[CnD] The Special

2011-11-18 Thread Tom Dickhoner
I'm sure that all who are on the mailing list received a special from Dale Campbell regarding the talking cooking thoemonitor. I placed my order, but I could not find the holder? Does that come with my order? Dale will probably get back to me. Let me know what anyone has found? The megamall is

[CnD] Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Vanilla Glaze

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Vanilla Glaze 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 1 cup LIBBY'S 100% Pure

[CnD] Mrs Fields Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
Mrs Fields Pumpkin Harvest Cookies 2 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 10 ounces white chocolate -- coarsely chopped 1 cup pecan halves and pieces - toasted

[CnD] Pumpkin Cookies Iced

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
Pumpkin Cookies Iced Pumpkin cookies are moist and delectable! The icing flavored with rum adds an intriguing flavor. Estimated Times Preparation Time 30 mins. Cooking Time 12 mins. Ingredients COOKIES 4 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon

[CnD] Pumpkin Bars with Crumb Topping

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
Pumpkin Bars with Crumb Topping The pumpkin filling of these pumpkin bars is spiced with cinnamon and ginger and other spices. Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: . 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats . 1 1/4 cups flour . 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed . 1/2 cup c

[CnD] PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE 2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 3/4 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 c. pumpkin pie filling 1 c. oil 1/2 c. chopped nuts Mix together the dry ingredients. Add eggs, pump

[CnD] Pumpkin Angel Food Cake

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake 1 box angel food cake mix 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup water Method 1. Mix above ingredients and bake in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. 2. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. ___

[CnD] My favorite pumpkin cake

2011-11-18 Thread Mary Ann Robinson
my favorite Pumpkin Cake .. Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix divided 11/2 sticks of margarine divided. 1 egg 1 can of Libby's pumpkin pie mix that has everything in it (not libby's solid pumpkin) 1 very small can of evaporated milk 2 tablespoons flour a small cool whip Directions

[CnD] blind mice movie vault

2011-11-18 Thread Drew Hunthausen
Dear list, I'm a registered member on the blind mice site, but I can't find the link to go to the movie vault. Am I missing something? Thanks Drew Hunthausen 714 296-7111 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://a

Re: [CnD] Pecan Sweet Potatoes

2011-11-18 Thread Debbra Piening
Pecan Sweet Potatoes 6 yams 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/3 cup sherry 2 tablespoons butter Cook yams in boiling salted water until tender. Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a casserole one layer thick, sprinkle with sug

[CnD] Pecan Sweet Potatoes [

2011-11-18 Thread Debbra Piening
6 yams 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/3 cup sherry 2 tablespoons butter Cook yams in boiling salted water until tender. Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a casserole one layer thick, sprinkle with sugar and pecans; pour ove

[CnD] Pancake Syrup From Neesie

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Pancake Syrup From Neesie 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional) Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Maple f

[CnD] Pancake Syrup

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Pancake Syrup 2 cups warm tap water 4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional) In a three-quart saucepan combine the water, sugar and molasses. Put the pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir every now and then until the syrup

[CnD] Homemade Syrup For Pancakes Waffles Or French Toast

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Homemade Syrup For Pancakes Waffles Or French Toast 1 c. white sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1- 1/3 c. water Instructions Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Bottle and store in refrigerator. Before serving, heat whatever portion you wish to use. ___

[CnD] Cheater Pancake Syrup

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Cheater Pancake Syrup By: Leetah2Hope "This was the syrup I grew up with. It tastes fabulous without all the extra work on getting real tapped maple syrup. It's also a cheaper way to have syrup, as these are things I always have in my cupboard." This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star

[CnD] Another Homemade Pancake Syrup

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Another Homemade Pancake Syrup By: Jill Hanns "This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or pancakes with lots of creamy butter." This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Prep Time: 15 Min Ready In: 15 M

[CnD] Absolute Best Pancake Syrup

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
Absolute Best Pancake Syrup By: Melissa "So good, you'll be licking the pan!" This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 5 Min Ready In: 10 Min Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup bu

[CnD] HOMEMADE PANCAKE SYRUP

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
HOMEMADE PANCAKE SYRUP 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1/3 c. water Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp. vanilla Dissolve sugar in water in saucepan. Add salt and boil 1 minute. Add vanilla; mix well. Serve warm. Comes in handy when out of bottled syrup. ___ C

Re: [CnD] 9x13 cake problems

2011-11-18 Thread Helen Whitehead
I do that too, and it works for me! - Original Message - From: "Sugar" To: Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] 9x13 cake problems hi, what if you pick up the pan and kind of slam it to your counter, well, not slam, but set it down knd of hard, then let it si

Re: [CnD] PumpkinCoffee Cake

2011-11-18 Thread Mike and Jean
Would this work in a bundt pan instead of the two cake pans? 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 [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradi

Re: [CnD] Cakes rising higher in the middle.

2011-11-18 Thread carollablady
I have come to the conclusion that I must be too nice to my cakes. HaHa. Next time I bake a cake, I think I will just have to abuse it a little more. HaHa. Carol On 11/18/2011 10:18 AM, Michael Baldwin wrote: The other day I made a chocolate cake, and when I pulled it out, one side was m

Re: [CnD] Cakes rising higher in the middle.

2011-11-18 Thread Michael Baldwin
The other day I made a chocolate cake, and when I pulled it out, one side was much higher then the other. It was pretty funny, when I cleaned the oven I put the rack in crooked. But to help with levelness, make sure the batter is even in the pan. Most people dump the batter in the middle then sprea

Re: [CnD] PumpkinPound Cake

2011-11-18 Thread carollablady
I have found that when it comes to buying canned pumpkin, it is necessary to have someone read the ingredients for your first can of a particular type. At my local store, I purchased a can which said pie filling on the label. The ingredients, however, indicated the contents were 100 percent p

Re: [CnD] baking pancakes

2011-11-18 Thread olb
Becky, I don't see anything wrong with baking pancakes in muffin pans. But I would fill these pans 2/3 full if there is baking powder in the pancake batter. This allows room for the pancakes to rise. If you do bake pancakes this way, however, I should think that they will come out looking mo

Re: [CnD] 9x13 cake problems

2011-11-18 Thread carollablady
Yes, but... there ain't enough frosting in one of those dinky little cans to cover all of THAT mistake! HaHaHaHa! My best fix has been to trim off the sides and enough of the top to make the cake lie reasonably flat, and then I can frost the approximately 7x11 cake which has become my standa

[CnD] Cakes rising higher in the middle.

2011-11-18 Thread ajackson212
Hi, Carol, No, don't put water in the outer pan with a cake; it will effect the baking and texture. I would not put the pan in another pan either. One thing you might try, if you can, is to test your oven temperature with an oven thermometer. This would require sighted help. If your oven is

[CnD] Recipe renuest

2011-11-18 Thread Allison Fallin
Hi everyone, I had a Braille cookbook in the 70's called Forum Feasts that had a recipe for a sweet potato dish using orange juice, brown sugar, butter and orange rind. I make it every year, but the book is long gone and I have to guess at the exact proportions. Does anyone have that recipe

Re: [CnD] Cakes rising higher in the middle.

2011-11-18 Thread carollablady
Well the story helps me feel a little better. I have gone to making cakes in a tube (bundt) pan because of the really puffed up middles for 9x13. They work better, but there are occasions when the tube cakes are not preferable. I will look into the strips. Would it work to set the pan insid

[CnD] Cakes rising higher in the middle.

2011-11-18 Thread ajackson212
Hi, Carol, Often, a cake will rise higher in the middle than on the sides. If you are looking to get a perfectly flat, level cake, it may not be possible. But, one solution is, strips that you soak in water and put around the outside of a pan. They insulate the pan and allow the cake to rise

[CnD] Lemon Blossoms

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Lemon Blossoms Source: Paula Deen 1 (18.25 ounce) yellow cake mix 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix 4 large eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil Glaze: 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water

[CnD] Citrus Streusel Quick Bread

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Citrus Streusel Quick Bread Source: 1998 Country Woman 1 box lemon or orange cake mix, divided 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1/3

[CnD] Carrot Scones

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Carrot Scones Prep Time 15 Minutes Total Time 48 Minutes Makes 12 Carrot cake mix turned into scones? Why not! It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the flavors of carrot cake for breakfast! 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® car

[CnD] Cake Mix Banana Bread

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Cake Mix Banana Bread 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix, used dry 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas, about 3 or 4 Combine all ingredients until moistened. Beat with a mixer for 3 to 4 minutes until well blended. Divide evenly between 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 3

[CnD] Glazed Almond Butter Loaves

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Glazed Almond Butter Loaves Crust: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups almonds, toasted and chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour Cake: 1 (18.25 ounce) box deluxe butter recipe golden cake mix 3 eggs 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine, so

[CnD] BLACK FOREST BANANA BREAD!

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
If you keep scrolling down, the recipes for using the mix are there. If you have any further problems, email me off list. Marilyn's ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Black Forest Banana Bread Mix in a Jar

2011-11-18 Thread Marilyn Deweese
Black Forest Banana Bread Mix in a Jar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in mixing bowl. Layer ingredients in 1-quart wide-mouth j