Fried Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This easy Fried Pork Chops recipe is crispy, golden perfection on the outside and juicy deliciousness on the inside! Perfectly seasoned pan fried pork chops are marinated in buttermilk and coated in a flavorful seasoning mix and fried up in just minutes! A classic recipe that’s hearty, satisfying and perfect to serve alongside your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans or a simple green salad."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

This recipe is a different way for me to make Fried Pork Chops.  Usually I sauté seasoned pork chops in butter/olive oil until crispy or dredge the pork chops in a seasoned cornmeal/flour mixture and sauté in butter/olive oil.  

My basic seasoning is paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.  I never use salt anymore and don't even miss it.  Also, I always pan fry in butter with a little olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

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Here’s Every Type of Pepper From Sweet to Spicy

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Pick the wrong pepper and you could be in for a spicy surprise. Discover which types of peppers work best in which dishes—and avoid accidentally setting your mouth on fire!"  Comment from Taste of Home

The way I learned about different types of peppers was trial and error.  But not the normal way of trying different peppers from the grocery store.  I first bought lots of seeds to grow pepper plants.  The worse thing I did was buy the pepper plant mixes of seeds.  Most of the ones I really liked I had no idea what they were called and could not order again.  You live and learn.

Learn about the different types of peppers the easy way and read this article.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home article on peppers.

Roasted Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup In Pretzel Bowls

 

Photo source: Yammie's Noshery

Not only did Yammie provide an awesome recipe for Potato and Ham Soup, but also included her recipe for Pretzel Bowls.  

Those bowls remind me of what The Captain used to make for his potato soup which he never wrote the recipes down for.  It makes me so sad.  I would ask him for the recipes and he would respond with, "yes, I have been meaning to do that, but I'm not going anywhere."

There are other potato soup recipes I've posted, but this one is different with the addition of ham, which sounds delicious to me.

Click here to go to Yammie's recipe page for the soup and pretzel bowl.

Potato Corn Chowder

 

Photo source:  The Recipe Rebel

"This Potato Corn Chowder is a thick, hearty, creamy, and flavorful soup. It’s made with smoky bacon, creamy potatoes, and sweet corn."  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

These ingredients are some of my favorite things.  Sounds really good on a chilly day.

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Homemade Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This easy potato soup recipe is just like one you’d find on a steakhouse menu. Its rich and velvety base is loaded with cubes of tender potato, pieces of salty bacon, a healthy dose of melty cheese and a final flourish of green onions for color. Once you learn how to make this potato soup, it will become your go-to comfort food dinner anytime the weather is chilly or you’re feeling a little under the weather."  Comment from Taste of Home

Potato soup recipes have gotten my attention today.  It was one of the dishes The Captain made that I loved, but he never wrote the recipe down for me.  Same for recipes I didn't get from my nana.  Learn from my lesson, get your favorite recipes written down by your loved ones so you can pass them on.

Anyway, several caught my attention and I will try out.  This one is made from scratch, using real potatoes.  I love both made from scratch recipes as well as semi-homemade recipes.  It all depends on how much time I want to spend in the kitchen.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Ore-Ida Loaded Potato Soup

Every day is Potato Day in my house.  I absolutely love potatoes!

This recipe comes from one of my old magazines from back in the 80's.  Ore-Ida does not have this recipe listed on its website.  What is listed is a slow cooker recipe submitted to All Recipes, which I have also posted on this blog.

I've lost track of the magazine article, so I can't list the date of this article.  What I can tell you is that it was a winner in the Ore-Ida Employee Recipe Contest.

Click here to go to the Kraft/Heinz Ore-Ida potato recipes page for lots of yummy potato recipes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes
No. of Servings: 4-6


Ingredients:

1 24 oz. bag Ore-Ida® Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes
2 cups broccoli florets, frozen
1 jar (12-16 oz) Creamy Alfredo sauce
2 cups milk
1/4lb bacon
1 cup cheddar cheese
¼ cup green onions, chopped


Directions:

Prepare Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes in the microwave, as directed on package.

While the potatoes are cooking, cut bacon into mall strips, chop green onions and shred cheddar cheese. Fry bacon in a sauce pan over med-high heat, set aside.

Turn heat down to medium-low and pour jar of Creamy Alfredo sauce into sauce pan.

Add milk and broccoli florets, and stir soup occasionally.

Pour one cup of cooked potatoes into small bowl, mash.

Blend mashed potatoes into soup.

Pour 1 cup of cooked potatoes into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup over
the potatoes.

Top with cheese, bacon and green onions.

Ore-Ida Slow-Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This ORE-IDA slow-cooker loaded potato soup recipe makes a rich and creamy slow-cooker loaded baked potato soup with Cheddar cheese, hash brown potatoes, and bacon — it's comfort food at its finest."  Comment from All Recipes

This recipe was submitted by Ore-Ida, who has had years to perfect this recipe, so you know it has got to be good.  Love the semi-homemade type of easiness and the convenience of using the slow cooker.  Got to try this recipe soon!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page, recipe submitted by Ore-Ida.