Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread gail johnson via Cookinginthedark 

The last time this happen to me
my husband sat on the floor with the crockpot base between his legs and 
gently rocked the crock itself back and forth until the food particles 
released.

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[CnD] Blender Apple Sauce, from Hamilton Beach

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark 

Sorry, I confused where I got this from, Anne.  I have made it though, and 
since don’t have my blender any more, do it in the food processor quite nicely. 
 Easily doubles.

... And, about the cheese cake, I don’t have any that specifically call to be 
done in a food processor:  I just do them that way, because, since I only have 
a hand mixer, it’s the best way for me to handle mixing the cream cheese with 
the remaining ingredients.

Here is the apple sauce, which, I don’t cook:

Yield:  two cups
2 large apples
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
one to three tablespoons sugar
Wash, peel, core, and chop apples into small pieces.  Put half the apples and 
remaining
ingredients into blender container.  Cover, and blend on low speed until pureed.
Turn blender to medium speed.  While blender is running, add remaining apples.  
Blend
until of fine consistency.
For thick applesauce add one tablespoon cinnamon candy to ingredients before 
blending.
For cooked apple sauce:  bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then chill.
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Re: [CnD] New food processor owner

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark 
Congratulations on your new food processor! I used to have one by Hamilton 
Beach; I forget how the controls were. 

To not have things turn to mush, you press the button just for like a few 
seconds and release. Check how your product is, and repeat for a few seconds 
until it's the way you want. For doing something like an onion, put like a 
quarter or a half of it in, not the whole thing. I mix my cheesecake 
ingredients in the food processor. I have one for apple sauce that came with my 
Hamilton Beach one which has turned out very nicely.

On Dec 5, 2017, at 10:45 AM, Ann via Cookinginthedark 
 wrote:

Hi,


I just got an early Christmas present of a Hamilton Beach food processor, which 
has three settings, low, hi and Pulse. a chopping/mixing blade, and a 
reversible slicing/grating blade. It also has a very nice knob for controlling 
it on the front with great tactile feedback. Until now, the fanciest appliance 
in my kitchen was the cheap Walmart blender. LOL!


Does anyone have any tips/suggestions about using food processors? For 
instance, how to use the chopping blade but not turn the food in to mush? Are 
there special recipes just for food processors?


Basically, I'm a total newbie, so any advice is appreciated.


~Ann


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[CnD] PUMPKIN PIE DIP

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark 
PUMPKIN PIE DIP


INGREDIENTS

2 c. heavy cream

1 3.4 oz. box instant vanilla pudding mix

½ c. canned pumpkin

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Ginger snaps or other cookies or graham crackers for serving


DIRECTIONS

1. With a mixer, beat heavy cream and vanilla pudding until soft peaks form.
1 to 2 minutes.

2. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and stir to combine, then chill if
desired.

3. Serve with cookies or graham crackers.  From Chrissie, (Dale’s niece.  We
had this for Thanksgiving and I really liked it.



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[CnD] VEGETABLE DIP

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark 
VEGETABLE DIP

 

INGREDIENTS

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (not the dip mix)

4 oz. Hellmann's Mayo

8 oz. Sour Cream

 

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together well and chill, overnight if possible, 

to allow flavors to blend together.  Enjoy.  From From Chrissie.  

 

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Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark 
Now that I think of it, it may be helpful to flip the crockpot over onto 
its top before trying to get a flat head screwdriver between the rim of 
the base and the lip of the crock.  The crock will be heavier and less 
likely to move as you twist the screwdriver.  Please put the screwdriver 
in gently though, you don't want to damage that crock.


On Tue, 5 Dec 2017, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote:


Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:03:22
From: Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark 
To: Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark 
Cc: Jude DaShiell 
Subject: Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

A flat head screw driver may help.  If you can get the blade between the rim 
of the base and the lip of the crock then twist possibly that may get you the 
needed leverage.  If that fails then food got inside the base on the bottom 
and the base of the crock.  Maybe flipping the crock pot over onto its top 
then try to turn the base of the pot could break the grip of the food and get 
you needed leverage.  If that works, lift the base off the crock then proceed 
from there.


On Tue, 5 Dec 2017, Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark wrote:


 Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 10:44:15
 From: Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark 
 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
 Cc: Suzanne Erb 
 Subject: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

 Hello List,
 This is a rather weird situation.  In all my years of cooking, this has
 never happened to me before.  Somehow, food got stuck on my crockpot, and
 I can no longer remove the crock from the  metal container that hours the
 heating element, etc.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 Thanks so much!
 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
 Suzanne
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Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark 
A flat head screw driver may help.  If you can get the blade between the 
rim of the base and the lip of the crock then twist possibly that may 
get you the needed leverage.  If that fails then food got inside the 
base on the bottom and the base of the crock.  Maybe flipping the crock 
pot over onto its top then try to turn the base of the pot could break 
the grip of the food and get you needed leverage.  If that works, lift 
the base off the crock then proceed from there.


On Tue, 5 Dec 2017, Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark wrote:


Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 10:44:15
From: Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark 
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Cc: Suzanne Erb 
Subject: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

Hello List,
This is a rather weird situation.  In all my years of cooking, this has never 
happened to me before.  Somehow, food got stuck on my crockpot, and I can no 
longer remove the crock from the  metal container that hours the heating 
element, etc.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Suzanne
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[CnD] New food processor owner

2017-12-05 Thread Ann via Cookinginthedark 

Hi,


I just got an early Christmas present of a Hamilton Beach food 
processor, which has three settings, low, hi and Pulse. a 
chopping/mixing blade, and a reversible slicing/grating blade. It also 
has a very nice knob for controlling it on the front with great tactile 
feedback. Until now, the fanciest appliance in my kitchen was the cheap 
Walmart blender. LOL!



Does anyone have any tips/suggestions about using food processors? For 
instance, how to use the chopping blade but not turn the food in to 
mush? Are there special recipes just for food processors?



Basically, I'm a total newbie, so any advice is appreciated.


~Ann


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[CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark 
Hello List,
This is a rather weird situation.  In all my years of cooking, this has never 
happened to me before.  Somehow, food got stuck on my crockpot, and I can no 
longer remove the crock from the  metal container that hours the heating 
element, etc.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Suzanne
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[CnD] Beef Stew

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark 
Beef Stew

3 pounds cubed beef

2 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy

2 cups chopped carrots

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

4 cups chopped potatoes

Salt and pepper, optional

Place beef in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients; stir
together well. Cover; cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until meat and
veggies are tender but not over-cooked.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.  Mama's Corner.

 

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[CnD] Hidden Apple Coffee Cake

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark 
Hidden Apple Coffee Cake

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup nuts

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 (10 count) cans biscuits

1/4 cup margarine, melted

1 apple, peeled and cored

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Combine sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Separate biscuits and dip each one in
melted margarine, then into sugar mixture. Arrange biscuits in greased 9
inch round cake pan, overlapping 15 biscuits around outer edge and 5
biscuits in center. Cut apple into 20 slices; place 1 slice of apple between
each biscuit. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden
brown. Immediately remove from pan. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk
and mix until smooth. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.  Mama's Corner.

 

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[CnD] Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark 
Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 3 inch by 1 inch
strips

1 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

4 tomatoes, cut into eighths or 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes,
undrained

2 large green peppers, cut into strips

1/2 cup cold water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Hot cooked noodles

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef; drain. Transfer
beef to a slow cooker. Combine onion, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper
and ginger; pour over beef. Cover; cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to
low; cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is tender. Add tomatoes and green
peppers. Cover; cook on low for 1 hour. Combine cold water and cornstarch
until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high until
thickened. Serve over noodles.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.  Mama's Corner.

 

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