[CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

2011-09-29 Thread Jay
Hi Becky. Thanks for confirming that with me. I went out and got a good set of measuring cups and spoons yesterday and a set of wooden spoons, all from Wal-mart. The measuring cups have a little pouring spout on the side which I think will come in handy. I never thought of Olive oil on the grill

Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

2011-09-29 Thread Nicole Massey
In my opinion one of the most important things you can develop are good knife skills. This means cutting things consistently without cutting you consistently, if ever. It takes time, but you can learn faster if you handle the knife correctly. Grasp it with your hand near the point where the handle

[CnD] Fried Eggs

2011-09-29 Thread Tara Fairchild
Any advice on how to do this? Never done it. Always have done scrambled. Tara ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

2011-09-29 Thread Mike and Jean
Great game plan. This would deffinately work. I totally agree with the cleaning as you go part. My mom always stressed this point to me. I also practice the non-time sensitive prep first principle. Mike When talent skill work together u get a masterpiece ; when faith patience work together

Re: [CnD] GOOD KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY.

2011-09-29 Thread Cheryl Osborn
I too believe that good knife skills are important. I have a little different technique for holding a large chef's knife. I like to put my pointer finger on the top side of the blade. I also keep the fingertips of my other hand curled under and safely tucked away. When cutting something hard

Re: [CnD] GOOD KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY.

2011-09-29 Thread Nicole Massey
That's how I do onions and garlic as well, and the trick of making crushed garlic that way was taught to me by a chef who studied at the culinary institute of Indi, so I suspect it's common practice. One more things about knives -- sharp knives are safer knives. -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] GOOD KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY.

2011-09-29 Thread cathy harris
Are there good cutting utensils for cutting...i.e.. choppers etc? - Original Message - From: Cheryl Osborn chapalache...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] GOOD KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY. I too believe that good knife

Re: [CnD] GOOD KNIFE SKILLS AND SAFETY.

2011-09-29 Thread Nicole Massey
Folks swear by their mandolins. I tend to either go with one of my two food processors or the slicer (a rotary blade slicer similar to what you find in a deli, sort of a motorized mandolin) or just chop with the right sized knife. I've noticed a trend in knife use. First the novice is bewildered

Re: [CnD] anyone ever made porcupine meatballs?

2011-09-29 Thread williams4895
I haven't ever made porcupine meatballs but have eaten them. They are really good. So if you have a recipe post it and I might try to make them. Nancy - Original Message - From: Denise dlmille...@friendlycity.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Re: [CnD] Pancakes from International House of Pancakes®

2011-09-29 Thread williams4895
Wonder if you could use self-rising flour and leave out the baking powder and the salt? Nancy - Original Message - From: Dale cookinginthed...@att.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:31 AM Subject: [CnD] Pancakes from International House of

[CnD] Lots of Cooking Tips

2011-09-29 Thread Katie Chandler
I have not tried all of these, it was in my folder that I saved after getting it from someone else a long time ago. Just thought I would share. If there is some of them, you have tried and it work well, let us know. I know some of them do work, along with other ways also. Katie

Re: [CnD] Pancakes from International House of Pancakes®

2011-09-29 Thread Shannon Wells
I use self rising flour in lots of recipes that call for all purpose, cookies, included and sometime cakes. go ahead and try it. :) Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon

Re: [CnD] Lots of Cooking Tips

2011-09-29 Thread Cheryl Osborn
Wonderful tips! I don't understand the one about perforating the cheese, though. On 9/29/11, Katie Chandler w...@fidnet.com wrote: I have not tried all of these, it was in my folder that I saved after getting it from someone else a long time ago. Just thought I would share. If there is

Re: [CnD] Pancakes from International House of PancakesR

2011-09-29 Thread Mike and Jean
That's what I am going to try, not only in this recipe but in other cake recipes as well. Mike When talent skill work together u get a masterpiece ; when faith patience work together u get the Master's peace. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

2011-09-29 Thread Jean Hunt
Don't forget salt , sugar brown sugar Utensil wise don't forget the can opener Jea -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:09 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Pancakes from International House of Pancakes

2011-09-29 Thread gail johnson
Hi, I use self-rising flour without adding baking powder or salt a lot. It comes in handy to do when the all-pur -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. ___

Re: [CnD] Making Drinks?

2011-09-29 Thread Nicole Massey
Well, I think both Malibu and Smirnoff have recipes on their sites. But the biggest repository of mixed drinks I've found on the web is at the TGI Friday's site. For those of you who don't have this restaurant locally it's a casual dining place that started back in the 70's, around the same time

[CnD] Smoothies?

2011-09-29 Thread Claudia
Hi, Is there a site I can visit to find various smoothie mixes? And no, I'm not looking for alcoholic drinks this time! Hahaha! These are for my son myself! Thanks. Claudia Skype: cdreal10 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] Smoothies?

2011-09-29 Thread Nicole Massey
I can't do bananas due to kidney damage, so here's the one I tend to make: 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup of sugar free vanilla yogurt 1 cup of fruit juice (Usually white grape and raspberry) 2 cups of cubed seedless watermelon Drop all of this into the blender and give it a whirl until it's

[CnD] Salvadorian Quesadilla Bread

2011-09-29 Thread Becky
Ingredients 4 cups Bisquick 2 cups milk 2 cups granulated sugar 2 sticks butter 4 eggs 4 tbsp. sour cream 4 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese Directions 1. Mix all ingredients until well blended. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

[CnD] About the new movie vault

2011-09-29 Thread mayson
Hello, what will be the diffrents between the current movie vault and the new one? will it have descriptions of the movies? what else will their be in the new movie vault? From Mayson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Lots of Cooking Tips

2011-09-29 Thread Katie Chandler
Hi Cheryl, beats me too. I have no idea. smile. Katie A gentle word of compliment falls lightly, but it carries great weight. - Original Message - From: Cheryl Osborn chapalache...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re:

[CnD] a good meatloaf recipe please

2011-09-29 Thread Jeff Parker
Hi I would like a good meatloaf recipe please as all of my attempts have failed miserably. All of my meatloaf's fall apart and I usually have to make a sandwich out of the loose meat. Thanks in advance Jeff ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] a good meatloaf recipe please

2011-09-29 Thread Abby Vincent
Meat loaf is something you improvise, rather than follow a recipe. However, there are recipes. What holds the ground meat together is a beaten egg and/or something like bread crumbs, ground crackers, or oatmeal. Abby -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org