Re: [CnD] The grill

No red wine with that great dinner? Tonight's dinner is sosimple. Stuffed Portobellos I have 4 medium portobellos. I preheat the oven to 350 wash and stem the mushrooms and put them in a parchment lined pan. It doesn't matter what size pan you use, the mushrooms simply have to fit. Sometimes I

Re: [CnD] Bacon on Foreman

about six minutes Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 3, 2014, at 3:22 PM, Sharon via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Anyone know how long to cook thick cut bacon on the Forman? > Sharon > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.or

Re: [CnD] Breakfast

I had one of my absolutely most favorite breakfasts this morning as well. I'm trying to be a lesser person so this is what I did so we both had what we wanted. I put a heaping half cup of grits in a pan and added two cups of water salt and pepper. I put the grits on, but before that, I buttere

Re: [CnD] Infired grills

No, the flavor works on one of those little portable Webber or Webber style portable gas grills but I moved to a traegor smoker grill. It is easy to use and messy to clean up but the taste is worth all the mess. Jan Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Rhonda Garrison via Cooking

Re: [CnD] iGrill Mini?

'Yes you can use the i-Grill in the oven. It has meat temps and things like that in the app. I had the first generation i-Grill but found it not too helpful because I had a pretty good way of determining doneness already. It is a neat little gadget though. Have fun and put it right in the oven

Re: [CnD] smoker/grill question - Re: Infired grills

if you think you're finished, > you! really! are! finished! > - Original Message - From: "janbrown via Cookinginthedark" > > To: ; "Rhonda Garrison" > Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 5:16 PM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Infired grills > > >> N

Re: [CnD] freezing water melon

I would never! Freeze watermelon. Perhaps you can, but I think the texture would be absolutely awful. Best to gorge on it while it is still fresh Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2014, at 2:21 PM, Colleen via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > This is what I found on the internet. > > Yes, water

Re: [CnD] cocoa

it's the same thing. Powdered cocoa is powdered cocoa and they're all Dutch processed whatever that means as far as I know Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Colleen via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello, > > I have a cake recipe that calls for Dutch processed cocoa. What

Re: [CnD] tonights meal.

I do a really quick version of pulled pork y cooking the pork in the oven, letting it cool, crumbling it up with hands, mixing bbq sauce and microwaving for a couple minutes. I generally make one meal out of the roast before it goes to pulled pork but I'm not sure why because we like pulled po

Re: [CnD] Using a crockpot for the first time

there are a number of cookbooks both on BARD and book share which are designed the crockpot. My favorite cookbooks are the not your mothers slow cooker series available on Buckshir Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Ann via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello, thank you for th

Re: [CnD] Zucchini baked (Julianne)

My fave zuce recipe is as follows: 2 or 3 zukini cut very thin, i use the slicer on my grater. Cut up onion and mix veggies with 2 or 3 eggs, a cup of milk with salt and pepper. Grease pie pan and put everything in it. I forgot, add cheese to taste and perhaps a couple bacon or sausage slices. Mix

Re: [CnD] Welcome and Other Ottions Than An Oven!

I love biscuits and use frozen ones but would love to make real ones but I'm a poor dough roller which is why I buy frozen pie crusts which just roll into the pie pan. Many years ago I made my own pie crust but my late husband helped me roll out the dough. Does anyone have either a great biscui

Re: [CnD] new member, intro and quick real stupid question

You could also cook bacon in the microwave or buy microwave bacon. There are lots of options. Sausages have to be cooked though. Jan Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2014, at 4:23 PM, Drew Hunthausen via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Also in terms of cooking bacon, I likI find that the microw

Re: [CnD] mats

I have grill mats as of a couple of weeks ago. I was a bit dubious but now I am a fan. The mat I have covers most of my grilling surface. I put it on the grill once it is up to temperature and remove it when the grill has cooled. It saves a lot of grill cleaning time which is wonderful because m

Re: [CnD] cooking tips

The i-Grill works well. I think there is a second one something like i-Grill II or something of the sort. I stopped using it because I am not really a big fan of the internet of things and didn't like being linked to my phone just to know when something is done. But, it really works well and giv

Re: [CnD] cooking tips

You can buy a fairly cheap talking thermometer from Dale or anybody else and your knowledge of meat temps will serve you well. If you forgot the safe temp for chicken, look it up. The more you use a talking thermometer, the more you will feel what done feels like with your fingers. Your finger

Re: [CnD] Cookinginthedark Digest, Vol 60, Issue 11

you can get talking thermometers from Dale's blind mice megamall store Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2014, at 2:20 PM, betty hatton via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Just sharing what I done on burgers > and pork chops. I am legally blind, > I have some vision I can see a few feet > but its

Re: [CnD] braille overlays for microwavesDoes anyone know of any braille overlays for microwaves?

thank you so much Regina. The last time we Braldelm microwave, it took three hours and then blew up when we plug it in. So I want to see if I can get braille overlays like I used to have many many decades ago for whatever microwave caught our kitchen next Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2014,

Re: [CnD] Braille overlays for microwave.

I know, we made dimo labels ourselves last time and saw all that work go for naught when the fool thing blew up. We had to take it back to Best Buy the next day for a refund. I liked the overlay I had in the 80s on what might have been a Magic Chef Microwave. But my dimo labeler is slow and it to

Re: [CnD] Food Processors

Food processer blades have to be sharp in order to grind up all you throw at it. I got a kitchen aid powerful blender to replace my one cup kitchen aid processer which didn't contain enough stuff. This blender has blades you don't remove. You put soap and water in there and twirl it around. Then

[CnD] cookinginthedark@cbradioddorg

Now that I have no work schedule or complex home health issues to cramp my style, such as it is, I am having more fun cooking at home. Oh, gentle reader, I am not as in never was and never will be a foody, But, I'm having a blast doing things like making biscuits, you know those things made wit

[CnD] pumpkin

Okay, Here is the pumpkin muffin recipe I made. It is flourless which, in this case means filling in a light crust. They came out of the pan beautifully. ingredients: 1 and 1 half cup almond meal 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs, 1 half cup brown sugar, 2 tsp pie spice, you could use more. 1 cup pumpki

Re: [CnD] wanting frozen cauliflower inspiration

Cut it op and fry it up with onion, salt and pepper. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi everyone, > I have some frozen cauliflower I need to cook but I'm all out of inspiration. > I'd really appreciate any recipes and/or your

Re: [CnD] boiling noodles

I listen for the sound of boiling and then time noodles about seven minutes hard boiling. I never salt or put oil in the water, just stir them a bit at the beginning. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2014, at 7:47 AM, RJ via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > about 7 minutes. > - Or

Re: [CnD] Tater tots and meatballs

Why not go to the store at least for something green or and for desert. This is company, no? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2014, at 9:10 AM, Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Well, in that situation I'd do one of the two following ideas. > 1. Mix tater tots and meatballs, froz

Re: [CnD] Microwave Fruitcake

I would wonder if the eggs get completely cooked in a microwave recipe of this sort. I made a plum pudding 7 years and the mold I used was too flat. I put the pudding in a casserole dish and microwaved it. It looked beautiful but were the eggs all cooked. I disposed of it for fear of poisoning

Re: [CnD] french toast in a mug

"i would worry about cooking bread so long in a microwave. there anot nice to bread you Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2014, at 11:21 AM, rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > I did a google search and found this recipe. I think it is from food network. > I can’t wait to try it

Re: [CnD] ways of eating some foods

I think eating pizza with a fork is a minority way of eating it. My neighbor eats that way but inmy 65 years of living, she is the only person I know who eats pizza that Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2014, at 10:52 PM, Brittany Simpson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi Will, > There is

Re: [CnD] Easy healthy Crock Pot recipes

ON Bookshare there are a lot of slow cooker cookbooks. My favorite are the Not your mother's series of cookbooks. Of the three in the series, my favorite is cooking for 2 or small slow cookers. I like all of them but I usually use recipes from the little slow cooker book. Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [CnD] Strawberry Recipes

Take a /ore angel-food cake, or make-one yourself. Chunk up the cake, cut up a lot ofstrawberries, and mix them with the cake and a container of cool whip Mix it all togetherin a large bowl or 9 by 13 pan, refrigerate and serve. That is basic and really simple.. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5,

Re: [CnD] electric skillet

Doesn't Dale sell one which is already labelled ? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Steve Stewart via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > thinking of getting a electric skillet. what brand should I get? > look at them of amazon, but not sure which to get. > > Steve Stewart > CnD M

Re: [CnD] onion question

Chopped works just fine. Rings are pretty. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2014, at 11:54 AM, Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi everyone, > I hope everyone had a good holiday and I wish a happy new year to each of > you. In a recipe I posted yesterday, directions were to cut

Re: [CnD] Cookbook Question

You can get the same book from bookshare on your phone and then you can search and know it won't be updated because you have downloaded. I keep all of my book share cook books. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2015, at 8:09 PM, Debbie Deatherage via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello, > I'm

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

Oh course it depends on what amounts you generally eat. You could start by cooking two cups of pasta for about ten minutes at full boil. Your spaghetti sauce will be okay right out of the jar but many people add a little something like onions and garlic or more red pepper flakes or whatever suits

Re: [CnD] How do you grill?

I have used both gas grills and two different smokers. I tried the i-Phone timer but prefer my treagor or traegor Junior smoker. The surface is large enough to smoke and grill 30 large chicken wings. The thing has a knob which you turn to determine how you want to cook. You fill the box on the side

Re: [CnD] Asking for recipe for oven roast brussel sprouts

Yes indeed. Defrost those little fellers, cut them in pieces and sauté in a little butter, salt and pepper with diced onion. Keep stirring them around for 20 minutes or so. Ifthey start getting dry, you can tell because the sizzle sounds different, add water a bit at a time. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [CnD] Brussels Sprouts

i have oven roasted them in a bit of butter, salt and pepper for about 25 minutes. If they are not done, put them back for a while. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2015, at 1:38 PM, Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Ok so does the microwave count as an oven? you can use the stove

Re: [CnD] cooking outdoors?

I was afraid of grilling until I did it. A thermometer is so useful. Try the chicken boneless breast 5 minutes per side and check. Burgers tend to be about 6 min per side and steak about 7. This is all depending on cut, thickness and your own taste. A thermometer will tell you when it is safe to ea

Re: [CnD] guacamole recipe wanted

I'm pretty basic. Smash up the avocados you are going to use. Add just a small amount of lemon juice salsa of your choice and that is all. I used to put more things in but I love spicy creamy avos without adornment. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Sugar via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] bread machines

I borrowed a friend's machine which was on its last legs. It was great in terms of access. The one I purchased to replace it had no default. I could not tell where it stopped. It did not go back to start but would end up anywhere with no way for a blind person to know. Sent from my iPhone > On A

Re: [CnD] Perfecly Moist Chicken Breast

Organic foods have no pestacides, no antibiotics or growth hormones and are not genetically modified and they cost more. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Drew Hunthausen via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Agreed!! The biggest difference in my opinion between organic and non o

Re: [CnD] audio tribute to phil parr

'IT is a beautiful tribute to a most extraordinary man and the people he loved. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Steve Stewart via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > sorry everyone, the link that I sent to phil parr tribute did not work, so > here is a working one. > https://dl.dr

Re: [CnD] Meat THermometers

I use my meat thermometer to check meat temperatures, not to determine when it is time to flip the meat. If you are cooking something like a boneless chicken breast, flip after 4 or 5 minutes. Thicker meats take longer and thinner cuts take less time. Experiment. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1

Re: [CnD] frying chicken and potatoes

I don't know if you mean regular pan frying or deep fat frying I do not deep fry anything. I have found when sautéing" potatoes I use a nice spatula or deep spoon. Aa nonstic pan helps too. Same goes for chicken. You could also try tongs. If you are talking about deep frying, I am absolutely no hel

Re: [CnD] I have a huge streusel problem

I have never had this particular and I can't fathom why you are having it. The course crumbs thing is most important so you don't have isolated flour pockets. It is tough to know when you work it enough or too much. Use your hands and allow some coolness in the butter. Mix until good old course cr

Re: [CnD] binders for taco casseroles?

use pintos or some other kind of beans spiced up. You could try hominy. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2015, at 2:35 PM, Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi all, > One of my favorite dishes in the world is taco meat, a lot of cheddar cheese, > and white rice. Not the healthiest th

Re: [CnD] Using lentils in place of meat for taco dishes?

you could try squashing up some veggie burgers as well Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 12, 2015, at 11:34 AM, Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hey list, > Somewhat related to my taco obsession from last week, and in response to the > rising cost of meat, I had a thought. I'dd like to

Re: [CnD] cooking lentils?

Lentils only take about 45 minutes to cook with no presoak. I usually but not always parboil them first. You might prefer black or pinto beans. Pintos have a rich lovely taste. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2015, at 10:07 AM, Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi all, > Yesterday I

Re: [CnD] can George be foiled?

I have a huge George which I used as a bbq before I got a smoker/grill. I used it for things with cheese in them to protect the grill. I don't think it is necessary to use foil with them. It makes cleaning harder I think. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Charles Rivard via Coo

Re: [CnD] Eggs in a mug

I cooked them about 40 seconds. You have to grease the thing you are cooking them in and a pan gives much better and tastier results. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2015, at 5:40 AM, Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hello everyone I hope all is well. > Got a question, has any

Re: [CnD] thinking of Helen

i am so sorry! Please give her my best. I miss her here and have been through many dog losses. I am sorry for her loss and yes, they are family members. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2015, at 8:24 PM, john mcconnell via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Dear Sugar: > Carol and I indeed will be

Re: [CnD] making homemade pie filling

I have never used canned pie filling because I am not a big fan of canned fruit. Apple pie takes about 4 cups of peeled and diced apples, cup of sugar, bit of corn starch cinimon, nutmeg or whatever spices you like. Pumpkin is 1 can of pumpkin 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk evap milk or cream and

Re: [CnD] Polenta

I love polenta and sometimes make it using grits. It is all in the seasoning and how you choose to eat it. I am a fan of everything corn meal. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2015, at 6:54 AM, Anna via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi, it's mush and it's made out of cornmeal usually. I'm not s

Re: [CnD] Cooking Chicken Breasts

marinate them Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2015, at 12:10 PM, Victoria E Gilkerson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > > My question is how do you cook chicken breasts so that they do not dry out > in the process? > > > > > > > > Victoria E Gilkerson > > > > > >

Re: [CnD] Looking for some accessible appliances

You can label a toaster oven with something like super glu with a dot at 200 250 300 350 400 and 450 A coffee maker like a Mr. Coffee doesn't need need any modifications at all and neither does a George Foreman grill which is a good thing to have. I assume you know how to use a stove and regular

Re: [CnD] Grinding coffee into portafilter

Jerry, I'm impressed! Do you do mail order and what kinds of decaf do you roast? On Jan 18, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark wrote: I had to split this message because Siri quit taking dictation. I also have talking thermometer so that I can check the temperatures in the refr

Re: [CnD] Most accessible coffee maker

long handled measuring cup at the sink and bring it to the machine. Ours takes about 3 2 cup measures to make a full pot. My husband, also totally blind is an expert pourer and simply fills the pot and pours in without a drop spilled. You may wish to use one of those single serve machines which a

Re: [CnD] Boston Market Chicken

Scallops are delicious broiled in butter and sherry. Try ten minutes, check to feel if they are done and try again in two minute incriments. On Feb 20, 2016, at 12:02 PM, Melanie Bausom via Cookinginthedark wrote: I don't know anything about cooking scallops, but I would point out that the c

Re: [CnD] Boston Market Chicken

eally! are! finished!! -Original Message- From: janbrown via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 8:50 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: janbrown Subject: Re: [CnD] Boston Market Chicken Scallops are delicious broiled in butter and sherry. Try ten minutes, check to fe

Re: [CnD] CROCKPOT BOILED EGGS

I got my hard-boiled egg cooking tip from a cooking in the dark show long ago. Put eggs in water in sauce pan. add water. cover and cook as long as you hear boiling for ten minutes. Turn off the stove and let them sit for another ten minutes. Run under cool water and refrigerate or use. Perfect eve

Re: [CnD] Cooking Pork Sausage Links

I fry them in a pan for about ten minutes. Generally, I feel them to check for doneness. On Feb 22, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Sheila Rieger via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello, I cook sausage links in my counter oven like this: Lay each sausage in the grill pan and prick each with a sharp knife. Bake at

Re: [CnD] Frying Bacon

i have cooked bacon in a pan, on the George foreman grill but probably out of laziness, finally settled on microwave bacon from Costco. It is also about the most delicious bacon and takes around 40 seconds for several slices. Because it is precooked, the grease is minimal and flavor maximal4 On

Re: [CnD] Costco's Bacon?

Yes, but it doesn't shrink so you actually get more if you look at it that way. It tastes so good that I will pay the price. On Feb 29, 2016, at 8:04 PM, Jan via Cookinginthedark wrote: It's also more expensive, isn't it? -Original Message- From: janbrown via C

Re: [CnD] hot-dog season is here!!

i have a traeger junior. The grill surface is large enough to accomodate 30 chicken wings, big ones. The temperature is controled by clicks. The firse click to the right is the smoker setting using which you can smoke without heating your food. I generally smoke chicken for about two hours before

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

microwave for 6 minutes per spud. On Mar 2, 2016, at 3:10 PM, Cindy Simpson via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi list friends, I know I don't post that often but I've got a question that I'm hoping you guys can answer. I am interested in baking a potato for dinner later on tonight. Normally I'd do i

Re: [CnD] Dish

You can always add good old onion, green or yellow, whatever you like. For a cold dish you could slice up some cukes and add spices if you like them. Basil is always nice particularly if you get it On Apr 5, 2016, at 5:11 AM, Becky McCullough via Cookinginthedark wrote: I'm cooking shrimp an

Re: [CnD] suggestions needed

I have been using a paring knife for years, or a grater for things like slicing zukes or cucomber. But, My slicing is not pretty either so I broke down and purchased an adjustable mandolin from Dale. On Apr 25, 2016, at 2:32 PM, John McConnell via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello Sugar: How does

Re: [CnD] replacement for Hershey kiss for cookie recipe

butterscotch chip or kiss On May 21, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Jessica Dail via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi, I found a cookie recipe which calls for a hershey kiss. However: I'm allergic to chocolate. What could I replace the chocolate with? Thanks for any suggestions Sent from my iPhone __

Re: [CnD] Smokers

I am the most happy owner of a traeger but I amnot sure of the spelling. You can buy chips from their web side and I think I got the smoker at Costco. It has clicks to determine temperature. I have never seen a click smoker and I love it. On the side is a pellet box which you fill at the beginning