I refuse to use that product, even in a stick form. I absolutely do believe it's not butter, it feels like a surrogate all the way.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:54 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar <kolesar16...@roadrunner.com> Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole I like the I can't believe it's not butter in the small spray bottles. You don't have to worry about attempting to spread butter. The might help out some of my fellow members who have issues when it comes to spreading. Ron -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:38 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Lisa Belville Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole No.?? Real butter works for just about everything.?? What's really good is sweet cream butter.?? Land O'Lakes sells it, but some local stores have their own brand. It's a bit sweeter and creamier than real salted butter and totally worth the expense. Lisa On 8/5/2020 10:22 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > If you think about it, eating sweetened grits is no different from > making sweet cornbread. For me, what matters is the butter. And no > nasty margarine either. I did a little dance when they came out with > the idea that margarine was bad for us after all. Poetic justice. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On > Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:18 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Lisa Belville <lisa...@frontier.com> > Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole > > I honestly didn't know any better and now I can't stop. <grin> > > > On 8/5/2020 10:15 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >> Grits are versatile. One of the most perfect foods. You can sweeten >> them like oatmeal if you want to. As long as you don't make me eat >> them that way LOL! >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >> Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:12 AM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Lisa Belville <lisa...@frontier.com> >> Subject: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole >> >> Oh you guys, I'm such a transgressive grits eater.?? I like mine >> sweet like oatmeal.?? I add butter and sweetener and sometimes even >> some cinnamon.?? I didn't realize until a few years ago that I was >> eating them the quote wrong way quote.?? I didn't grow up in the deep >> south, but my parents are from Southern Ohio and I'm from Southern IL >> and I lived in Florida for a bit, so I'm not sure how I got started >> eating them that way.?? It tastes really good, though.?? LOL >> >> >> Lisa >> >> >> >> On 8/5/2020 9:39 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>> Love those grits! >>> >>> I make garlic cheese grits. Which is exactly what it sounds like, ad >>> the >> garlic powder early but the butter and cheese when the grits are done. >> I will also copy out a lovely grits casserole recipe if anybody is > interested. >> I stole it from an NFB cookbook. Never tried doing it in the >> microwave, so I can't say anything about that. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >>> Behalf Of Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:36 AM >>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> Cc: Janet Brown <jan4...@icloud.com> >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >>> >>> Hi. >>> >>> I too love grits. I make them on the stove but you can make them in >>> the >> microwave. I put one half cup of grits in a pan and add two cups of >> water. I also add salt and pepper plus a generous amount of butter. I >> stir all of this around until the grits absorb the water and the >> sound you hear from the cooking changes. >>> But, I have also bought instant grits followed the directions and >>> cooked >> them in the microwave about thirty seconds or until the texture is right. >>> Of course you can make those grits patties probably by adding an >>> egg, >> green onions or however you make them. I have never done it and can >> only suspect you add more butter and bake them in a greased pan or >> dish for a while until they are done. I used to fry up corn meal mush > which is similar. >> I don't know if this helps but I agree that grits are essencial to >> happiness. We mix them with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. >>> Good luck and have fun >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark >> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>>> ???Here's from one grits lover to another. >>>> In short, how do you do it? >>>> I haven't had grits in a long time. >>>> I also love fried grit patties. >>>> They're like grit hash browns. >>>> If your tips and tricks for making grits aren't to tricky and can >>>> be done >> in the toaster oven and or the microwave oven? >>>> Please share. >>>> Ron KR3DOG >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn via Cookinginthedark >>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 23:42 >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Evelyn >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >>>> >>>> I'm the same way. I'm glad this topic came up because while I make >>>> grits >> for our breakfast fairly often I haven't had polenta in ages so I'll >> need to correct that very soon. Since we're talking about corn. I >> have to say the corn on the cob has been exceptionally yummy this summer. > I love the stuff! >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2020 7:46 PM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Linda S. <lindahoney...@gmail.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>> >>>> Oh, I love everything with corn; tortillas, pollenta etc. >>>> >>>> One of my dreams/fantasies is to have a little angel on my shoulder >>>> so we could just go aisle by aisle in the grocery store, and the >>>> little angel would tell me everything that is there. (smile) >>>> >>>>> On 8/1/2020 6:25 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> No interest in polenta, otherwise known in the South as cornmeal mush. >> (smile) I am really interested in the pasta. Happy to know gemelli is >> included. I'll be looking for them. Thanks. >>>>> Diane >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:45 PM >>>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>>> Cc: Linda S. <lindahoney...@gmail.com> >>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>> >>>>> Hi Dianne: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> So, I gave you a little misinformation. The pollenta we bought >>>>> isn't >> microwavable, however, there are three types of pasta you can microwave. >>>>> Rotini, elb ow mac, and/r gemmelly. Gimelly is like a twisty pasta. >>>>> You >> only microwave them for one minute. Hope this helps. >>>>> Sorry for the misinformation. >>>>> >>>>>> On 8/1/2020 4:57 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>> Linda, >>>>>> >>>>>> I have had microwave rice in a pouch. I heard about pasta, but, >>>>>> didn't >> know where to look for it. Is all that other stuff you mentioned in >> pouches like the rice? Thanks. >>>>>> Diane >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >>>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:39 PM >>>>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>>>> Cc: Linda S. <lindahoney...@gmail.com> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>> >>>>>> There are so many things you can buy now that can be microwaved. >>>>>> You >> can buy quinoa, rigatoni, instant rice, brown and white, basmadi and >> jasmine and even pollenta. Amazing, especially on these hot days when >> you don't want to heat up the house. >>>>>> Linda >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8/1/2020 3:58 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>>> You could also use canned salmon instead of the tuna. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I didn't know you could do Mac and Cheese this way. I am one of >>>>>>> those people who thinks that the microwave is for reheating >>>>>>> leftovers and warming coffee. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> >>>>>>> On Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark >>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:19 PM >>>>>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>>>>> Cc: Deborah Armstrong <armstrongdebo...@fhda.edu> >>>>>>> Subject: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My Husband's favorite: I invented this recipe because it uses >>>>>>> stuff I can stock up on and I can make it in a half-hour after a >>>>>>> busy day or before a busy evening. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> For a change, try some of those flavored tuna in packets. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese >>>>>>> 2 cups hot water >>>>>>> 1/4 cup hot milk >>>>>>> ?? cup butter >>>>>>> 2 cans about 10 oz tuna packed in water >>>>>>> 1 pkg highly flavored tuna (2-3 ounces optional) >>>>>>> 1 can peas >>>>>>> 1 can Pringles or equivalent amount of chips >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Microwave the macaroni in 2 cups water in a greased, covered >>>>>>> dish for four minutes. Stir, turn and microwave another 4 >>>>>>> minutes. DO NOT >> drain! >>>>>>> Stir in the sauce packet and hot milk. Stir in the optional >>>>>>> butter, preferably melted. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Add the drained tuna and stir. Add the drained peas and stir. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Crumble the chips in a zip-lock bag. Sprinkle on top and press down. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Microwave now uncovered, for 4 minutes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Notes: If you use another brand of boxed mac and cheese such as >>>>>>> Cracker barrel, you may need to reduce the liquid, especially if >>>>>>> the sauce packet is gel and not powder. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --Debee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards >>>> and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed >>>> Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed >>>> Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
