. Add mixture to bread and place cheese. Place in skillet over medium heat until golden brown. 

Until next time

Christine 

Cooking For Two Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes

These potatoes are easy  and delicious. Comfort food at it's best, so good. These potatoes will go with pretty much any main dish. For easy clean up I used tin foil. 

Recipe adapted from a cooking show on Pluto. 

Ingredients : 

2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced, 1/4 inch

cooking spray 

salt and pepper to taste 

paprika, to taste 

1/2 cup shredded cheddar 

tin foil

Directions : 

Heat air fryer 400 degrees. Spray tin foil with cooking spray.  Peel potatoes. Place  potatoes on tin foil. Add  salt and pepper, and add cheese. Add remaining potatoes, salt, pepper and cheese. Add paprika. Cook until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

Pantry, Refrigerator and Freezer Staples

Having well stocked pantry, frigerator and freezer is like money in the bank. Once everything is stocked grocery shopping is easier and less expensive. The biggest thing is figuring out what to stock. Check list below is a rough sketch. Only you can determine what to stock base on your palate and needs. Make sure to have delicious condiments and seasoning to keep things flavorful. 

Pantry basics: salt, black pepper, other spices and dry herbs you like, olive oil, vegetable oil and cooking spray.

Sweeteners: sugar, brown sugar and honey.

Drink: coffee.

Rice, grains and pasta: white rice, brown rice, spaghetti, penne, shells or any other pasta you like, bread and bread crumbs. 

Snacks and cereals: crackers, chips, cookies, popcorn, any cereal you like. 

Canned goods: corn, green beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tuna and can chicken. 

Always have onions, potatoes and garlic. 

Refrigerator: milk, eggs, butter, bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and green onions.

Condiments: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and worcestersire sauce. 

Liquids: bottle water and soda. 

Freezer: ground beef, chicken, bacon, vegetables and fruits. 

Check the expired dates on all spices, dry herbs and other foods every 6 months. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

6 Pasta Salads

These 6 pasta salads, are delicious. They didn't disappoint. Everyone went back for seconds. Perfect for a picnic or cookout. Click on link to view recipe. 

Pasta Salad with Bacon and Eggs

American Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Until next time, 

Christine 

Mississippi Pot Roast

This pot roast is full of flavor and very tender. I've got a picky eater at my house, and Anthony asked when I'm making this again. So Anthony was pleased. 

Ingredients:

3 pound chuck roast

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 package brown gravy mix

1 package ranch season mix

1 small onion, sliced

1 stick butter

cooking spray

Directions: 

Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add onions to bottom of crockpot. Add meat and seasoning. Place butter on top of meat. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. 

Note: Everyone crockpot is different. 

Bacon Cheese Deviled Eggs

There called deviled eggs because the flavor is awesome.

Recipe by Christine - 5/24

Ingredients:

4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

1 tablespoon mayonnaise, more if desired

1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

paprika, garnish

real bacon bits, garnish

Directions:

Slice egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolk and place in small bowl. With a fork mash yolks. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon in mixture into white halves. Sprinkle with paprika and real bacon bits.

Until next time, 

Christine

 

Bean Chili

Hearty and delicious.chili is a great way to worm up in winter time, but if your in the home with a/c it's still good. I've got a few chili recipes, so drive into a bowl of chili.  

Ingredients : 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

1 small onion chopped 

1 pound ground beef, crumble 

salt and pepper to taste 

2 tablespoons minced garlic 

1 14.5oz can rotel

1 8oz can pinto beans in chili sauce 

2 8oz cans tomato sauce 

1 package of chili mix

Directions : 

Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Add onions, cook about 2 mintiues. Add ground beef, crumble, cook till no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Other chili recipe: 

https://www.christinespantry.com/2015/10/no-fire-chili.htmlNo fire chili

Until next time, 

Christine

Enchilada Pasta

 Enchilada pasta is family favorite. The picky eater loved it. Lots of cheese and beef. Easy, delicious, one pot meal.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil 

1 small onion chopped 

1 pound ground beef 

salt and pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

1 10 oz can enchilada sauce 

1 8 oz can tomatoe sauce 

1 package of fajita  seasoning mix

1 cup cooked penne 

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

1/2 bag mozzarella cheese 

1 green onion slice,  garnish 

parsley, garnish 

Directions:

In skillet over medium heat, heat oil. add onions, cook 2 or 3 minutes. add beef, cook until no longer pink. add remaining ingredients except cheese and garnish. stir cheddar cheese into mixture. top with mozzarella cheese, green onions and parsley. 

Until next time, 

Christine