Re: [CnD] cooking tips / try a crock pot

2020-02-16 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
The regular oven is perfectly safe, just as long as you use oven mitts. I use it and a toaster oven, depending on what I'm cooking. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Brennen Kinch via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, Febr

Re: [CnD] cooking tips / try a crock pot

2020-02-16 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I agree I wouldn't leave food unattended either and a crockpot is more for stews. I don't like pork chops in the crockpot as much as in the oven either.. and, incidentally, Immigrant has some good recipes using the oven. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] cooking tips / try a crock pot

2020-02-16 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
used safely as long as you use elbow-length oven mitts. Other tips include using both hands to take pans out of the oven and opening the door copleting when removing them. You will have to stand on the side instead of right in front of the oven when you do this. Pauline On Sun, Feb 16, 2020,

Re: [CnD] New to the list and cooking tips

2020-02-16 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
And, I always take the pan out of the oven and put it on the stovetop or counter when turning things. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Pauline Smith via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:50 PM To: cooki

Re: [CnD] Delicious Pork Chops

2020-02-16 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Margo, I've made this recipe. Immigrant gave it to me years ago. It's very good and easy. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Margo Downey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:27 PM To: cookinginthedark@

Re: [CnD] Baked French fries

2020-02-17 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
And she does this with frozen ones or potatoes she cuts herself. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 3:29 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Su

Re: [CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I have a friend who has a new wave oven. I'm not sure what kind she has. I know she had to have someone mark it for her. I'll ask her when I talk to her. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Microwave oven

2020-02-19 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Mine lasted about eight years. I miss it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:01 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: Re: [CnD] Micr

[CnD] High Marks

2020-02-20 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
As far as I know, the name of the product is high marks. I had some, but I didn't use it for a long time and it dried up and I had to throw away almost a full tube. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookin

Re: [CnD] Lock-in Lid pan

2020-02-20 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I got mine from either maxi aids or independent living aids. I've had it since about 2009. I like it a lot. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:40 AM To:

[CnD] Interesting Facts About Milk

2020-03-02 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Can You Freeze Milk? Good news! According to the Dairy Council of California, it's perfectly fine to freeze milk for later use. You just have to make sure you do so before the expiration or "best by" date. If you find yourself always pouring out-of-date milk down the drain, this simple solution c

Re: [CnD] Interesting Facts About Milk

2020-03-02 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
lk also has use by dates that are further out than cow's milk. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 6:21 PM To: cd Cc: Jan Subject: [CnD] Interesting Facts About Milk Can You Freeze Milk? Goo

[CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-09 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Baked Sour Cream Parmesan Chicken 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 ounces sour cream 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wipe the

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-09 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
;t have a 9 by 13 pan? Or would you run the risk of juices going everywhere? I bake chicken on my cookie sheet all the time, but never with sour cream on it. Would anything bad happen if I did this same recipe on a cookie sheet? Thank you Cindy On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:26 AM Jan via Cookingint

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-09 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
going everywhere? I bake chicken on my cookie sheet all the time, but never with sour cream on it. Would anything bad happen if I did this same recipe on a cookie sheet? Thank you Cindy On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:26 AM Jan via Cookinginthedark < cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > Baked

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-09 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
ices going everywhere? I bake chicken on my cookie sheet all the time, but never with sour cream on it. Would anything bad happen if I did this same recipe on a cookie sheet? Thank you Cindy On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:26 AM Jan via Cookinginthedark < cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: &g

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-10 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
inches high. Jeanne D. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 9:52 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jan Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken that would work, but a lot of cleanup that way. -

Re: [CnD] Lining baking pans with foil

2020-03-10 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
r the most part, I use regular baking pans when cooking meat in the oven. If I'm just making a piece of meat with coating, I sometimes use an old pan that came with my previous toaster oven. I am starting to line pans with foil before placing meat into them for cooking. Pauline On

Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave

2020-03-31 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Pamela, how did your experiment work? When I make scrambled eggs in the microwave, I always add a little milk, about a tablespoon and about that amount of butter before I cook them. I got that idea from a friend. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@a

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-28 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I agree with Cindy's way of cooking chops. However, I wouldn't use a cookie sheet. I'd use a baking pan with sides. It may take a bit longer to cook. but I haven't noticed that it does and I think a pan with sides is safer for meat. Also, I don't preheat the oven. I just give things a bit more time

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-28 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Yes. the ranch salad dressing, which has sour cream or buttermilk in it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of kimsansong--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:33 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: kims

[CnD] Pouring Coffee

2020-05-30 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Pour the coffee in the sink. that way, if it spills between the thermos and the sink, it won't go all over the place. I like single cup coffee makers because I don't have to worry about pouring and I always have a fresh cup. And, as I've said before, I don't like the keurig coffee.I don't think mea

Re: [CnD] Easy to use pour over coffee device

2020-05-30 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I wouldn't be comfortable trying it, but that's my preference. I've tried French press coffee at a friend's house, about 20 years ago. I wasn't too impressed with it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Muñoz via

Re: [CnD] Salt makes meat tougher?

2020-05-31 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I see no reason to brine meat. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2020 11:56 PM To: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Cc: Jude DaShiell Subject: Re: [CnD] Salt makes

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-31 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
That may work for not scorching fingers, but it doesn't prevent spilling if you move your hand when you're pouring. That's why I pour in the sink, liquid indicator or not. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Carol Ashland v

Re: [CnD] To peel or not to peel

2020-06-19 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I always peel carrots. Not potatoes, if I'm baking them. I peel potatoes if I'm mashing them or boiling them. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 1:21 AM To: cook

Re: [CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-07-31 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
thanks for the tips. I've always been happy with canned cinnamon rolls at 350 and I usually put all the frosting on while they're warm. I'll have to try putting part of the frosting on and then the rest after cooling them off. If I can resist using the whole thing, that is. when I've tried them at

Re: [CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-08-01 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
ave learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." -Philippians 4:11 🙏 I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar 😘 -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Fri

Re: [CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-08-01 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
good idea. But most of the time I like the plain cinnamon, without apple. But I might try that sometime. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 11:10 PM To: cookin

Re: [CnD] Preferred cooking methods

2020-08-03 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I use the oven and microwave mostly. I use the stovetop to boil pasta, occasionally. and I use the stovetop to make bacon and scrambled eggs because I like them better that way. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant

Re: [CnD] Preferred cooking methods

2020-08-03 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I've microwaved pasta. I have a microwave pasta cooker. that isn't too bad. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 03, 2020 5:49 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

[CnD] Milk Or Water

2020-08-12 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Interesting. I use milk in the microwave too. I think it tastes better than using water. I tend to use milk in scrambled eggs and water in omelets. I don't know exactly why. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville

Re: [CnD] for Ron, Scrambling Eggs In The Microwave

2020-08-12 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I use a bowl rather than a mug. I feel that it gives me more room to maneuver when I'm beating the eggs than a mug does. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 202

Re: [CnD] Milk Or Water

2020-08-12 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
@acbradio.org Cc: Lisa Belville Subject: Re: [CnD] Milk Or Water That is interesting.  I haven't noticed a taste difference between milk and water, but the eggs do seem fluffier. On 8/12/2020 8:00 PM, Jan via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Interesting. I use milk in the microwave too. I think i

[CnD] Locklid Saucepans And colanders

2020-08-24 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
The locklid saucepan I got from independent living aids is very thick and I feel safe with it. I got it in 2009. my parents got me a saucepan set a few years before I got the one I have and I didn't feel as safe with it. but if you get the right kind, it's totally safe. Much safer than a colander.

Re: [CnD] Crab-Stuffed Catfish

2020-09-05 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
It says one cup. the 1 and cup are on two different lines, for some reason, at least in the reply anyway. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2020 9:07 AM

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