Fat Frog Diary

  Skillet Chicken and Mushrooms Another classic from Campell's Soups made for the electric skillet. Notes: 1. As I've said before, the amount of chicken you buy can vary depending on your needs. If you can afford a broiler-fryer chicken, get a whole one and cut it up yourself. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials if you don't know how.  Sources:  Electric Skillet:  Amazon.com: BELLA Electric Skillet and Frying Pan with Glass Lid, Nonstick Coating, Cool Touch Handles, Removable Heating Probe, Dishwasher Safe, 12 x 12 inch, Copper: Home & Kitchen ************************ Disclaimer: I am not a chef, nor a licensed food service professional of any kind. I'm a grandmother who loves to cook and loves efficient cooking. Anything I post has been checked out by me, but in no way do I guarantee that my suggestions will work for you. YMMV (Your mileage may vary.) Some links may give the original poster a small commission on products sold via the link. I pe...

Pork Chop Skillet Dinner Another Campell's to the rescue meal for the busy cook. Because this recipe uses one skillet, it's an energy saver too. This is important when you don't want to heat up the kitchen too much.  Notes:  1. If you have an electric skillet, this is the time to drag it out and use it. You can brown the chops, remove them, cook the onions and rice, add in the broth, juice, parsley and chops, cover and cook, all in one pan.  2. I personally just buy individual serving boxes or cans of orange juice and keep them handy. They're shelf stable and easy to grab and go.  Disclaimer: I am not a chef, nor a licensed food service professional of any kind. I'm a grandmother who loves to cook and loves efficient cooking. Anything I post has been checked out by me, but in no way do I guarantee that my suggestions will work for you. YMMV (Your mileage may vary.) Some links may give the original poster a small commission on products sold via the link. Lena Aus...

  Chicken Broccoli Recipes- Two for One Another fine set of recipes from Campbell's Soup. Both of these can be made in the electric skillet or the Instant Pot, though you may have to increase the liquid if you use the Instant Pot.  Notes: 1. The second recipe neglects to mention you will need spaghetti noodles and cook them separately.  2. I'm one of those that find chicken breast a bit too dry, so I use boneless chicken thighs. I've also been known to simply get one of the pre-cooked chickens and use that instead.  3. Please do not use the grated parmesan cheese you find near the spaghetti sauces in jars. Go to the deli and get grated parmesan there or buy a wedge and grate what you need.  4. If you follow my tips from previous recipes, the vegetables were prepped the day you brought them home from the grocery store. I chop my carrots into coins, since that's the form I most often use, but a quick whir in the food processor takes care of grating them i...

Garlic Pork Intro: If you can find this soup mix, you're ahead of the game. I couldn't. I have provided a substitute in the Notes below. Add in some chicken broth or chicken bouillon if you need more moisture.  RECIPE INGREDIENTS 4-6 pork chops 1 envelope of Lipton Savory Herb with Garlic soup mix 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil 1/2 cup chicken broth, bouillon, or water Rice or noodles, cooked (optional)   METHOD 1. Brown the pork chops in the oil in an electric skillet. Remove pork chops and set aside.  2. Pour in broth and scrape up the brown bits. Add more liquid if needed.  3. Whisk in the soup mix (or seasonings below) until dissolved.  4. Add the pork chops back into the skillet and cook to desired doneness.  5. Serve over rice or noodles if desired. In any case, serve it up hot.  Notes: 1.  Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix | 2 tablespoons marjoram 2 tablespoons oregano 2 tablespoons rosemary 2 tablespoons basil 2 tablespoons pa...

Saucy Pork Chops Note: Please read all the recipe first.  I've made this recipe since the early 80's. Any recipe that survives that long in my recipe box is delicious, cheap, and easy to make. While the recipe calls for boneless pork chops, use what you have in the pork family! I've made this with slices of pork loin, bone-in pork chops, and even slices of a pork roast too big to serve as one meal when we were poor as church mice. (I have joked I could serve this sauce over a brick and my husband would have eaten it.) If you have a mandolin, use it for the onion to get the thinnest slices possible. If you use a food processor or a knife, you'll just get thicker slices. It won't ruin anything. Splurge a little and use a good brand of cream of chicken soup. The off-price brands are often gray-ish in color, and we do eat with our eyes first. Equipment: Mandolin, food processor with slicing attachment, or chef's knife Electric skillet or stove top skillet...

Creole Pork Chops ½ t salt ½ t dried basil ½ t paprika ½ t black pepper ¼ t ground cumin ¼ t cayenne pepper 4 (4oz) boneless loin pork chops, trimmed non-aerosol cooking spray 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped celery 1 T Worcesershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, pressed Bandsters—Please whirl the vegetables in the food processor before chopping the meat for your own safety. Mix the first six ingredients and add them to the meat. Stir well to coat. Use the cooking spray to lube up your favorite large skillet. (I used an electric skillet, but a good large fry pan is fine.) Make sure you have a tight-fitting lid handy. Turn on the heat to medium and heat up the meat until no more pink shows. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 min (Simmer on the electric skillet works.) When everything is fork-tender, serve it up. Low carb serving suggestion- Steamed broccoli and Faux-tay-toes (see recipe on this blog). Regul...