Re: [CnD] easiest pie crust ever

Try cold milk instead of water and you can also roll it out between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. I use just a little more oil. By the way, just roll out half the dough at a time. - Original Message - From: "Alex Hall" To: Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:19 PM Subject: [CnD] easiest pi

Re: [CnD] OT; Gina up date

You are both in my prayers. - Original Message - From: "jody milisavic1" <1973j...@gmail.com> To: Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 6:13 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] OT; Gina up date glad to hear the good news. My mother is battling terminal cancer right now. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 25

Re: [CnD] Chickle?

It did go through. I have never heard of it. - Original Message - From: "Jeri Milton" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 7:35 PM Subject: [CnD] Chickle? Hi. I sent this once but I don't know if it went through. Has anyone ever heard of a chicken dish called Chickle or Chicksle?

Re: [CnD] Halloween Ideas

Love these ideas. Here's an addition to the punch: Wash and dry and take red or purple or green grapes off stems. Freeze them and add to the punch. they sort of look like eyeballs. - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: "cnd" Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 12:36 PM Subje

Re: [CnD] Buying Spices?

I just went to the website and I don't see anything about the size of the jar or bottle. Also, most of the spices are blends, not just plain cinnamon or nutmeg, though some of the blends sound very appealing and I love the names. Jean - Original Message - From: "Jennifer Chambers" T

Re: [CnD] Buying Spices?

Spices are expensive. Dollar stores do have them sometimes. Also, if you need just a little of something that you probably won't use very often, many health food stores sell them in bulk. Then you can just buy 2 tablespoons and not throw away the spice can in 5 years. Also, Trader Joe's has

[CnD] bread issue

When I make whole wheat bread in the bread machine, it rises over the top and sort of mushrooms over the sides and then falls a little in the middle. It's a Sunbeam machine and makes a regular size loaf of bread. I use a recipe for it, not a pre-packaged mix. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Re: [CnD] onion soup recipe

This is how I make it. I'm not big on measurements when it comes to soup. 3 to 6 lbs. of yellow onions, peeled, cut in half, and sliced or cut up coarsely. 1 stick butter, real butter cook onions in butter for a really long time over a medium-low heat. You want the onions to caramelize whi

Re: [CnD] Grating Carrots?

It depends on the size of the carrots, of course. I use a hand grater if I just am grating one or two carrots, otherwise, I drag out my food processor that does it in 2 seconds. If you really like carrots, just put in the amount you think you would like - 1 carrot, 2 carrots, and so on. If you

Re: [CnD] Question About egg whites

Keep them in the refrigerator and they will be just fine. - Original Message - From: "Penny Reeder" To: Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Question About egg whites Hi, You can keep the whites in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for about a wee

Re: [CnD] question for the group

Yes. After the can is opened, they must be refrigerated. You can add them to salads to use them up before they go bad; also add them to spaghetti sauce, soup, or caseroles. HTH Jean - Original Message - From: "Anna Globe" To: Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:43 AM Subject: [CnD] q

Re: [CnD] Question about Fresh Blueberries

Yes, wash them first and let them dry on (smile). HTH Jean a cloth or paper towels - as dry as you can get them before freezing. I don't know exactly how long they can be frozen, my experience is 6 months - then they are gone - Original Message - From: "Sandy from OK!" To: Sent: Th

Re: [CnD] Question about Fresh Blueberries

My fresh blueberries usually last about a week, it depends upon how fresh they are when you buy them. Mine are not that fresh. When I freeze blueberries, I put them on a flat baking sheet in one layer, not touching. After they are frozen, I put them in a zip-lock bag in the freezer and use wha

Re: [CnD] Basic Quinoa

These are great cooking directions. I never rinse it first and it has never been bitter. - Original Message - From: "gail johnson" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 4:10 AM Subject: [CnD] Basic Quinoa Basic Quinoa Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups cold water Optional: 1/4

Re: [CnD] Looking for Quinoa recipes...

Use it instead of rice. - Original Message - From: "Linda Weber" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:02 PM Subject: [CnD] Looking for Quinoa recipes... Hello Fellow Cooks: I've been hearing how healthy it is to eat quinoa, so I bought a bag at Costco the other day. Does anyon

Re: [CnD] 3-2-1 Cake Was: questions about cake mixes

Swallowing your pride seldom leads to indigestion. - Original Message - From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] questions about cake mixes >I use a 12-oz. coffee mug and it works just fine. The lemon cake is >good &g

Re: [CnD] cooking egg plant

Not a stupid question. If I have garden fresh eggplant, I don't peel it - store bought I do. Older eggplant tends to be a little bitter in the skin. You can peel it, slice it in rounds, then slice them to make strips. Then cook them in some olive oil slowly until tender, maybe 5 minutes (dep

Re: [CnD] questions about cake mixes

don't like cleaning up microwave messes either, but oven messes are worse. Nancy Martin Oklahoma -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Marcley Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 8:50 AM To: cookingi

Re: [CnD] Would like a recipe that someone has tried Flakey Pie Pastry

Here's mine: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tbs. sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I add about another tablespoon or two) 3 tbs. cold milk blend flour, sugar and salt; add oil and mik and blend with fork until it's all blended and feels pretty much like pie dough (smile) Press it into a

Re: [CnD] EASY HOMEMADE LEMONADE

This is even better if you put the lemons in the water after you juice them. Jean - Original Message - From: "marilyn deweese" To: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 8:42 PM Subject: [CnD] EASY HOMEMADE LEMONADE EASY HOMEMADE LEMONADE 4 fresh lemons 1/2 gal. water 1 c. sugar

Re: [CnD] Now it's lemons

No recipe for lemonade, but a suggestion. Juice the lemons and freeze the juice in ice cube trays. When frozen, put the lemon juice cubes into a plastic bag. It is s much better than store-bought lemon juice. Also, the lemons will last about 4 times longer than those you buy in the store.

[CnD] Old Bay Seasoning

ingredients from can of Old Bay Seasoning. celery salt, spices including mustard, red pepper, black pepper, bay (laurel) leaves, cloves, alspice (pimento), ginger mace Cardamun, cinamon, paprika. Get Free Email with Video Mail &

Re: [CnD] The Pen Friend

I have one and use it sporatically. I use it for memos when I am on a cruise or someplace where I want to keep track of what time to be where when we are traveling or at a convention or something like that. It is GREAT for labeling medicines including how much to take and what times as well as

[CnD] bay leaf

A bay leaf is not the same as Old Bay Seasoning. Bay leaves last forever, though they do lose some of their potency. You can buy dried bay leaves where seasonings are sold. Old Bay Seasoning is more like a seasoned salt. They are not interchangeable. ___

[CnD] loading a dishwasher

I usually load the bottom part first with plates and silverware. I put only the sharp knives like steak knives in point down, everything else I put in handle down. I like to keep spoons together, forks, serving spoons, etc. It's easier to unload. I feel how the rows of prongs go in the dishwashe

Re: [CnD] Kale Recipes, please

Use this recipe as a guide. It is delicious and lasts at least 2 days, maybe even 3 - especially if the Kale is really fresh. Kale Salad 1 bunch fresh kale ½ tsp. coarse sea salt ½ cup red bell pepper, cut up ½ cup yellow bell pepper cut up (or orange bell pepper) 2 stalks of celery diced

Re: [CnD] cutting food.

If there are sighted people around, ask them to cut it for you. If you are at a restaurant, ask the waitress if it can be cut in the kitchen before she brings it to your table. My motto is if someone else can do it without too much trouble - great. If I am by myself, then I can make as much of

Re: [CnD] Recipe needed

From: "Sandy from OK!" To: Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 1:46 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Recipe needed Why do you have to store it dry for a month! Prior to using it? -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On

Re: [CnD] Recipe needed

Here's one I just had at a friend's last week. mix together: 1 package angel food cake mix 1 package chocolate cake mix store in a plastic bag or container for at least a month - but it probably won't last that long. to use: It's the 3 - 2 - 1 cake in a mug 3 tablespoons dry mix 2 tablespoons

Re: [CnD] Home made stove top stuffing

I think if you weren't going to make a whole recipe at one time, you would have to use the powder so it would distribute evenly throughout the package of bread cubes. Sounds good and I'm looking forward to giving it a try. Jean - Original Message - From: "Heidi Thomas" To: Sent: Frid

Re: [CnD] a suggestion for clarity - Re: frozen meat in crockpot question

I suggest that you stop name-calling. A person is not necessarily lazy because they are cooking frozen meat. Perhaps dinner plans were canceled and now they are cooking at home; Perhaps... need I go on? Please be kind enough to make your suggestions and keep from using name-calling in this lis

Re: [CnD] frozen meat in crockpot question

I'm with Andrew on this. I am pretty sure the crockpot cookbooks advise against this, too. Jean - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] frozen meat in crockpot question hi Donald. my first reaction would be don't. i

Re: [CnD] change in plans due to a mistake

Good for you. We slice our left over meat loaf and freeze it in packages of 2 or 3 slices - great for sandwiches, fry it up with eggs, or crumble it into sauce or soup. jean - Original Message - From: "Charles Rivard" To: "COOKING IN THE DARK" Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 8:09 PM

Re: [CnD] [Bulk] Crockpot scalloped potatoes

lto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Marcley Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 12:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [Bulk] [CnD] crockpot scalloped potatoes I make these from time to time without a recipe. I'll do my best to walk you through it. slice po

[CnD] crockpot scalloped potatoes

I make these from time to time without a recipe. I'll do my best to walk you through it. slice potatoes chop onion Now, in the greased crockpot , layer potatoes and onions and salt and pepper them if you like. When you have as much as you want, (top layer being potatoes, not onions) pour eno

[CnD] Chocolate Mousse

Someone recently mentioned she was looking for a recipe for this. Instant Chocolate Mousse (Start to finish: 15 minutes) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot coffee Pinch salt 1 pint heavy (also called whipping) cream 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 ounce kirsch (ch

Re: [CnD] How to Flambay

Pour the required alcohol over the steak and light it. The heat of the steak makes the alcohol fumes rise and easy to light. I never made this dish, but I used to make Cherries Jubilee all the time. HTH - Original Message - From: "Rhonda Scott" To: Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 7:

Re: [CnD] Cracker suggestions, Please

t: Re: [CnD] Cracker suggestions, Please Jean, are you saying you make a shrimp ball? Is it the same or similar recipe? -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Marcley Sent: Thursday, December

Re: [CnD] Cracker suggestions, Please

Triscuits are the kind I use when I make this with shrimp - nothing else works as well for me. Merry Christmas to all and a Blessed New Year. Jean - Original Message - From: "jill o'connell" To: Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:25 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Cracker suggestions, Please

[CnD] spam

In most cases, if you change your password, this will correct the "stealing" the names in your address book. Also, the first name in your address book should be aaa. Someone told me this a long time ago. I have done it and so far - so good. HTH ___

Re: [CnD] creamed spinach

I just cook the spinach, drain it, add a little chopped onion and beef or chicken bouillon (to taste) and sour cream. Heat it through and voila! Yours sounds good, too. I forgot about adding nutmeg for cream sauces. jean - Original Message - From: "Abby Vincent" To: Sent: Thursday,

Re: [CnD] tips and recipes for venison request

of the Lord." ----- Original Message - From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] tips and recipes for venison request I have had venison sausage cooked on a grill and it was rather dry. I like it better cooked in a frying pan wit

Re: [CnD] venison steak

presence of the Lord." - Original Message - From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:25 PM Subject: [CnD] venison steak Venison Filets Saute onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a little garlic (all or some of these are fine) in butter - not margarine or o

[CnD] roastvenison

I have cut up roasts into stew-size pieces and made the best stew I ever had just by treating it like beef. I suppose you could do the same thing and cook it like a pot roast. The more tender cuts of roast don't require much more than salt and pepper and a small roasting pan, but I don't rememb

Re: [CnD] tips and recipes for venison request

I have had venison sausage cooked on a grill and it was rather dry. I like it better cooked in a frying pan with a little oil, bacon fat, or combination of both. Just turn them in the pan a few times to make sure they get cooked on all sides or put a cover on the pan and just check them every c

Re: [CnD] tips and recipes for venison request

some tips: DO NOT MARINATE BECAUSE YOU THINK THE MEAT WILL BE TOUGH. TREAT VENISON LIKE BEEF. Venison hamburgers are very dry because there is so little fat. I usually add some bacon fat to the raw meat before I make hamburgers. Venison meat loaf 1 lb. ground venison 1 small onion, finely cho

[CnD] venison steak

Venison Filets Saute onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a little garlic (all or some of these are fine) in butter - not margarine or oil. Slice Venison very thin like a minute steak or fish filet. Push cooked vegetables to the side of the frying pan with a spatula when they are tender and a littl

Re: [CnD] blind mice movie vault

It's there. Just log in first. - Original Message - From: "Sandy from OK!" To: Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:43 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] blind mice movie vault They are renovating the website, and the shopping portion of their mega mall is ready, but like you, I did not see the

Re: [CnD] help

That's a good way to tell. Or, just touch it and push down slightly. If it doesn't sound squishy, it's set. HTH - Original Message - From: "Rebecca Manners" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:34 AM Subject: [CnD] help Hi, everyone. I’m making a casserole, and the instruct

Re: [CnD] Favourite Christmas cookie request

?)? Jean -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Marcley Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 10:35 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Favourite Christmas cookie request Russian Tea Balls

Re: [CnD] Favourite Christmas cookie request

Russian Tea Balls 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into 16 pieces 1/4 powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts more powdered sugar for coating In bowl of food processor, blend everything except the "more powdered sugar" until it forms a dough

[CnD] sugar ande butter substitutes

You can replace butter and/or shortening in many cake and brownie recipes with appplesauce or strained prunes. I like to get the baby food prunes. In almost all cookie recipes I can cut back on the sugar by 1/3 without any noticeable difference in the way the cookies come out - except for short

Re: [CnD] Strawberries..10 healthy ways + 1 more

Here's one more. Clean strawberries, leaving stem and leaves on. Pat dry. Dip into real sour cream and then into dark brown sugar. I have also sliced strawberries and mixed them with sour cream and brown sugar. I'll add yours to mine. thanks - Original Message - From: "Sugar" To: "Co

Re: [CnD] Jean Barcley's New England Clam Chowder

Good questions. I'll answer them below... - Original Message - From: "Tom Dickhoner" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:32 AM Subject: [CnD] Jean Barcley's New England Clam Chowder Jean, I got your delicious recipe for New England clam Chowder. I have some questions for you. 1

Re: [CnD] Newengland Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder Cook some potatoes, either peeled or unpeeled, and cut them into nice cubes (at least 1 lb., maybe even 2 lb.) In the bottom of a big soup pot, cook a pound of bacon (I cut mine into little pieces before I cook it to save a step) cook until completely done, but not too

Re: [CnD] Decorating cakes

Yes, thanks. I like the idea of using cookie cutters. Maybe they are used as a guide for the decorative frosting in a tube? I also like the brai with m&ms. Aren't there mini m&ms too? I have also used a knife with a serrated edge on the sides of a layer cake to make it more fancy. that's n

Re: [CnD] anyone ever made porcupine meatballs?

I haven't made them in about 30 years when my own children were young. We all loved them and they weren t tricky to make. I followed the directions and they came out great. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did. It became a favorite for a while. Jean - Original Message - From: "Denise

[CnD] French Dip Roast

When I was single and bothered to cook for myself, I always cooked way more than I needed so I could freeze some and have another home-cooked meal a day or two later. Here is one of my very favorite crock pot recipes for beef. Jean French Dip Roast Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 large onion, sli

Re: [CnD] slow cooker question

take it out of the freezer the night before, and place it in the fridge, then let it finish defrost in hot water. 'Be Blessed ~Sugar - Original Message - From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] slow cooker question NEVER

Re: [CnD] slow cooker question

NEVER, i repeat NEVER cook a frozen piece of meat in a slow cooker. The temperature of the cooker is not high enough to cook it quickly and you could end up with nasty bacteria that yu can't taste, but will sure make you sick. Jean - Original Message - From: "Donald" To: "cooking da

Re: [CnD] flour and burns

8:27 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] flour and burns Honey, the best thing to have done would have been to soak your foot right away in very cold ice water. Steam burns are some of the worst! I prayed for you. Dawnelle - Original Message ----- From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Thursday

[CnD] flour and burns

I spilled boiling water on my foot today. I pulled off my sneaker and sock as fast as I could and put flour on the burn. That was about an hour ago. It still burns like he__. I don't know if there are any blisters. Didn't someone on this list say this worked really, really well, or am I confu

Re: [CnD] children's' dessert: cherries jubilee

This sounds fabulous. My granddaughter and I have an easy, though probably not as tasty, version: 1 can cherry pie filling vanilla ice cream heat the cherry pie filling and serve over vanilla ice cream. . - Original Message - From: "Abby Vincent" To: Sent: Friday, September 02,

Re: [CnD] Jamie Oliver's tip of the day, Crostini

Another great topping is: sliced mozzerela cheese fresh basile leaves, rolled and cut into thin slices thin slices of tomato place basil on crustini, top with tomato and mozzerella DO NOT HEAT Excellent summer snack or even lunch. - Original Message - From: "Carla Jo" To: "cooking in

Re: [CnD] dessert recipe request

Joy, Here is my standard and much-loved berry pie recipe. Good for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and peaches. Berry Pie ½ cup water ½ cup sugar 3 tbs. Corn starch 4 cups berries 1 tsp. Lemon juice 1 prepared pie crust or graham cracker crust mix berry juice a

Re: [CnD] Whole wheat flour question

More than likely you can still use it. Just put a little bit on your tongue and see if it tastes either ransid or like your freezer. If not, you can use it. HTH Jean - Original Message - From: "Shannon Hannah" To: "Cooking In The Dark" Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 7:58 AM Subject

Re: [CnD] Crockpot Corn Bread

Thank you Gail. I saw that recipe but don't have a coffee can. I'll try something else. Glad to know it's worth the effort. Jean - Original Message - From: "gail johnson" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 7:40 PM Subject: [CnD] Crockpot Corn Bread Hi Jean, Here is the recipe I

[CnD] corn bread in crock pot

So, since I didn't hear from anyone I am assuming that no one has tried cooking corn bread in the crock pot. I'll try it again and keep it on low. Maybe my crock pot gets too hot on high or something. Jean Get Free Email with Video

[CnD] crockpot corn bread?

I found a way to make cornbread in the crockpot on the internet. The bread burned around the edges. I want to use a mix and cook it in the crock pot. anyone have any experience with this? Thanks, jean 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom R

Re: [CnD] Seeking recipes and info about quinoa

Make it just like you make oatmeal with just a little more water and cook it just a little longer. It's pretty hard to mess up quinoa - trust me. - Original Message - From: "Lynn Schneider" To: Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:12 PM Subject: [CnD] Seeking recipes and info about quinoa

Re: [CnD] yogurt

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier. Even the non-fat tastes like it is just loaded with calories. It is excellent. - Original Message - From: "Cheryl Osborn" To: "Cooking in the dark" Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:38 AM Subject: [CnD] yogurt Does anyone on this list make their

Re: [CnD] low carb recipes anyone

s is Still in Business (Lisa Filroy) 3. Re: Auntie Arwen Spices is Still in Business (chuckster) 4. Need some help for something I forgot how to do. (kerry Friddell) 5. Re: Need some help for something I forgot how to do. (Jean Marcley) 6. Re: Need some help for something I forgot how

Re: [CnD] Need some help for something I forgot how to do.

Here's the other recipe. this is soo gd and I didn't even use the marshmallows or pecans when I made it. Crockpot Sweet Potatoes 6 sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup applesauce Cut potatoes into chunks; place in crockpot.

Re: [CnD] Need some help for something I forgot how to do.

I can tell you how I do it, but I don't have exact measurements. Drain the sweet potatoes and put them in a glass baking dish and mash them with a fork. They can be a little lumpy, no problem. In a saucepan, put about 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbs. butter, and pinches of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, ging

Re: [CnD] brown rice.

A friend of mine cooks his rice just like pasta. He puts a cup or so in a pot of boiling water and then pours it into a collender when it's done. The cooking time is just a little shorter. this works best on brown rice. Jean - Original Message - From: "Informationforgwen" To: Sent

Re: [CnD] PENNE WITH SAUSAGE CREAM SAUCE

I must say, this sounds absolutely delicious. A little tip: Put the sauce in the bottom of the bowl and add pasta to it. It mixes the sause and pasta easier when you toss it. Always cook with wine that you would drink. It doesn't have to be expensive, just taste good. Trader Joe's has Charles

[CnD] Chicken with Hollandaise sauce

First, if you are near a Trader Joe's, just buy the Hollandaise sauce there. that is what i did and what this recipe calls for. 6 chicken thighs, skinned 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inc

Re: [CnD] Pomegranate and Poppy Seed Salad

I have no suggestions for a substitute for the lettuce, but I can suggest chopped salads that have no lettuce or green leafy things of any kind. Chop your favorite vegies, raw, like zucchini, cucumber, all colors of bell peppers (green, red, yellow, orange), olives (black or green or both), hiki

Re: [CnD] knowing when to flip

It depends upon how thick the steak is. Usually turning it a little less than half way through the cooking time will do it. So you need an estimate of how long it will take to cook to make it the way you like it - medium rare, medium, etc. I don't use a thermometer. I push gently on the steak

Re: [CnD] BURN CURE

I have heard this before and heard good results. I also know people who put sugar on a burn. Again, no cold water, just put sugar on the burn and that's that. It always works for the woman I know who works in a restaurant kitchen. I'm going to tell her about the flour. Jean - Original Mes

Re: [CnD] need advice on alternative for Dutch Oven

I think the crock pot might work better. A wok doesn't usually have the same heating surface because of its shape. Jean - Original Message - From: "gail johnson" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 2:43 AM Subject: [CnD] need advice on alternative for Dutch Oven We don't own a Dutc

Re: [CnD] Did anyone get my post re: BEEF BOURGUIGNON FETTUCCINE

got it. - Original Message - From: "Cheryl Osborn" To: "Cooking in the dark" Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 5:24 PM Subject: [CnD] Did anyone get my post re: BEEF BOURGUIGNON FETTUCCINE Just wanting to know if anyone got the recipe that I just posted for BEEF BOURGUIGNON FETTUCCINE.

[CnD] herb chicken and vegies

Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Veggies SERVINGS: 4-6 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons white wine or additional chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 teas

[CnD] chicken & stuffing

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing (7 PTS) 6 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 box stove top stuffing mix 1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup -- or any cream soup 1/2 cup water or chicken bouillon Spray a 3 1/2 quart crockpot with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts. Combine stuf

[CnD] Chicken Jambalaya

Chicken Jambalaya 6 servings. Ideal crock pot size, 5 quarts 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 3 cups chicken broth fat free 3/4 cups water 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice ¼ lb. reduced fat smoked turkey sausage, diced ½ cup celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced ½ cup onion, c

[CnD] Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken 8 servings. 6 quart crock pot 6 medium potatoes, quartered 3 lbs. chicken pieces, skin removed 2 large onions, quartered 1 whole bulb garlic, minced ½ cup water 3 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 tbs. olive oil 1. place potatoes in bottom of crock pot; ad

[CnD] healthy crockpot chicken

Lemon-Garlic Chicken (3 ½ quart crock pot) 4 servings 1 tsp. oregano ½ tsp. seasoned salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 4 chicken breast halves, skinned and rinsed ¼ cup water 3 tbs. lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. chicken bouillon 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley 1. combine oregano, salt

Re: [CnD] question about bananas

yes, you can freeze bananas. Peel them first. I use frozen bananas in smoothies as well as use them to make a frozen dessert - tastes like banana ice cream. Jus put the frozen bananas in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Put back in the freezer and stir every hour or so to

Re: [CnD] Irish coffee recipe request

Irish Coffee A generous spoonful of dark brown sugar in the bottom of the coffee cup Enough hot coffee (maybe 2 tablespoons, to dissolve the sugar Irish Whiskey, about a shot which is 1 1/2 ounces fill the rest of the cup with hot coffee and stir top with whipped cream and serve There are irish

Re: [CnD] TALAPIA WITH PESTO 

You can also buy Pesto ready made in most supermarkets. It comes in a jar unrefrigerated, or sometimes in a refrigerated container. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn" To: Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 10:36 AM Subject: [CnD] TALAPIA WITH PESTO I haven't tried this one.TALAPIA

Re: [CnD] A request.

Talapia Dredge fish filets in flour you have seasoned with S&P. Dip floured fish in milk, then in grated Parmesan cheese. Put in baking dish that has a little oil or butter melted e in it and bake as you normally do. You can serve this with pasta and sauce if you like and put a slice of Mozzere

Re: [CnD] Link to website for box directions

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but not only are the directions available on this website, but the ingredients. I like to know what's in what I am cooking and now I make things from scratch more than ever - especially brownies and pie crust. The nutritional facts are also listed,

Re: [CnD] johnny cake recipe wanted

I am pretty sure Johnny cakes are basicly corn muffin mix made just a little thinner and cooked like pancakes and served with syrup. I'm not from the south but that's how we did it in my family. - Original Message - From: "Donald" To: "cooking dark" Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 5:4

Re: [CnD] peach cobbler

The crust goes over the top of the peaches. If I use a pie pan, I crimp the edges because that's my favorite part. So, it's peaches on bottom and crust on top. Not exactly a cobbler but it works for us. Jean - Original Message - From: "gail johnson" To: Sent: Friday, January 14, 20

Re: [CnD] peach cobbler

My husband like peach pie filling in a pan with the pie crust on top. I add just alittle cinnamon to the peaches before I put them in the pie pan or 8" x 8" pan. I used ready made refrigerated pie crust, just put it on top of the peaches and make the crust fit nice so it looks good. I bake it ar

Re: [CnD] Pen Friend

Thanks for the labeling tips. Jean - Original Message - From: "Sheila Rieger" To: Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Pen Friend Hello Friends, This is how I use my Pen Friend to label items in the freezer. I bought a bunch of bag closers from the dollar stor

Re: [CnD] Labeling cans and freezer items

- Original Message - From: "Vicki" To: Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Labeling cans and freezer items Jean, I'm not familar with magnetic labeling tape. Is it like dymo except magnetic? - Original Message ----- From: Je

Re: [CnD] Labeling cans and freezer items

I use magnetic tape to brail labels on cans and reuse them, ie; olives, salsa, clam chowder, etc. I use Penfriend to label packaged food that has cooking directions and need eyes to read me the directions. I find brail the most convenient for freezer packages because the penfriend labels come of

Re: [CnD] Shortening!

Sometimes when butter is used instead of shortening the recipe doesn't come out as flakey - as in biscuits. Try it. HTH Jean - Original Message - From: "Claudia" To: Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Shortening! Okay, But, what would be the difference if

Re: [CnD] recycling food?

You can add mashed potatoes to soup to thicken it a little or a lot, depending on how much soup and how much mashed potato. You can mix mashed potatoes with onions that are chopped fine and an egg and mush it all up and make into patties and make potato pancakes (of a sort) and serve them with

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