Recipes & Resources

Each Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club involves a themed discussion and game. The following information came from our June 2022 gathering with the theme of food. The list of recipes and other links and resources came from our group discussions, while the game was cobbled together by Bree inspired by the game Taboo. Within our open discussion, Roxy shared some mutual aid requests, which are also listed below. 

We also had an impromptu process group as this event fell on the same day it was revealed that the SCOTUS overturned Roe vs. Wade. Resources from that conversation were gathered by Bree and can be found here. 

Want to join in on the fun? RSVP for our next event here! 

RECIPES 

• 4 Ingredient Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies  

• Norwegian Krumkake 

• Old Farmhouse Chutney Cheese Ball

• Banana Bread

• Patti Labelle’s Mac and Cheese (Tigress suggests adding a spoonful of sour cream, too!)

The following recipes were written by our lovely Fat Friday regular, Angela! 

Angela’s Mother’s Fried Chicken in the Soul Food Style (that made little chubby Angela come running from her swing set to chow down)

Ingredients for African American soul food Southern fried chicken recipe my mother used to make (from my memory - so I hope that this is right):

1. 6-8 pieces of chicken with the bone

2. 48 oz. of Crisco oil, or vegetable oil

3. 2 cups of all-purpose flour 

4. 1 ½ teaspoon of garlic powder

5. 1 ½ teaspoon of onion powder

6. 1 ½ teaspoon of paprika

7. ¾ teaspoon of black pepper

8. ¾ teaspoon of red pepper or extra black pepper

9. 1 ½ teaspoon of Lawry’s Season Salt, regular salt, or salt substitute

10. 1 egg

11. ½ cup of Carnation Evaporated Milk or other milk 

Instructions for soul food Southern fried chicken recipe:

1. Pour the oil into a deep fryer, 6-quart skillet until the oil is around 1 inch deep.

2. Heat the oil over medium heat or until it reaches 350 degrees F.

3. While you’re waiting for the oil to heat up, Place 1 cup divided (defined as:  the ingredient will be added to the recipe in parts and not in the entire measurement listed) flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper or black pepper in a medium-size mixing bowl or 1-gallon resealable food storage bag. 

4. Shake (or mix in the bowl) the sealed bag to combine the ingredients for a homemade seasoning, and set the flour mixture aside.

5. Pour the second cup of flour into a second resealable bag (or medium-sized mixing bowl) and set it aside.

6. In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the Carnation Evaporated Milk and egg, and set that mixture aside too.

7. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with Lawry’s (or substitute) salt and pepper.

8. The chicken will go through a 3-step process from here.

9. First, place the chicken in the bag (or bowl) of seasoned flour and shake or toss to coat the chicken evenly. 

10. Second, shake off the excess flour and dip the chicken into the Carnation Evaporated Milk mixture.

11. Third, transfer the chicken to the last bag (or bowl) of flour and shake or toss until it’s very well coated. 

12. Place the coated chicken into the pre-heated oil, skin-side or the side with the most skin down first, and be careful not to overcrowd the chicken in the oil. You can fry a second batch of chicken if need be to avoid overcrowding by frying all the chicken at once. Just make sure the hot oil remains at 350 degrees F.

13. Cook the chicken pieces for 10 to 12 minutes, or longer, until the internal temperature of the pieces are around 175 degrees F, occasionally turning to prevent excessive browning.

14. As the chicken batter turns golden brown, remove it from the hot oil, and allow it to drain with a paper towel under the chicken. 

15. Serve and enjoy!

Remember to use FDA food safety rules when cooking to have a happy belly.

Angela’s Mother’s Fried Pork Chops (that will make your mouth water)

Ingredients for African American fried pork chops recipe my mother used to make (from my memory - so I hope that this is right):

1. 8 Bone In Pork Chops ½ inch thick

2. 1/2 cup flour - all purpose

3. 1 teaspoon Lawyr’s seasoned salt, regular salt, or salt substitute

4. 1 teaspoon black pepper

5. 1 teaspoon onion powder

6. 1 teaspoon garlic powder

7. 1/2 cup Crisco oil or vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. If there is any moisture, blot pork chops dry with paper towels, making sure to remove all excess moisture.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt or substitute to taste.

3. Dip each side of the pork chops into the seasoning mixture, then set aside on a plate.

4. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and once it is hot (between 325-375 degrees F “using a meat thermometer for safety”).

5. Cook pork chops 2 to 3 minutes on the first side; 1 to 2 minutes on the other side noting a golden brown color to know when to turn and when to remove.

6. Remove fried pork chop to a plate covered with a paper towel and repeat with remaining pork chops.

7. Then serve and enjoy!

Remember to use FDA food safety rules when cooking to have a happy belly.

“TABOO!” FOOD GAME 

Taboo is a word, guessing, party game. The objective of the game is for players to have the group guess the word on the player's card without using the word itself or five additional words listed on the card. 

1. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICH  

Can’t say: 

- Spread  

- Sticky  

- Bread  

- Sweet 

2. FISH & CHIPS 

Can’t say: 

- Cod 

- England, English 

- French fries 

- Crispy 

3. CROISSANT 

Can’t say: 

- France, French 

- Flaky 

- Butter(y) 

- Bread 

4. PIZZA 

Can’t say: 

- Italy, Italian 

- Mozzarella 

- Toppings  

- Oven 

5. HAMBURGER 

Can’t say: 

- Beef

- Ketchup 

- McDonald’s, Burger King (other fast food chains) 

- Buns 

6. CHERRY PIE 

Can’t say: 

- Fruit 

- Cake 

- Sweet 

- Crust 

7. TACOS  

Can’t say: 

- Mexico, Mexican 

- Meat 

- Tortilla  

- Salsa  

8. OMELET 

Can’t say:

- Breakfast 

- Cheese 

- Stuffed 

- Folded 

9. SUSHI 

Can’t say: 

- Japan, Japanese 

- Rice 

- Fish 

- Soy sauce 

10. ICE CREAM 

Can’t say: 

- Dairy 

- Cold 

- Sweet 

- Toppings 

11. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 

Can’t say: 

- Bake(d) 

- Sweet 

- Dough 

- Soft 

12. BURRITO 

Can’t say: 

- Mexico, Mexican 

- Tortilla 

- Rice 

- Meat 

13. DONUT 

Can’t say: 

- Fried 

- Hole 

- Filling

- Glaze 

14. FISH STICKS 

Can’t say: 

- Deep fry, fried 

- Chips, fries 

- Ketchup 

- Crispy 

15. CHICKEN & WAFFLES 

Can’t say: 

- Batter 

- Syrup 

- Crispy 

- Deep fry, fried 

MUTUAL AID REQUESTS 

Please donate to these mutual aid requests if you can. The links are Instagram posts. Please share these posts! 

• Disabled IPOC in need of securing housing and survival 

• Z needs community support! Z is a Black disabled trans person who needs funds for zir survival. 

• Shameka needs $600 for daily expenses, bills, and rent. 

• Disabled mother of two experiencing homelessness, needs funds to move into her new apartment. 

• Tie is a Black disabled QTnon-binary person in need of support while experiencing homelessness. 

• Help Chella. Chella is a Black trans diabled woman who lives and organizes in Skid Row.

FUN STUFF 

• Creature sculptures by Teresa 

• Bertha Pearl (fat fashion designer) 

• Hot Ones 

These interviews include fat actors that were discussed at last month’s fat movies-themed gathering. Hot Ones is a series that interviews celebrities while they eat hot wings with increasing spiciness.

• Gabriel Iglesias

• Jack Black & Kyle Gass

• Kenan Thompson

• Queen Latifah

SUPPORT NAAFA 

• Volunteer with NAAFA by sending a message at naafa.org/contact.

• Donate to NAAFA at naafa.org/donate.

• Follow NAAFA on Instagram @naafaofficial.

SUPPORT BREE 

• Book a sliding scale peer counseling, consultation, or Uno Card tarot session with Bree at BreeIsHelpfulAF.com.  

• Tip Bree on Venmo (@BreeIsHelpfulAF), Zelle (BreeIsHelpfulAF@gmail.com), or PayPal at paypal.me/breeishelpfulaf.

• Follow Bree on Instagram @BreeIsHelpfulAF.

• Subscribe to Bree’s YouTube.