Pork Chops 'N Stuffing From Campbell's Cookbook

If you like pork chops as much as my family does, you'll love our sample recipe from the Cookbook Review today. Our cookbook off my shelf is a down-home classic; Campbell's Cooking With Soup. My copy is part of the book's 15th printing, revised in Nov. 1982. It was published by the Campbell Soup Company of Camden, N.J.
This cookbook includes comfort foods that many of us grew up on. Most of our moms and grandmas used Campbell's soups on a regular basis. Whether it was in a Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving, or Porcupine Meatballs (which are pictured on the cover), we knew the food would turn out to be delicious.
My mom used to make this Pork Chops 'N Stuffing recipe (p. 37) and everyone loved it. When I make it at my house it's always popular. I sometimes use boxed stuffing in place of the stuffing part of the recipe, if I'm in a real hurry. I also like to make this in my non-stick electric skillet instead of the oven. It makes less clean-up, but it turns out great either way.
I had fun browsing through this "soup-can-red" cookbook. If you want quick and easy recipes, this book has many that are just right. The use of soup makes the recipes easier to prepare and cuts down on cooking time.
There are quaint touches such as themed meals like "Saturday Night Supper" and "Home From The Game". In fact the book has a section called, "For Teens Only." This will be helpful when we host the teen devo at church. I felt that some recipes were outdated such as the "Creamy Peanut Butter Soup," but I think "Pizza Doggies" and "Pronto Chili" would be a hit. Break out the bags of Frito chips!
If you've ever wondered about that mysterious recipe called, "Tomato Soup Cake," it's in here,too. Quick versions of pilaf, paella and egg drop soup are also found in the various chapters. If your family is less adventurous, there are plenty of casseroles, skillet dinners and....."Oven Barbecued Spareribs". Yes, it is worth searching for this book!



P.37 Pork Chops 'N Stuffing


6 pork chops (about 2 pounds)
6 C soft bread crumbs
1/2 C finely chopped onion
4 TBSP melted butter or margarine
2/3 C water
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

In skillet, brown pork chops (a little olive oil or cooking spray).
Arrange in 2 qt. baking dish (12x8x2") Lightly toss bread cubes, onion, butter and 1/3 C water and poultry seasoning; spoon onto chops. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Meanwhile, blend soup and 1/3 C water; pour over chops. Bake 15 min. more, or until chops are tender. Makes 4 servings.

Olive Juice Cleans Grout

There's some commercial on T.V. that says, "Life comes at you fast," but today, after a trip to the grocery store, I found that sometimes in the homemaking game unexpected cleaning tips come at you fast. Who knew you could clean your tile grout with olive juice?!


I had just come from the grocery store this morning, and had set my bags on the kitchen counter in hopes of unloading the goods into the cabinets, when I found a Labrador Retriever sitting on my foot expecting her treat for being good while I was away. Stormy thinks she's been "good" if the house is still standing in the same place when I arrive. Her assessment of the situation, as usual, was that her treat should be addressed as soon as I was in the door. Therefore, she was sitting on my foot and nudging me with her nose as a reminder. I turned to get something out of one of the bags, without moving my one foot, of coarse, when a jar of olives slid out and crashed on the tile floor.


As it turned out, Stormy got her way by default, because she had to be given her treat and put in the laundry room so she wouldn't step in the glass. Meanwhile, I was in the kitchen scooping up olives and juice. What a strong smell! If I were having any sinus congestion this morning, believe me, it has cleared.


Anyway, as I started wiping the juice up with my paper towel, I noticed that it had whitened my grout. I guess if you could stand the smell, it might be worth saving that jar of leftover olive juice. It must be the vinegar in it, but it only took seconds. I was amazed. If I could change the scent we could sell it as Stormy's Awesome Floor Cleaner.

I Wonder if this is how the guy on T.V. with all the infomercials got started? Maybe the reason he is so excitable and loud is because his dog is "helping" him discover new products. I hope that my story made you smile; have a great Thursday, and don't let your dog push you around!

Some No-Brainer Recipes

Today I'm sharing two recipes from my own recipe file that I've made so many times that I have them memorized. You know how those days go when you've got a to-do list the length of your arm and don't want to put too much thought into this evening's dinner? Well, here are a couple of those handy recipes. Just add a loaf of French bread, and at 6:30 when when everyone's starving, you're in business!

I admire any woman who will openly admit on national T.V. that she loves anything with butter in it. Go Paula!

Paula Deen's Crock Pot Potato Soup

1 30 oz. bag frozen hash browns
3 14 oz. cans chicken broth
1 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C chopped onion
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
minced green onions

In 6 qt. slow cooker, combine potatoes, broth, soup, onion and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Cover, and cook on low for 5 hrs. Stir in cubed cream cheese and cook 30 min. more (til smooth and combined). Garnish with green onions.




My friend, Christy and I have been recipe sharers, phone buddies (as young moms we kept each other sane!) and partners in chocolate hoarding activities for years. She makes a mean chicken stir fry, and my boys always knew it was Fall when she brought over her pumpkin cookies. This is her recipe for broccoli salad.

Christy's Broccoli Salad

2 bunches of fresh broccoli
6 slices of bacon, fried crisp and drained (can substitute turkey bacon or bacon bits)
1/2 C diced red onion

Dressing: 1 C Hellman's mayo (or Miracle Whip, if you must!)
2 TBSP white vinegar
1/2 C sugar ( can substitute Splenda)

Shake dressing in a jar with a tight lid and pour over Broccoli, onions and bacon. Refrigerate for several hours. Toss before serving.