Wow! That sounds quite amazing! Thanks! Penny
On 10/16/17, Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > Let me give a recipe for applesauce muffins a shot. > > Try using your favorite canned or jared applesauce. > 1. one cup apple sauce > 2 eggs > > 1 cup brown sugar > 2 cups white flour or 1.5 cups white flour and one half cup whole wheat > flour > 1.5 tsp baking powder, > 1 tsp cinimon, > 1 tsp ginger > 1 half tsp nutmeg > or 2 tsp pie spice > > 1 stick butter melted > > combine flour and baking powder and the half tsp of salt I forgot > > in another bowl combine eggs, apple sauce sugar and butter plus the half cup > of milk I forgot. > Blend wets and dries and as ever, don't overmix. > Put the spices with the wets. > Take the 12 cup muffin pan and place batter in cups. > You have preheated your oven, so place muffin tin on a baking sheet with > edges and place in the preheated 350 degree oven for 17 minutes or so. > Remove, check for doneness the usual way. If the tops spring back a bit you > are probably good. > > Have a yummy time. Put raisins or nuts or anything you like in these > muffins and make your own changes. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 16, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark >> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Penny, >> >> Thanks for sending the message and, of course, I'll try this recipe. >> >> Here is one of my favorites that I will share. >> >> Coca Cola Chocolate Cake >> >> Serves: 15-18 >> Source: thedomesticrebel.com >> >> >> Ingredients: >> For the Cake: >> 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed >> 1/4 cup cocoa powder >> 1 (12 oz) can Coke (do not use diet) >> 2 cups granulated sugar >> 2 cups all-purpose flour >> 1 tsp baking soda >> 1/2 tsp salt >> 1/2 cup buttermilk >> 2 eggs >> 1 tsp vanilla extract >> >> >> For the Frosting: >> 1 (12 oz) can Coke (do not use diet) >> 1/2 cup butter, cubed >> 1/4 cup cocoa powder >> 4 cups powdered sugar >> >> >> Instructions: >> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 9x13" rectangular baking >> pan with cooking spray; set aside. >> >> >> In a medium saucepan, add in the butter, cocoa powder, and can of Coke and >> bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally until smooth. >> While Coke mixture melts, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, >> baking soda and salt in a large bowl until combined. Pour the melted Coke >> mixture into the flour mixture and combine well. >> >> >> Add in the buttermilk and gently whisk in to combine. Crack in the eggs >> and stir in the vanilla, whisking until cohesive and smooth. Pour into the >> prepared pan and bake for approx. 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick >> inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist, not wet, crumbs. >> >> >> During the last 15 minutes of the cake baking, make your frosting. In a >> small saucepan, boil the second can of Coke for 12-15 minutes or until >> reduced by half and thickened slightly. Whisk in the butter to melt. >> >> >> In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Pour >> in the Coke/butter mixture and whisk until smooth. If adding chopped >> pecans, do so now. Pour the frosting over the still-hot cake and let set >> at room temperature for about an hour before cutting into squares. >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark >> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 10:33 AM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Penny Reeder >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Canning funnel vs. regular funnel >> >> Hi Marilyn, I'm so glad you are still enjoying the stuffed cabbage and >> other recipes. Thanks so much for your kind message. >> >> So I don't get into list trouble for posting only a thank-you message, >> I'll include a recipe I made a couple of weeks ago. It's a crock >> pot/slow-cooker recipe for chicken mole, and we really enjoyed it! >> >> Thanks again, and happy cooking! >> Penny >> >> Crock Pot Chicken Mole >> From Martha: >> 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12) Coarse salt >> 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes >> 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped >> 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed >> 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce >> 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted >> 1/4 cup raisins >> 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup) -- NOTE: I used >> Mexican chocolate rather than American-style bittersweet, it's made by >> Goya and is available in most grocery stores that have an international >> aisle, or via Amazon.com of course! >> 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled >> 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil >> 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin >> 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon >> Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving >> >> Directions >> 1. Season chicken thighs with salt and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow >> cooker. NOTE: I browned the chicken thighs in hot olive oil first. In a >> blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho and chipotle chiles, almonds, >> raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth. >> 2. Add tomato mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until >> chicken is tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Serve chicken and sauce >> topped with cilantro. >> >> We served with rice. This recipe makes a lot of sauce. There was only a >> little bit of chicken but still lots of sauce leftover after the first >> night. I refrigerated the sauce, cooked some more chicken, and there was >> plenty of sauce for a second night's dinner. You could always freeze half >> the sauce and use again at a later date. >> >> Enjoy! >> >> >>> On 10/16/17, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark >>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>> Hi Penny, >>> >>> I will look for one of those. I think I would like it. >>> >>> When I was in CND before, I always liked, and still have, many of the >>> recipes you posted. I love the cabbage roll recipe you sent it. They >>> are so good. >>> >>> Marilyn >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark >>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 9:49 AM >>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> Cc: Penny Reeder >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Canning funnel vs. regular funnel >>> >>> Both funnels have a wide opening at the top -- wider than the opening >>> at the bottom through which the contents flow. A regular funnel has a >>> very small-in-circumference opening at the bottom, maybe less than an >>> inch, whereas a canning funnel has an opening at the bottom wide >>> enough to fit into the top of a mason jar. >>> >>> HTH, >>> Penny >>> >>> On 10/16/17, Sandy via Cookinginthedark >>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >>> wrote: >>>> How does a canning funnel differ from a regular funnel? >>>> >>>> >>>> Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark >>>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2017 6:30 PM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Deborah Barnes >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] preparing corn muffins. >>>> >>>> Thank you, Penny. >>>> >>>> I've used the 1/3 cup and the ice cream scoop, but I do dribble!!! >>>> So I'll get that funnel! >>>> >>>> Deb B. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Jan via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2017 6:14 PM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Jan >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] preparing corn muffins. >>>> >>>> I like the canning funnel idea. I have one now, from the way you >>>> described them. But I didn't when I made muffins. I use mine for lots >>>> of things. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark >>>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2017 11:04 AM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Penny Reeder >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] preparing corn muffins. >>>> >>>> Hi Jeffrey, I use an ice cream scoop, or a 1/3-cup measure to put the >>>> batter into the wells of the muffin pan. I also use a canning funnel. >>>> A canning funnel is a kind of funnel with a huge opening at the bottom. >>>> Surrounding that opening (which is the size of the top of the >>>> typical mason jar, is a kind of shield (the top of the funnel) and >>>> that prevents you from spilling the contents you are pouring or >>>> ladeling inside the jar on the outside of the jar. A canning funnel >>>> is particularly useful for filling muffin tins with muffin or cupcake >>>> batter because it prevents you from spilling batter on the outside of >>>> the well. Just move it from well to well as you fill each one. >>>> >>>> Hope this makes sense, and hope it helps. >>>> >>>> You can buy a canning funnel at a hardware store or a grocery store >>>> which sells canning supplies. >>>> >>>> Here's a link to a canning funnel at Amazon.com: >>>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FKHLOS >>>> >>>> Penny >>>> >>>> On 10/15/17, Jeffry Miller via Cookinginthedark >>>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>>>> oh ok don't have an icecream scoop, but i use aunt jemima self >>>>> rising corn meal that has everything in it so i add the meal butter >>>>> milk and the egg. and go by the directions on the bag. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
