[CnD] Looking for authentic Backlava recipe
Hi everyone, I am looking for the above mentioned recipe. I know I spelled it wrong. If it helps anyone that is confused, that is a Greek dessert of nothing but sugar...pretty much. I would prefer a tried and true authentic recipe, no short cuts. Thanks! Jael -- "I can't give you everything you want, but I could give you what you thought you need..." -Jack Johnson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] healthy
Hi Nancy, That's wonderful you are wanting to be healthy and are concerned about everyone else's health. I think it is pretty safe to say that most of us, if not all, know that butter can replace margarine and such. You can make the same arguement for some fruits and vegetables some of us can't have a lot of for health reasons. Not only that, but for stevia versus sugar, wheat flour versus white, and so on and so forth. We post recipes here to share, enjoy, and to promote the independence of the blind being good and confident cooks. I think I am safe in saying that when one posts a recipe, the contents in said recipe are to be used in descression to each individual's health and well being. I am sorry if I offended anyone by posting this response. Thanks again Nancy for your concern, and it is taken in friendship by me and others as well. Jael On 11/14/10, Nancy Knight wrote: > Dear friends, > I am really disturbed by all the recipes that include margarine or > shortening. These foods are very unhealthy! They contain > artificially-derived hydrogenated fats and are terrible for our arteries and > our hearts. Most of the time, butter is a much better alternative unless a > person has a dairy allergy. > Thanks everyone! > - a healthy cook > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- "I can't give you everything you want, but I could give you what you thought you need..." -Jack Johnson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] decorating cookies
I agree with Donald. If the cookie is big or in different shapes, I do ithe decorating in sections. I let one section harden before I color another. It takes a bit of time, but it's worth all the work when sighted people compliment you on how cute or cool the cookies look. Jael On 11/5/10, Donald wrote: > Hey Michelle, > If it is just a round cookie like a short bread or gingerbread then I make a > frosting and use a small paint brush of synthetic threads. i brush the > frosting on and it does not matter how sloppy it is as long as it coats the > whole cookie surface. Then I sprinkle the quinns on and let it harden. You > can use almond, peppermint, rum flavourings. You can also use the food > colouring paste to colour or tint the frosting. > As for the usual piping around gingerbread men I do not bother. Instead I > put pants and a shirt on him. I use coloured icing and smear it over where > his pants would be and then let it harden then do his shirt. I put silver > or gold balls for his buttons. I put painters trimming tape on his hands > and feet before I ice him. Then peal the tape off when done icing. Then he > has gingerbread hands and feet. > For Christmas bells I colour the dough red when I am mixing it instead of > using frosting or icing. , which can be done for christmas trees and stars. > For Halloween I made very dark purple-black dough. I cut out tombstone > cookie shapes. then I made a black frosting and coated the baked cookies. > Then I sprinkled on orange/black/white quinns onto them. I also bought > ready made white skulls and placed them on using the coloured frosting. > hth Donald > - Original Message - > From: "Michelle Yang" > To: > Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 12:16 PM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Cookie Cutters? > > > Hey that is really neat! How does the icing thing work? How do you get it on > the cookie and still have it look pretty with sprinkles or colored sugars on > top? I have always been curious about how I could decorate my cookies. Mmm! > I am a little nervous about baking for bakesales because I don't know how to > decorate them to make them look pretty. > > Michelle > -Original Message- > From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org > [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Donald > Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 11:58 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Subject: Re: [CnD] Cookie Cutters? > > Hello Claudia, > This is Donald in Ontario, Canada. I get my cookie cutters at my local Bulk > > Barn store. I use both the plastic and metal. I prefer the metal that are > coated with a teflon coating just because the cookie does not stick to the > cutter when I use them. I use a very flat, thin plastic sspatula to lift > the cookie once it has been cut and then I slide it off onto my parchment > paper in the exact position on the tray. > The local Bulk Barn has all sorts of cookie shapes from the mini 1 inch size > > to 5 inch shapes. It also has "sprinkles" for each season along with neat > pre-made icing shapes to put onto cookies, cakes, etc. > hth Donald > - Original Message - > From: "Claudia" > To: > Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 1:34 AM > Subject: [CnD] Cookie Cutters? > > > Hi, > > I need ideas on where to get cookie cutters? > And, for those of you that have them, are the metal ones or plastic better? > Thanks. > Claudia > > Windows Messenger: cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net > Skype: claudiadr10 > > I moderate two groups: > makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com > And, > our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com > specifically for women who are visually-impaired. > > > > __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 5592 (20101104) __ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > ___ > 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 > -- "I can't give you everything you want, but I could give you what you thought you need..." -Jack Johnson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Looking for unusual recipe: Pancakes made in the oven
Hi all, I know that is unusual since pancakes are traditionally made in skillets and pans. However, because of health concerns, I want to stick to healthy stuff, and make it as fun as possible. Now with that in mind, does anyone have a recipe that they have tried before that calls for baking the pancakes? I would really appreciate it! Thanks! Jael -- "I can't give you everything you want, but I could give you what you thought you need..." -Jack Johnson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend
He wants to cook for himself. He is a big meat eater, and doesn't like seafood. Jael On 10/27/10, Jean Marcley wrote: > Yes. Just put the chicken, soup, and cheese in a caserole dish, cover and > bake for about 1 hour. > You don't even have to brown the chicken first. > By the way, does your friend want to cook for himself? If so, does he have > some favorite foods that he would like to cook? > > - Original Message - > From: "J Espinal" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:52 PM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend > > >> That one looks good and easy. Is there a way that can be made in the oven? >> >> On 10/27/10, Jean Marcley wrote: >>> great chicken dinner >>> >>> 2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts >>> 1 can low sodium cream of mushroom soup >>> several tablespoonsof Parmesan cheese. >>> >>> Brown chicken for just a couple of minutes on each side in a pot big >>> enough >>> to hold everything. >>> pour in soup and cheese. >>> simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or >>> until >>> chicken is done. >>> This is great over noodles or rice. >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "J Espinal" >>> To: "Cooking in the Dark" >>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:48 PM >>> Subject: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend >>> >>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> This is my deal. I have a friend that lives in another state. He is a >>>> bachelor. He is blind and eats prepackaged food. Fine...but it reeks >>>> havock with your health. I was wondering if there any guys that have >>>> any ideas for simple, healthy food that he can make from scratch? >>>> Thanks in advance! >>>> Jael >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Windows Live ID: >>>> jaelespi...@hotmail.com >>>> Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell >>>> me who you are and the list you know me from. >>>> ___ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3222 - Release Date: 10/27/10 >>> 06:34:00 >>> >>> >>> Globe Life Insurance >>> $1* Buys $50,000 Life Insurance. Adults or Children. No Medical Exam. >>> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cc8d5e44527647e7e0st03vuc >>> ___ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >> >> >> -- >> Windows Live ID: >> jaelespi...@hotmail.com >> Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell >> me who you are and the list you know me from. >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3223 - Release Date: 10/27/10 > 19:12:00 > > > $350,000 Life Insurance > Coverage as low as $13.04/month. Free, No Obligation Quotes. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cc8e777e315f51cea2st01vuc > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend
That one looks good and easy. Is there a way that can be made in the oven? On 10/27/10, Jean Marcley wrote: > great chicken dinner > > 2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts > 1 can low sodium cream of mushroom soup > several tablespoonsof Parmesan cheese. > > Brown chicken for just a couple of minutes on each side in a pot big enough > to hold everything. > pour in soup and cheese. > simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or until > chicken is done. > This is great over noodles or rice. > - Original Message - > From: "J Espinal" > To: "Cooking in the Dark" > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:48 PM > Subject: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend > > >> Hi everyone, >> This is my deal. I have a friend that lives in another state. He is a >> bachelor. He is blind and eats prepackaged food. Fine...but it reeks >> havock with your health. I was wondering if there any guys that have >> any ideas for simple, healthy food that he can make from scratch? >> Thanks in advance! >> Jael >> >> -- >> Windows Live ID: >> jaelespi...@hotmail.com >> Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell >> me who you are and the list you know me from. >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3222 - Release Date: 10/27/10 > 06:34:00 > > > Globe Life Insurance > $1* Buys $50,000 Life Insurance. Adults or Children. No Medical Exam. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cc8d5e44527647e7e0st03vuc > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend
He says he does, just doesn't use them. He is Dominican by culture, and it's shocking that he eats so much frozen and prepachaged stuff. It's not common in our culture to do that if you can avoid it. Any help would be appreciated. Smile! Jael On 10/27/10, Jean Marcley wrote: > This is a noble thing you are doing for your friend. Does he have any > cooking skills at all? > There is a burger called Bubba Burger that my sighted friends have used and > they rave about them. The burgers are already cooked, so they only need to > be heated through. A bun, some stuff like sliced tomato and onion and > ketchup and voila! A hamburger. > I'll put on my thinking cap and see if I can come up with any more ideas. > I'm with you. Homemade is so much better. > Jean > - Original Message - > From: "J Espinal" > To: "Cooking in the Dark" > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:48 PM > Subject: [CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend > > >> Hi everyone, >> This is my deal. I have a friend that lives in another state. He is a >> bachelor. He is blind and eats prepackaged food. Fine...but it reeks >> havock with your health. I was wondering if there any guys that have >> any ideas for simple, healthy food that he can make from scratch? >> Thanks in advance! >> Jael >> >> -- >> Windows Live ID: >> jaelespi...@hotmail.com >> Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell >> me who you are and the list you know me from. >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3222 - Release Date: 10/27/10 > 06:34:00 > > > $350,000 Life Insurance > Coverage as low as $13.04/month. Free, No Obligation Quotes. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cc8cf2bb6f24517e62st01vuc > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Need suggestions and recipes for a friend
Hi everyone, This is my deal. I have a friend that lives in another state. He is a bachelor. He is blind and eats prepackaged food. Fine...but it reeks havock with your health. I was wondering if there any guys that have any ideas for simple, healthy food that he can make from scratch? Thanks in advance! Jael -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Does anyone have a streusel recipe?
Hi all, Reading Alex Hall's email reminded me that I have been wanting a recipe for streusel. I heard that it was awesome...and I want to make it. Oh, and the instructions for the German way to make it would be prefered. Thanks! Jael -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Suggestion for cutting parchment or wax paper
Hi all, This is what I do. I get the end of the paper, and put that on the sheet while still on the roller. I put something on top of that end so itwill stay put. Then, I roll out the paper until I get to the other edge of the sheet or pan...whatever I'm using. Then, I put something on top of that and put a stopper on the other side of the roll...on the outside of it. Then I cut along the edge of the sheet. It doesn't have to be perfect...it's just important to cover the spots you'll be using. Hey, the kitchen is full of those little quote unquote stoppers and things to put on top of things so they'll stay put...why not use them, right? LOL! This might be an idea, but is there a place where one could go and get an already measured roll of wax or parchment paper? So, all one has to do is roll it out, and it just comes off...or at least have an edge to cut. I don't know...just an idea. Jael -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Lasagna Using Uncooked Noodles?
I do it the same way that CC does, but sometimes I use different cheeses. They may vary depending on who's eating the lasagna. I don't know about everybody else, but I shred my cheese before I use it...someone else I know just has hers cut in really thin slices at the grocery store. Jael On 10/25/10, Sisi Ben-Simon wrote: > Hi, > > As someone said here before, there are noodles especially made for lasagna. > You don't have to cook them a day before. Just prepare whatever you want to > put in the lasagna, ground beef, tomato sauce, zucchini, cheeses, anything > you like. It's better to brown the meat and sauce before baking the lasagna. > Spray some oil on the cookie sheet, put one layer of lasagna noodles, > another layer of the meat and sauce, top with cheese mixture, repeat layers > finishing with noodles. Bake on 350 for about 40 minutes, add some cheese on > top and bake a little longer for the cheese to melt. I know that sounds a > little messed up, not like a well-written recipe. I just told you how I make > it. > > Good luck > Sisi > - Original Message - > From: "Claudia" > To: ; > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 4:48 PM > Subject: [CnD] Lasagna Using Uncooked Noodles? > > >> Hi, >> >> I am looking for lasagna recipes that use uncooked noodles? >> However, my son won't eat any that are spinach, broccoli, etc. in nature, >> so they have to be meat-based lasagnas. >> Thanks. >> >> Claudia >> >> >> >> Windows Messenger: cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net >> Skype: claudiadr10 >> >> I moderate two groups: >> makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com >> And, >> our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com >> specifically for women who are visually-impaired. >> >> >> >> __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 5561 (20101025) __ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature database 5561 (20101025) __ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- Windows Live ID: jaelespi...@hotmail.com Please don't send me regular emails there...only use messanger. Tell me who you are and the list you know me from. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Just adding to contacts...Please ignore this message
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