Christine's Pantry

Popular Food From States According To New Updates

2026-03-23T12:46:00.002-05:00

Photo Credit: Food And Wine, Getty Image

Talker research and HelloFresh asked people about the iconic food in there home state. Each state simple easy to full meals. Home cooks said they are alone in the kitchen cooking but also said they enjoy cooking with others. Thousands people took survey.

According to survey:

Alabama: pinto beans, corn bread and banana pudding

Alaska: seafood

Arizona: Mexican food, sonoran hot dogs

Arkansas: catfish, country fried chicken

California: burgers, shrimp tacos, Mexican food

Colorado: green chili on just about everything, oysters

Connecticut: clam chowder, pizza

Delaware: scrapple, Bengali cruise

Florida: key lime pie, fresh orange juice, seafood

Georgia: seafood boils, peach cobbler

Hawaii: loco moco, spam, laulau, poke

Idaho: potato

Illinois: deep dish pizza, Chicago style hot dog

Indiana: corn, pork sandwich

Iowa: corn, pork chops

Kansas: BBQ, steak, chili

Kentucky: fried chicken

Louisiana: crawfish, bumbo

Maine: lobster

Maryland: crab cakes

Massachusetts: clam chowder, seafood

Michigan: cherry pie, coney Island dogs

Minnesota: juicy lucky, tater tots hot dish, walleye

Mississippi: fried catfish, soul food

Missouri: BBQ

Montana: wild game, huckleberry, steak

Nebraska; runza sandwich

Nevada: buffet, Mexican food

New Hampshire: Apple cider, donuts, seafood

New Jersey: Italian food, pizza, ham, egg and cheese sandwich

New Mexico: green chili, enchiladas

New York: pizza, cream cheese bagels

North Carolina: BBQ, knoephla soup

North Dakota: hot dish, knoephla soup, tater tot hot dish

Ohio: buckeye

Oklahoma: chicken fried steak, comfort food

Oregon: salmon, marionberry pie

Pennsylvania: pierogi, cheese steak

Rhode Island: seafood, clam cakes, chowder

South Carolina: soul food

South Dakota: fry bread

Tennessee: BBQ

Texas: Tex-Mex, BBQ

Utah: jello salad, fry sauce, funeral potatoes

Vermont: pancakes with maple syrup, Mac and cheese

Virginia: ham

Washington: apples, salmon

West Virginia: pepperoni rolls

Wisconsin: cheese, fish fry

Wyoming: steak

Did the people get the iconic dish right? Leave a comment below.

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Research Credit: Food and Wine

BoomerJacks Restaurant Review

2026-03-09T14:25:00.000-05:00

BoomerJacks is a popular sports bar. Wall to wall TVs for watching sports. Dog friendly outdoor patio, with oversized fans, fire pit and heaters. Service friendly. Atmosphere inviting. I would go back. Reasonable price. I had fried catfish and french fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw was dry. It's like they took coleslaw out of the bag and placed in tiny bowl. The rest of the food was good. He had chicken tenders and fries. My baby girl had few fries with no salt.

I give it 7 out of 10.

Until next time,

Christine

Chicken And Rice Wrap

2025-11-19T12:05:00.000-06:00

Easy and delicious.

Ingredients

1 64 oz 4 cheese rice a roni

1 12.5 can chicken, drain

4 flour tortilla

Direction

Cook rice a roni according to direction

Add chicken, stirring. Add mixture to to tortillas. Fold sides and roll.

Until next time,

Christine

Blue Catfish

2025-10-07T21:50:00.000-05:00

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

3 Veggies Recipes

2025-10-02T18:05:00.000-05:00

Picky eaters will like these veggies side dish.

Number 1 Brussels Sprouts

https://christinespantry.blogspot.com/2018/04/brussels-sprouts-in-tin-foil.html

Number 2 Brussels In Tin Foil

https://christinespantry.blogspot.com/2019/08/garlic-sauteed-broccoli.html

Number 3 Asparagus In Lemon Butter

https://christinespantry.blogspot.com/2012/10/asparagus-with-lemon-butter.html

Until next time,

Christine

Macaroni Cheese Hot Dogs

2025-09-17T08:52:00.000-05:00

Check out this pleasing meal. Easy and fast. Ready in minutes.

Ingredients:

1 box macaroni and cheese (I used Velveeta)

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

5 hot dogs

Directions:

Cook macaroni cheese according to package direction. Meanwhile, cook hot dogs. Drain macaroni and place back into pan. Add both cheese and stir well. Slice hot dogs and place in macaroni and stir well.

Chopped Egg Sandwich

2025-09-08T17:58:00.001-05:00

Eggs are rich in key nutrients, some of which, like choline, are rare in the modern diet. Eggs provide protein, fat, and important vitamins while being relatively low in calories. Eating eggs as part of an overall nutrient-rich eating plan can support your overall health, including your cardiovascular system and eyes. Eggs are prepared several ways. Found info online.

Ingredients

4 eggs

1 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper to taste

4 slices bread

mayo

Direction

In skillet over medium heat, add butter. add eggs, salt and pepper. cook eggs until done. chopped eggs. add mayo to bread. place eggs on bread.

Broccoli Medley

2025-09-03T18:24:00.002-05:00

Broccoli is very healthy. Cauliflower is just as healthy as broccoli. Carrots are good for you.

Ingredients

3/4 cup broccoli

3/4 cup cauliflower

10 baby carrots

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

Direction

boil veggies. meanwhile add butter and olive oil in sauce pan over medium heat. Drain veggies. add vegetables to pan cook until tender.

Eggs And Spam

2025-08-26T17:29:00.000-05:00

Spam is very popular in Hawaii. Sold in restaurants even fast food. Love of spam came from war it's affordable.

Ingredients:

4 eggs

4 slices spam

2 tablespoons butter

cooking spray

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

Direction:

in skillet spray with cooking spray. Place skillet over medium heat, add spam. Till golden brown in another skillet add butter over low heat add eggs salt pepper and cheese and whisk till done.

Until next time

Christine

Nooga Side Dish Salad

2025-06-17T15:34:00.000-05:00

Easy salad to make and fast. Perfect for side dish for any meal.

Ingredients:

1 cup shredded lettuce or more

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

real bacon bits to to taste

cheese garlic season croutons to taste

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

ranch dressing to taste

Directions:

Add all ingredients to bowl and toss. Serve.

Until next,

Christine

Homemade Salisbury Meatballs

2025-05-27T10:29:00.000-05:00

Spin off of salisbury steak. Slow cooked salisbury meatballs. Perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 onion, sliced

1 - 4 oz can mushrooms

1 package brown gravy

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

Directions:

Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add onions and mushrooms, stirring. Stir in broth. In large bowl, add meat and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Shape meatballs in 1 to 1 1/2 inch. Place meatballs on top of onions and mushrooms. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until meatballs are cooked, (165 f).

Until next time,

Christine

3 Salads Recipes

2025-05-19T12:53:00.000-05:00

Salads are delicious, great for spring and summer. We love salads any time of the year. When hot outside we want the oven off. Salads are great for side dish or for lunch. What's your favorite salad? Leave a comment below.

Recipe Here

Until next time,

Christine

Penne Pasta Salad

2025-05-15T12:01:00.000-05:00

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

Cheese Broccoli

2025-04-18T15:07:00.000-05:00

Easy and yummy! Perfect for someone just starting in kitchen.

Ingredients:

1- 10 oz frozen broccoli, thawed

1- 8.75 oz can corn, drain

3/4 cups cheddar cheese

4 tablespoon, melted butter

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning

Directions:

Cook broccoli to package directions, drain and place back into pot. Add remaining ingredients, stir well.

Smokey Chicken Salad

2025-04-15T11:09:00.000-05:00

This might be best chicken salad I made. My boyfriend loves it. If it a try.

Ingredients:

3 leftover chicken drumsticks, remove skin and chop

4 slices bread

Mayo, to taste

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

1 claussen spears, finely chop

1 green onion, chop

1/4 cup bacon, finely chop

8 oz italian dressing

Directions:

Put 8 chicken drumsticks in a zip lock bag, add dressing and place in refrigerator for 1 hour. Cook on grill, until done. Next day, take 3 drumsticks, remove skin and chop. Place in bowl and add remaining ingredients , except bread and italian dressing. Mix well. Place chicken salad on bread and enjoy.

Until next time,

Christine

Poor Boyfriend Ground Turkey Pasta

2025-04-08T13:11:00.000-05:00

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

Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2025-04-02T12:04:00.000-05:00

This just might be one of the best breakfast sandwich.

Ingredients:

4 eggs

4 slices bread

2 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 slices american cheese

2 tablespoon mayonnaise

Direction:

In skillet over low heat, add butter. Once butter is melted add eggs and fry eggs, add salt, pepper and onion powder. Meanwhile, spread mayonnaise on both sides bread. When eggs done place eggs on bread and add cheese. Place in skillet until golden brown.

Until next time,

Christine

Winner Corn

2025-03-31T12:23:00.000-05:00

I forgot to take picture, so I went to my pantry and took picture of can corn. We love corn but corn on the cob is best.

Ingredients:

1 - 15.5 can corn, I didn't drain

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon roasted garlic herb

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

In sauce pan, over medium heat. Mix all ingredients together. Serve warm.

Until next time,

Christine

2 Bean Rice

2025-03-26T14:43:00.000-05:00

Try this rice dish for lunch or dinner. So easy and delicious.

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked rice

1/2 pound ground beef

1-15.5 ounces chili beans, rinse and drain

1-15.5 ounces black beans, rinse and drain

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Direction:

cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink. add worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and minced garlic. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.

Until next time,

Christine

Juicy Chicken Quarters

2025-03-22T15:45:00.000-05:00

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

2025-02-26T13:09:00.000-06:00

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

2025-02-24T08:08:00.000-06:00

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

2025-01-21T14:46:00.000-06:00

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

Christine's Favorite Spices

2025-01-08T14:33:00.000-06:00

1 tablespoon onion powder is roughly equivalent to medium size onion.

Garlic powder is used in many dishes for flavor. If I don't have fresh garlic I'll use garlic powder or minced garlic.

Garlic and herb is good for many dishes.

Season salt is used on chicken and fries.

Paprika has great flavor and adds color to foods.

Parsley is a herb used in cooking and garnish.

Italian seasoning couldn't live without it. It's American blend of herbs, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and other herbs.

Until next time,

Christine

5 Some Of Our Slow Cooker Recipes

2024-12-29T07:49:00.000-06:00

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