Re: [CnD] To jona about the pancake maker.

2020-12-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
For my pancake maker, a stove top model, you flip by holding both handles and flipping the whole thing over. You can use this pen is an omlet maker. my first experience with a pan like this was with one that had openings on either side, meaning you had to be careful how and when you flipped so t

[CnD] Dennis Long: dennisl1...@gmail.com

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] Steve Stewart: stev...@cox.net

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] cookinginthed...@att.net

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[CnD] cookinginthedark-ow...@acbradio.org

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[CnD] From the website: how to contact administrators

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] Messages are still coming through as attachments

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] Why are all messages coming through as attachments

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] About the latest messages coming through

2020-10-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
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[CnD] Parmesan squash rounds

2020-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I used both yellow and summer squash. This turned out really well. Sending in case, like my niece, you are saying the only thing you know to do with zucchini is make zucchini bread :-) 2 medium-sized yellow summer squash Garlic salt & freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

[CnD] Chicken thighs Parmesan, the telegraph

2020-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
This paper which I subscribe to sends a food newsletter every day, and this chicken recipe looked interesting. Given the metric measurements, with the help of Siri, I think Ken approximate what to use for a few of the measurements: Begin forwarded message: > Serves 4 to 6. If you are in a rush

Re: [CnD] Hope this is not out of line

2020-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I am not into micromanagement. Anything anyone doesn’t want to read, that’s what the delete key is for. It’s not like we have desserts listed every day. It’s going to get ridiculous if we have to know let’s say we can only post breakfast items one day a week, desserts maybe once or twice a month

[CnD] Next best thing to Robert Redford

2020-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I’m sure the recipe I made once is similar to this; it’s buried somewhere on cassette: Original recipe yields 8 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup butter 365 Everyday Value® Unsalted Butter At Your Local Whole Foods Market LEARN MORE ADVERTISEMENT 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 ounce) pac

[CnD] Sheet pan dinner question

2020-08-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
For dinners such as the chicken one, exactly what size pan are we talking about? My cookie sheets are on the large side, even have a rim, but for the amount of chicken called for that would seem to take up the sheet on its own, never mind the vegetables and potatoes, and with getting out of the

[CnD] Shrinking Cake Mixes | CDKitchen.com

2020-08-25 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
https://www.cdkitchen.com/cooking-tips/cake-mixes.html Thought would send, since I think some of the cake recipes that have been coming out lately require the older size. The webpage includes a cake mix calculator where you can enter the size box you have and then the size you need; you will

Re: [CnD] Lock-lid saucepan

2020-08-23 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I got mine years ago from QVC. I think it’s 4 quarts. They called it a pasta pot. It has loop handles on either side, which are really nice. On Aug 23, 2020, at 8:22 PM, Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Debbie. I bought mine from Walmart. Check on https://www.walmart.com/search/?q

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

2020-08-23 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Will be interested in knowing how it turns out. Me, I’d be lucky to use half the walnuts; I’ve never seen that much in a carrot cake, and I’m not really a pineapple fan, but would maybe add a little more liquid to make up for no juice if I were using. On Aug 23, 2020, at 6:33 PM, diane.fann7-

[CnD] Microwave corn on the cob

2020-08-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Remove the husk, rat ear in damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes depending on how much crunch you like in your corn. I read about this years ago in a magazine; beats messing with all that boiling water. Two ears come out good if microwaved for five minutes, individually wra

Re: [CnD] Question About Types Of Mustard

2020-08-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Colemans is English mustard, really packs a punch! Haven’t seen it in dry form, so imagine that a little bit would go along way, given how the non-dry form is :-) On Aug 10, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark wrote: Marie. Yes, I get that, but the only kind my store carrie

[CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-07-31 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Writing because an earlier message talked about canned biscuits: a friend gave me a can. I really wasn’t sure about them, given that when I had been at someone’s house years ago, they were over baked, and I wasn’t impressed. I read the directions, and read on the Internet that if you put half of

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

2020-06-15 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
This does sound good. I like that it doesn’t have as much oil is some recipes do. Carrot cake as forgiving: I’m not really into pineapple, so would do without that and maybe half the nuts, because two cups for me is two much. > On Jun 14, 2020, at 8:15 PM, Wendy via Cookinginthedark > wrote: >

Re: [CnD] Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

2020-05-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Sounds good, minus the xanthan gum. I’m sure these days the stores are having a real run on that/joking. Would rather use cornstarch or flour as a thickening agent, which is what I read xanthan gum is. On May 6, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark wrote: Easy Cheesy Zucc

Re: [CnD] QUAKER OAT BRAN MUFFINS

2020-04-14 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I like the all bran recipe that’s on the box from Kellogg’s I think 425° is way too much for a muffin; I always do them at 350. > On Apr 14, 2020, at 8:53 PM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > QUAKER OAT BRAN MUFFINS > > Breads > > 2 c. Quaker oat bran cereal (high fiber

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The discussion was caused by how it says to bake the chicken on a cookie sheet, which generated some debate. I myself have nice big cookie sheets that I’d say have around a 1/2 inch high rim; I’ve baked chicken on them with no problem. Below is the recipe: Baked Sour Cream Parmesan Chicken 1 p

[CnD] Cooking steak on the George foreman

2020-02-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Possible resend, but this didn’t come back to me: In the past I would’ve told you I do consistently better with hamburgers then with steak. However, for Christmas someone gave me schwans filet mignon. Since there directions weren’t for the George Foreman, I looked up online, and found in one pl

[CnD] Cooking steak on the George foreman

2020-02-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
In the past I would’ve told you I do consistently better with hamburgers then with steak. However, for Christmas someone gave me schwans filet mignon. Since there directions weren’t for the George Foreman, I looked up online, and found in one place where they recommended to butterfly the Stake,

Re: [CnD] za tar herb

2020-01-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Pita bread is good sprinkled with this and olive oil, then toasted in the oven. I believe one of my friends used it for baking chicken. On Jan 29, 2020, at 2:19 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: I have zaatar. Haven't used it in any recipes, but, often sprinkle it into eggs or sou

Re: [CnD] A thank you letter.

2020-01-20 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I love garlic too :-) For measuring out rice and macaroni servings, I use a quarter of a cup, and try not to go beyond more than a half of a cup for a serving. Leftovers you can put in a container and freeze; I like leftovers. For things that come in a bag, especially since I only have the free

Re: [CnD] Grocery delivery services

2019-12-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
gt; groceries. > > -----Original Message- > From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of > Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 1:22 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Kathy Brandt > Subject: Re: [CnD] Grocery delivery services >

Re: [CnD] Grocery delivery services

2019-12-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
To clarify some things: to my understanding, you get free delivery with Peapod if you order $100 worth. Before that, the minimum order is $69, on which there would be a delivery fee, but for me that is lower then the cost of a round-trip, so would be worth it. With Instacart, you can join Insta

[CnD] Found an interesting catalog

2019-08-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
http://www.signaturescatalog.com/category/kitchen.do Every day I get an email preview of what mail is coming from the post office, and in today’ was that scanned image with accompanying link, which I had a look through: interesting items in various categories, but went to the kitchen one, whe

Re: [CnD] U.S. RICE FEDERATION TIPS ON COOKING RICE

2019-01-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
There was nothing in your message > On Jan 10, 2019, at 1:33 PM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark __

Re: [CnD] Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

2018-06-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
No eggs? This wouldn’t be a dump cake I suppose, but for me, I would add four eggs, and leave out the pretzels. > On Jun 3, 2018, at 10:26 AM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe > > > > *Prep 15 min > *Total1 hr 5 min > *Servin

Re: [CnD] THREE BASIC CAKE RECIPES

2018-04-24 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
>From the amount of flour in these, they look like they would go well in a 10 >cup bunt pan, or a 9 x 13, or to round pans, eight or 9 inch. The 8 inch >square pans should work too. I had read once that an 8-inch cake pan would do >for a recipe calling for one and a half cups flour. > On Apr 2

Re: [CnD] Yellow cake mix from scratch was Re: Pumpkin Dump Cake

2018-04-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It is good to have these from scratch recipes, because these days you can be jipped on the size of the mixes: you used to be able to count on them being 18.5 ounces, but now you can see them at 17 ounces or even a little below! To make the crumb seem more like it’s from a mix, even though they s

[CnD] Cherry chocolate cake

2018-04-04 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The organizers of a George Washington birthday dinner I attended asked for this kind of cake to be prepared. The recipes for cherry cake inspired me to look to see if I could find one that might be like what I had. I was a little bit dubious about this combination, but it exceeded my expectation

[CnD] C n D: QUICK PISTACHIO JELLO SALAD

2018-02-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
QUICK PISTACHIO JELLO SALAD 1 pkg. pistachio dry pudding mix 1 can pineapple or fruit cocktail, drained 1 (8 oz.) frozen whipped cream 1 pkg. marshmallow miniature Cottage cheese if desired Mix above ingredients together; chill and serve. __ NOD32 2320 (20070609) Information __

[CnD] Pistachio Nut Bundt Cake

2018-02-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Pistachio Nut Bundt Cake 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting Preheat

[CnD] EASY PISTACHIO NUT BREAD OR CAKE

2018-02-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
EASY PISTACHIO NUT BREAD OR CAKE Batter: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box pistachio nut pudding mix (instant) 4 eggs 8 oz sour cream 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup water Nut Mix: 1 cup sugar 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp cinnamon Grease and flour two regular size bread pans or one bundt cak

Re: [CnD] Snickerdoodle bread tip needed

2018-02-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I have had good experiences with silicone bakeware. You were able to peel the sides back a little bit to help get your cake, etc., out. Of course, you grease it. As for non-stick pan‘s, I have heard that if you use Pam on them, that it gums up the non-stick, so, I just use vegetable oil and a l

[CnD] Slightly different take on company chicken

2018-02-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
This comes from the Stillmeadows cookbook, what I copied out during the mid-70s: 12 thighs or six breasts One can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 package dry onion soup mix In greased oblong baking pan place chicken pieces skinn side up in one layer. Makes remai

Re: [CnD] company chicken tnt

2018-02-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
PM, Mike and jean via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > The recipie specifically states not to cover. It does call to be cooked for > 1 and 1/2 hours and we have never had the rice come out uncooked. Again, I > recommend using minute rice. mike > > -Original Message--

Re: [CnD] company chicken tnt

2018-02-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Maybe you could pour a cup of water over all, because the rice needs to absorb some liquid I would think, the sour cream and the mushroom soup on their own wouldn’t be immediately absorbable by the rice, since both of these things on their own are quite dense. Also, you might want to cover whil

[CnD] Snickerdoodle cake from scratch

2018-02-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
In case didn’t get the one from the list, I found this one that I thought would pass along. Other variance called for cutting in layers, and boiling the buttercream icing, which called for a whole lot of butter. This one, by contrast, looked more like something I would try to make: Snickerdoodle

Re: [CnD] company chicken tnt

2018-02-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The recipe said a whole chicken, which is typically eight pieces. > On Feb 6, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi, Mike. > Thanks for this recipe. It looks really yummy, and really easy, both > of which I need tonight. > > What size pan do you use? > > About ho

Re: [CnD] SNICKERDOODLE CAKE

2018-02-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Thanks again for the other recipe. This one looks more like a turtle cake; no cinnamon. > On Feb 6, 2018, at 9:50 AM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > > SNICKERDOODLE CAKE > > > > > Supermoist chocolate cake mix > 12 oz. chocolate chips > 12 oz. melted caramels >

[CnD] Could someone please repost snickerdoodle cake?

2018-02-04 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Had an email problem last night, and this was one of the emails I lost. Thanks. I have been looking on the Internet, and a side from one I found, the others looked a bit more complicated than the one posted here. Thanks a lot. ___ Cookinginthedark mail

Re: [CnD] Christmas Baking

2017-12-20 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The liquid has to be warm, not hot. They East will be killed if liquid is too hot. > On Dec 20, 2017, at 10:26 PM, Wendy via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > What temperature does the milk need to be for the yeast? > Wendy > > ___ > Cookinginthedark ma

[CnD] Blender Apple Sauce, from Hamilton Beach

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Sorry, I confused where I got this from, Anne. I have made it though, and since don’t have my blender any more, do it in the food processor quite nicely. Easily doubles. ... And, about the cheese cake, I don’t have any that specifically call to be done in a food processor: I just do them th

Re: [CnD] New food processor owner

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Congratulations on your new food processor! I used to have one by Hamilton Beach; I forget how the controls were. To not have things turn to mush, you press the button just for like a few seconds and release. Check how your product is, and repeat for a few seconds until it's the way you want.

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I generally don't use rings, but when I have, I greased them with butter, still put water in, and still put a lid on top. On Nov 17, 2017, at 8:08 AM, Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark wrote: I haven't tried them yet. I would imagine though, you could probably use a bit of water, or Pam co

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-16 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I agree with Brenda: I always maintained that if someone were that picky about their eggs like what I heard at our work cafeteria, "over easy", "don't break the yoke", that my husband could Do his own! I'm perhaps on another end of the scale, I don't like any runny or soft cooked eggs. It's a te

Re: [CnD] Slow Roasting A Turkey.

2017-11-16 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
You can easily miss it, but the recipe says to preheat the oven to 450° On Nov 16, 2017, at 7:01 AM, Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark wrote: This sounds good but at the beginning, it says roast and then it says turn down and roast on a much lower temp. Wonder what the bird started out roas

Re: [CnD] Easy Cake Mix Rich Brownies

2017-11-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Interesting recipe. Where are the eggs? I know you wouldn't need them for instant putting, but any brownie recipe I've ever seen has eggs, but recipe says nothing about adapting the cake mix. > On Nov 8, 2017, at 9:35 PM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Easy Cake Mix Rich

Re: [CnD] Request- Respect other people's inboxes

2017-11-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I hadn't noticed that there was a problem lately. I'm remembering when someone posted from 25 to 50 brownie recipes; that was a bit much. But nothing like that has happened recently. I have my message conversations organized according to thread, and delete what I don't want to read right from th

Re: [CnD] Making whipped cream

2017-10-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
lle via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi, Kathy. Thanks for this. Unfortunately, the only glass bowl I have is way > too small. How much of a difference would using a plastic bowl make? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 26, 2017, at 11:23 PM, Kathy Brandt via Cookingin

Re: [CnD] Making whipped cream

2017-10-26 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
That is for stiffly beating egg whites, not making whipped cream. For whipped cream, you need to buy what is called heavy or whipping cream. You are right about cold beaters and cold bowl. The bowl should be stainless steel or glass, not plastic, because plastic can absorb the fat from the cream

Re: [CnD] keurig machine?

2017-07-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
My One cup K-10 I am told that the newer K-15 is the same) is very accessible. Just power and start buttons. > On Jul 6, 2017, at 11:38 PM, May Anderson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hey there. > > Does anyone know of a keurig machine that is still accessible these days? I > need to get

Re: [CnD] Microwave Corn on the Cob

2017-06-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I shuck it, wrap in a wet paper towel, and microwave for three minutes. Four if you want the ear a little more well done. > On Jun 27, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > My dad cooks it in the shuck in the microwave. He cuts the end of the cob > where the leaves

Re: [CnD] Sugar's Lasagna

2017-04-04 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Since buying the grated Parmesan or Romano cheese from the deli, I haven't looked back for buying the stuff in the can. It comes in cups with lids, and looks like how cheese would if you use a greater to grade it. > On Apr 4, 2017, at 5:21 PM, Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > I

Re: [CnD] Keurig

2017-03-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Friends of mine are successfully using their models, which are full-size. I am using a K 10 mini; the K 15 is the updated version. There are just two buttons, no touchscreen. Once you get the sequence down of when to do what, it works well. On Mar 17, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Michael Baldwin via Cooki

Re: [CnD] No knead oatmeal bread

2017-01-25 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
You eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, whenever you would normally eat bread. On Jan 25, 2017, at 8:11 AM, Danielle Ledet via Cookinginthedark wrote: And do you eat for breakfast, as a side, or what? On 1/8/17, Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark wrote: > This was actually the first brea

[CnD] No knead oatmeal bread

2017-01-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
This was actually the first bread I made, from the New England cookbook, put out by national braille press. The smell while baking about sent me into orbit: Mix in large bowl: One and a half cups boiling water 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup shortening 1/4 cup molasses 1 teaspoon salt stir these toge

Re: [CnD] What do I need to begin baking bread?

2017-01-07 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
You don't have to have a bread machine. I don't have one. I started out making white bread. > On Jan 7, 2017, at 4:51 PM, William Henderson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello, > > It's kind of cool that I'm asking this, as my cooking skills have > begun to get better and now I can prepar

Re: [CnD] Salmon burger patties

2016-12-04 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It's your burger :-); have it however you like. Otherwise, you could cook for a brief time on the George Foreman perhaps, or, though this might sound odd, I do mine with my starch and veggies then I'm heating up in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, all on the same plate. Since I am used to sushi

[CnD] From Domino Sugar box, Cafe Espresso Cake

2016-10-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
... sent as an illustration of how, if the box doesn’t scan correctly like mine didn’t, the company’s site might have it: Frosting: 1 -(3 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup - butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon - instant espresso granules 1/3 cup - milk 1 - (1 lb.) pkg. Domino® Confe

[CnD] Café espresso cake

2016-10-17 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Sending this as an illustration of how, when you can't scan a recipe off of a box correctly, you might be able to find it on the Internet. This is what happened with this recipe from a Domino powdered Sugar box: Café espresso cake Frosting: 1 -(3 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup - butter

Re: [CnD] Frozen peanut Butter Pie

2016-10-15 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
You would not use the stuff in the can for this. Either dream whip in the package that you mix up with what they call for, or buy heavy whipping cream and whip it. On Oct 15, 2016, at 6:13 PM, Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark wrote: I think that would work as would cool whip I believe. Sent

Re: [CnD] Coffeemakers again????

2016-09-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Have you run vinegar through the coffee pot, followed by two or 3 cups of water to rinse out? You let the vinegar sit for a half hour before all of it drips into the cup, let it finish the cycle, then put the water through. I have a flex brew coffee maker besides my regular coffee pot. The flex

Re: [CnD] a different twist to pumpkin pie

2016-09-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I use the Eagle Brand condensed milk recipe, using a gram cracker piecrust instead of the normal kind,, and doubling up on the spices. > On Sep 12, 2016, at 8:26 PM, Sandy via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Great tips; speaking of something different, when I make pumpkin pie, > instead of evapo

[CnD] Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, homemade

2016-09-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Could become more useful to make up various mixes. Just today noticed that the Duncan Heins are now down to 16 ounces rather than what used to be 18.5 ounces, and probably costing the same as the other. Was bad enough when they went down to 17 ounces. Anyway: Total Time 25 mins Prep 10

[CnD] Muffin Mix with instructions

2016-09-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Note: I do my muffins at 350, since think they come out too hard at 400. 8 Cups of All-Purpose Flour or wheat flour if you prefer 3 Cups of Sugar 3 Tablespoons of Baking Powder 2 Teaspoons of Salt 2 Teaspoons of cinnamon 2 Teaspoons of nutmeg Mix all of these dry items together and store in a

[CnD] Muffin mix with instructions

2016-09-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
8 Cups of All-Purpose Flour or wheat flour if you prefer 3 Cups of Sugar 3 Tablespoons of Baking Powder 2 Teaspoons of Salt 2 Teaspoons of cinnamon 2 Teaspoons of nutmeg Mix all of these dry items together and store in a container in your pantry for you to use when you need it! To actually ma

Re: [CnD] reposting carnation breakfast bars

2016-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The recipe says only to melt 12 ounces of the chocolate, when, besides the half cup chocolate chips, there are 24 to 36 ounces of chocolate to use. That is why the recipe isn't clear. Plus, if you are omitting the syrup, you were just essentially putting the dry ingredients in without there bein

Re: [CnD] Garlic Clove

2016-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
The entire bulb of garlic is considered a head. You use one of the pieces of the bulb, which would equal a clove. I can't answer the other question, because I have never used the jar product. > On Sep 3, 2016, at 6:38 AM, Janet Acheson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Question: is a garlic c

Re: [CnD] cupcake pans

2016-07-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Haven't heard of anything quite like what you mention. You could get silicone muffin pans, that you could press the bottom part of or pull apart the sides of for turning cupcakes out. > On Jul 27, 2016, at 7:44 PM, Jeanne Fike via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello, > > Just curious, does a

Re: [CnD] Friendship Bread:

2016-06-11 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I have made this recipe; it works just fine without the yeast. In Texture it's like how a quick bread would be, like pumpkin bread. Sugaring the loaf pan after greasing, before putting the batter in, really adds to this too. > On Jun 11, 2016, at 9:55 AM, ellen telker via Cookinginthedark > w

Re: [CnD] cooking bacon

2016-06-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
How long were you microwaving your bacon? I do mine one minute per slice, and put a paper towel under and on top of it. They absorb the fat. I have a bacon pan, that has lines, and a place where more of the fat can drain too. > On Jun 10, 2016, at 4:27 PM, randy tijerina via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

2016-04-23 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I respect that what ever works is good. I myself wouldn't want to mess with batter and plastic bags. Since you have to check the batter level in the pan as well as what your inserting from,, you're not going to completely avoid a messy proposition. Since recipes generally recommend that you fi

Re: [CnD] shake and bake

2016-04-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
That sounds like a really high temperature to me. I always did my shake and bake chicken at 350 for an hour. > On Mar 3, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Kimsan via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > If I want to bake 9 drumb sticks. After coding the shake and bake on the > chicken, the box says 25 minutes on 425

Re: [CnD] Dealing with onions

2016-03-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Congrats on venturing out! Take a bit of the stem part of the onion, and Peele down. So once you've gotten started, you may take a fingernail and get underneath what feels like paper, and continue peeling that off. Do that until you reach what feels slightly juicy and alive; it will have lines a

[CnD] Is everything OK with the list?

2016-03-21 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Nothing has come through to me since when I sent out the alert regarding the possible spam. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Regarding the forwarded message

2016-03-20 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It was sent as a forward, and all that was there was a website. I figured that if it was legitimate, that the administrators would've written what ever to us in text. Therefore I did not open the website. I treat messages with Blank subject lines the same way. You can't be too careful these days

Re: [CnD] potato cutters -

2016-03-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I know what you mean about it being too hard to use traditional potato cutter. Pampered chef has what is either called a garnishing tool or, more precisely, a crinkle cutter. With this, the handle stands straight up, vertically, which is more ergonomic for women, using your upper body strength

Re: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches:

2016-02-02 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I know what you mean: my fried eggs are flat version of a hard boiled egg, only with some moisture left. You should get the pan good and hot first, so tgat the butter sizzles, before putting the eggs in and turning the heat down. By the time I get my other stuff for breakfast together, the eggs

Re: [CnD] Idea for get-together

2016-01-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Could be fun. You didn't provide an E-mail in the text, so that's why writing here. -Original Message- From: john mcconnell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 2:01 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Idea for get-together Hello Steve, Dale, and all

Re: [CnD] the George foreman grill

2016-01-04 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I have the most basic George Foreman grill, since it's just me. It has no buttons, not even a touch pad. You give it a good ten minutes to heat up, and, if a conventional recipes says to grill something on each side for ten minutes, you do it in the George for half that time, since you're do

Re: [CnD] Question: spreading butter, jam, or cheese on a piece of bread

2015-11-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
All I can say is I do the best I can. When you're out some things are beyond your control, like, the place might bring you the butter out cold. If you're blind, however minutely, if having to cut from a stick, like it or not, you'll end up touching the butter. Friends of mine were at some churc

[CnD] Blender apple sauce

2015-11-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I’ve made this; it’s good. Recipe came with my Hamilton Beach blender. I’ve also done it in my food processor: Yield: two cups 2 large apples 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice one to three tablespoons sugar Wash, peel, core, and chop apples into small pieces. Put half the apples and r

[CnD] Is macaroni being made smaller?

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I bought a box of elbow macaroni to make mac and cheese from scratch, and was really surprised at how small the pasta was, as I remember it being bigger. Has anyone noticed this, or, is there a bigger version of elbow macaroni that has a specific name that I should look for? I know, could use

[CnD] Cornbread, homesteader

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
From: Kathy Brandt Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 5:28 PM To: kathy brandt Subject: Cornbread, homesteader 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions 1. Preheat o

[CnD] GOLDEN CORN BREAD

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: Marilyn L DeWeese Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9:42 AM To: cooking-frie...@cooking-lists.com Cc: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: C n D: GOLDEN CORN BREAD GOLDEN CORN BREAD 1 cup Aunt Jemima Enriched Yellow Corn Meal 1 cup all purpose flour 2-4 tab

[CnD] Disney Land Cornbread

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: CD Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:09 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: cookinginthedark: Disney Land Cornbread Disneyland Cornbread 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter (or margarine), softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups

[CnD] Corn Bread, german

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
From: Kathy Brandt Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 12:05 AM To: kathy brandt Subject: Corn Bread, german German Corn Bread 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cupful of milk 2 tbsp. molasses or syrup 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 cupfuls of yellow cornmeal 3/4 cupful of flour 4 tsp. baking powder salt to tast

[CnD] Sweet Country Cornbread

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: Julie & Miss Mercy, avon representative Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:19 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: C n D: Sweet Country Cornbread Sweet Country Cornbread You can use yellow, white or blue cornmeal to make this classic cornbread. Prep Time:1

Re: [CnD] electric carving knife questions

2015-07-23 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
More power to those using an electric knife. I'm horrified at the idea myself/weak smile. I if I'm not careful occasionally get into enough trouble with regular knives let alone an electric one! I know it's probably a matter of confidence, but have no desire to try it. -Original Mess

Re: [CnD] shake 'n bake question

2015-07-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
That seems a long time to cook Shake'n'Bake chicken to me. The most I ever cooked it is an hour at 350. I'd think it would dry out too much cooked longer. Kathy. -Original Message- From: brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:16 PM To: cookinginthe

Re: [CnD] Question and recipe for leg of lamb

2015-05-25 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
What cooking time and temperature would you recommend if doing in oven or stove top? Thanks. -Original Message- From: Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 12:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org ; john mcconnell Subject: Re: [CnD] Question and recipe for le

[CnD] Fw: [cookinginthedark] Cafe Viennese

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Cafe Viennese 1 cup instant coffee granules 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon Boiling water Combine first 4 ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight container. For each serving, place 2 & 1/2 to 3 tablespoons in a cup. Add 1 cup boiling water, sti

[CnD] Fw: [cookinginthedark] coffee variations

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Vanilla Coffee 1/2 cup ground Coffee, any variety 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 6 cups cold water 1 Tbsp. imitation vanilla PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in v

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