[CnD] Straining Pasta Solutions Pasta info

2015-01-24 Thread Dale via Cookinginthedark
Hi All, First, pasta takes10 minutes to cook. Get your water boiling, add the pasta, and set your timer. After ten minutes, strain and to stop it cooking, run cold water over it. for Arlene (sorry spelling may not be correct) pasta, boil about seven minutes and strain...then run cold water

[CnD] egg plant

2015-01-24 Thread Mike and Jenna via Cookinginthedark
hi, I a looking for different recipes using egg plant. Thanksfor anything submited. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

2015-01-24 Thread Linda Yacks via Cookinginthedark
Get a bigger strainer. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 9:07 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; brenda mueller Subject: Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

Re: [CnD] egg plant

2015-01-24 Thread John Kolwick via Cookinginthedark
Hi, one way I found that somewhat worked for me was to slice it first and then stick the knife in the egg plant near the skin and run the knife around the edge to peel it. I also understand you can soak the egg plant in salt and that will reduce some of the bitter taste. I have not

[CnD] Pasta pot

2015-01-24 Thread Gregory Yorke via Cookinginthedark
Hello - I have a locking lid pasta pot that has straining holes in the lid. Until I was given this pot for a Christmas gift, I always over shot the strainer in the kitchen sink. Now, this pot has taken its place with my favorite cook ware. I enjoy letting the steam hit my face and do not

Re: [CnD] egg plant

2015-01-24 Thread John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark
I don't but a good potato peeler works John Diakogeorgiou On Jan 24, 2015, at 9:09 PM, Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: I like it with tomato sauce and Parmesan or in baba gniche. I'm hoping someone will tell me the best way to peel it. Abby

Re: [CnD] egg plant

2015-01-24 Thread Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark
I like it with tomato sauce and Parmesan or in baba gniche. I'm hoping someone will tell me the best way to peel it. Abby -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Mike and Jenna via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, January 24,

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

2015-01-24 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
Maybe you have the skill to not need a pasta pot. However, it is a personal choice, and those who feel the necessity for such an item should never be belittled for their lack of skill or their desire to do the task safely in a way that they are comfortable doing. I, for one, am lousy at using

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

2015-01-24 Thread Debbra Piening via Cookinginthedark
I don't cook pasta all that often, but when I do, I use a colander that is large enough that it would probably be pretty hard to miss. If I didn't have this, though, I'd probably use one of those pots, too. I'm all for using whatever gadget works, and obviously, they're not only for blind

[CnD] Pasta Pots: was spaghetti questions

2015-01-24 Thread Paula and James Muysenberg via Cookinginthedark
Although I have used my big pasta pot for cooking noodles, I originally bought it for boiling a whole chicken to make broth. I got the idea from a cooking blog. When the chicken is done, I lift out the insert, and hold it over the pot to drain for a few minutes. I then set the insert into

Re: [CnD] Pasta Pots: was spaghetti questions

2015-01-24 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
My pasta pot also has a steamer insert, so I can make steamed vegetables while I'm also boiling pasta. The broth idea is a great one, I'll remember that. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Paula and James Muysenberg via

[CnD] cumcumbers

2015-01-24 Thread Mike and Jenna via Cookinginthedark
hi, I am looking for different recipes useing up cucumbers. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark