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THE ELECTRIC SKILLET

Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:45:40 GMT

Yes, I did it again

I'd been telling DD how much I used to love cooking in an electric skillet when her father and I were first married. My mother used to like cooking in one also, so much easier to control the heat. I don't know why they ever went out of style, I've sure missed having one.

Does anyone here still use one, or did you also order one last night?

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PamelaSue72 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:19:35 GMT

I have and still use my mother's old West Bend skillet.

I wouldn't order one from here. Electric skillets aren't that expensive in stores.

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StylishLady — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:31:37 GMT

When raising four children I had a large rectangular one that would do 6 burgers, 6 pancakes, etc. at a time. Really was indispensible back then.

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:32:26 GMT

I got the daily special last night from another venue. A good price, and it's a Dash, which gets five stars on Amazon.

$49 last night, 14", $59 today/

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eddyandme — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:33:29 GMT

Didn't watch last nite, but I recently bought a Presto from Amazon. Got a 12x12 'cause that's a good size for me and it comes apart for easy storage. Plus, I think using the skillet saves on electricity - like using a toaster oven instead of the stove oven.

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MKR14 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:33:59 GMT

We have the Aroma 3-in-1 electric frying pan from HSN and it is the best electric skillet we ever owned. I purchased two as gifts and they loved them also. It is Sold Out right now as it is so popular. It has a rippled grill surface inside and it is used at least three times a week by my husband! Clean-up is so easy and fast. He loves it. We don't have an outdoor grill as it's just the two of us now. I use my Cusinart Pressure Cooker, my Nesco 4-in-1 cooker, Rangemate and my Skinny Mini the most. My husband uses the Aroma 3-in-1. I have the Rachel Ray gradient blue cookware when I need it. I only use my oven when making cookies lately. It is nice to have these kitchen appliances but I really could have used these when my three children were growing up.

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:34:12 GMT

@StylishLady wrote:
When raising four children I had a large rectangular one that would do 6 burgers, 6 pancakes, etc. at a time. Really was indispensible back then.

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@StylishLady

Wow, and here I thought the 14" was big, lol.

Raising four kids, I'd say you're an expert

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:37:53 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Didn't watch last nite, but I recently bought a Presto from Amazon. Got a 12x12 'cause that's a good size for me and it comes apart for easy storage. Plus, I think using the skillet saves on electricity - like using a toaster oven instead of the stove oven.

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I think so, too. I bake chicken breasts and salmon often, the skillet would take less time and energy, imo.

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:43:31 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
We have the Aroma 3-in-1 electric frying pan from HSN and it is the best electric skillet we ever owned. I purchased two as gifts and they loved them also. It is Sold Out right now as it is so popular. It has a rippled grill surface inside and it is used at least three times a week by my husband! Clean-up is so easy and fast. He loves it. We don't have an outdoor grill as it's just the two of us now. I use my Cusinart Pressure Cooker, my Nesco 4-in-1 cooker, Rangemate and my Skinny Mini the most. My husband uses the Aroma 3-in-1. I have the Rachel Ray gradient blue cookware when I need it. I only use my oven when making cookies lately. It is nice to have these kitchen appliances but I really could have used these when my three children were growing up.

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@MKR14

I think so, too! I just used the stove and burners for years lately, but then I got the air fryer recently, then could not resist the Skinny Mini, and now the electric skillet. Oh my, lol. DD sure loves that air fryer and I love the Mini.

They each have different functions, so I don't feel bad about it, but I am running out of room, lol. DD and I plan on doing some serious cupboard cleaning!

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MKR14 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:54:16 GMT

The Cooks Essentials Air Fryer coming up as a TSV I will watch and see if I need it.

I would love a deep fryer but having pancreatitis my doctor wants me to keep my weight down as to not cause problems. Maybe the air fryer would work out well for me. I think this new A-Fib medicine and blood thinner is making me have a hard time putting a few pounds on I can't get rid of. I am making food at home and eating and exercising but the weight wants to stay. I am being really faithful this past month and although the weight isn't coming off. I did lose 4" when I measured myself, so it is a start. I am trying to make flavorful meals and I do love healthy food. I have fun with my Veggettini spiralizer making zucchini noodles cooked with a little olive oil and garlic. Sorry got off the subject a little. You are all so comfortable to talk to.

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:03:43 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
The Cooks Essentials Air Fryer coming up as a TSV I will watch and see if I need it.
I would love a deep fryer but having pancreatitis my doctor wants me to keep my weight down as to not cause problems. Maybe the air fryer would work out well for me. I think this new A-Fib medicine and blood thinner is making me have a hard time putting a few pounds on I can't get rid of. I am making food at home and eating and exercising but the weight wants to stay. I am being really faithful this past month and although the weight isn't coming off. I did lose 4" when I measured myself, so it is a start. I am trying to make flavorful meals and I do love healthy food. I have fun with my Veggettini spiralizer making zucchini noodles cooked with a little olive oil and garlic. Sorry got off the subject a little. You are all so comfortable to talk to.

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@MKR14

I am so sorry to read about the pancreatitis, that must be just awful.

I am also all about eating healthy, although we do indulge for most holidays.

Losing 4" is WONDERFUL, good job

I do a lot of simple recipes for most dinners, mostly chicken and once a week for salmon. We like kale or spinach sauteed with just a little oil, sometimes sesame, garlic and lemon

I know of several bloggers whose recipes are all weight watcher friendly. My favorite is Skinny Taste by Gina. Gina has a best selling cookbook and was on QVC with David once. She has fantastic recipes on her blog, you might want to take a look:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/

Today she has a Thai Basil Chicken that looks delicious!

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MKR14 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:36:18 GMT

Thanks Noel7 for the comments and I will check out the skinny taste site. I used to have it bookmarked. I enjoy cooking for me as my husband putters making his own as he doesn't like healthy and more of a meat and potatoes man. I am the one that eats healthy and he is healthier than I ever will be. Being retired lets me have the time to look through recipes and get new cookbooks. I have a few binders filled with WW recipes that I use. Even not on WW they have some delicious recipes. I just bought some fresh spinach today and am going to make it with the garlic you suggested also. I have the first 3 of Marlene Koch cookbooks and her new one was shipped today from QVC. Never had a recipe of hers I didn't like. She is a lovely lady and cooks this way also.

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Jacie — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:45:15 GMT

I use my electric skillet all the time.

I got it from my Mother-In-Law, many many years ago!

I have wanted a new one that looks nicer but this reminds me of her, she was the BEST! So I plan to use this one until it won't work!

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:51:08 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
Thanks Noel7 for the comments and I will check out the skinny taste site. I used to have it bookmarked. I enjoy cooking for me as my husband putters making his own as he doesn't like healthy and more of a meat and potatoes man. I am the one that eats healthy and he is healthier than I ever will be. Being retired lets me have the time to look through recipes and get new cookbooks. I have a few binders filled with WW recipes that I use. Even not on WW they have some delicious recipes. I just bought some fresh spinach today and am going to make it with the garlic you suggested also. I have the first 3 of Marlene Koch cookbooks and her new one was shipped today from QVC. Never had a recipe of hers I didn't like. She is a lovely lady and cooks this way also.

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@MKR14

It sounds like you are set to go

I love collecting recipes. Another skinny blogger I like is Emily Bites.

I can't remember if I mentioned I saute the spinach. I use very little oil, Canola or just a little sesame oil for a lot of flavor. DD mixes a little of each, which is good.

Soon it will be spring and we will have more veg available

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momtochloe — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:56:58 GMT

My mom used to cook on a West Bend skillet all the time. I was a child at the time but I can still see the West Bend logo in my head. She finally wore it out and had to buy a new one and was never as pleased with it as she was with her original (she said it couldn't hold the temperature properly). I never knew what she meant by that until I tangled with a few appliances that did the same thing and now I totally understand where she was coming from . . .

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:15:45 GMT

Hi @momtochloe

I assume that's the ability to keep the temp consistent. Right?

That's what I used to love about it, you set the temp and it was true. My chicken came out perfect every time, I *think* I used to set it at 350 every time. This time I ordered the cook book at the same time as the skillet, it gets good reviews.

I just got the mini-cooker cook book today. Big box, skinny book Did you get that one?

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momtochloe — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:28:31 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
Hi @momtochloe

I assume that's the ability to keep the temp consistent. Right?

That's what I used to love about it, you set the temp and it was true. My chicken came out perfect every time, I *think* I used to set it at 350 every time. This time I ordered the cook book at the same time as the skillet, it gets good reviews.

I just got the mini-cooker cook book today. Big box, skinny book Did you get that one?

Hi @Noel7 yes it was keeping the temperature constant and it would drive my mom to distraction after she had to work with the second skillet. I can still hear her muttering to herself . . .

Noel, did you get the Marian Getz mini-cooker cookbook? If you did you will love it as there are so many great recipes in there and if not which one did you purchase?

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Noel7 — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:32:54 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:

Hi @Noel7 yes it was keeping the temperature constant and it would drive my mom to distraction after she had to work with the second skillet. I can still hear her muttering to herself . . .

Noel, did you get the Marian Getz mini-cooker cookbook? If you did you will love it as there are so many great recipes in there and if not which one did you purchase?

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@momtochloe

Yep, that's the one! I will settle down with it tonight. I'm really looking forward to it since people here like it so much, and I have no idea what I can make in the Mini except rice and the egg bake.

Toys for big girls

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momtochloe — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:49:05 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:

Hi @Noel7 yes it was keeping the temperature constant and it would drive my mom to distraction after she had to work with the second skillet. I can still hear her muttering to herself . . .

Noel, did you get the Marian Getz mini-cooker cookbook? If you did you will love it as there are so many great recipes in there and if not which one did you purchase?
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@momtochloe

Yep, that's the one! I will settle down with it tonight. I'm really looking forward to it since people here like it so much, and I have no idea what I can make in the Mini except rice and the egg bake.

Toys for big girls

Oh @Noel7 you will love that cook book and I highly recommend the bourbon chicken and the beef stroganoff . . . absolutely delicious!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:24:59 GMT

I still have mine but haven't used it for years. Need to get rid of it. I prefer cooking on my induction burner where I can also control the temp.