do you think this could be baked in the oven in a water bath? I don't have a
steamer called for but thought with it being a custard?
thanks for any ideas
Dee
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From: gail johnson mama-g...@samobile.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010
I don't have a recipe but just wing it but for sure do not soak split peas
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From: Keith Watson tk.wat...@verizon.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 4:07 PM
Subject: [CnD] Split Pea Recipe Request
Does anyone have a good split pea
Here is a recipe that should give you a place to start. I don't care for split
pea soup done in the crock pot because the peas never seem to break down and I
like my split pea soup thick. I just would follow this recipe (use some ham or
smoke turkey wings or legs in place of the ham hock) but
:24 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] blind mice mart
I'm having a bit of email issues today, but can still do web sites with no
problems
I haven't checked out that particular one though..
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From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: c n d cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Monday
me too Tim
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From: Trouble troub...@columbus.rr.com
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:15 AM
Subject: [CnD] bounce, confirm, bounce confirm, what fun!
Wish this mail server actually worked! Maybe acb should get a real
email
Not sure what you are looking for in the way of snacks or for adults or kids,
but with some minor prep these can be made, frozen and pulled out at will.
Cheesy dog bites can be frozen ahead
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika (use whatever)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound
Chicken and salsa wraps
Garnish with gwockamolie or sour cream
2 teaspoons oil
¼ cup chopped onions
1 cup mild salsa
1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I use the chicken in a can llike tuna)
2 (12 ounce) refrigerated biscuit roll tubes
350
Buffalo Cheese Bites
3 oz. Colby Monterey Jack Cheese (or your favorite type)
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast (use that canned chicken)
2 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce for Buffalo wings or to taste
24 RITZ Crackers
2 Tbsp. Blue Cheese Dressing
CUT cheese into 12 slices; cut each
Baked cheese spread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups grated Colby cheese
2 cups chopped onion
Dash hot red pepper sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Mix all ingredients together and place in a pie plate or any baking dish. Bake
until golden brown on top, approximately
Message -
From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Ham Stuffed Manicotti
Jan,
I have never gotten the hang of stuffing pasta whether it be shells or
manicotti. I have tried under cooking and still
Is anyone else having trouble getting on the blind mice mart site? I was on
earlier with no prob checking out sales and adding to that wish list, but when
I went to add something to my shopping cart no go and ever since then cannot
get back to the site at all. Wonder if I missed some sort of
I think that is the same as duck. duck has no white meat and is very greasy.
- Original Message -
From: Barbara Dahm dahm4...@rogers.com
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] cooking a goose
Hi Barbara
I cooked a goose once,
I was a terrible pancake turner over and maker, (had tried many recipes scratch
and boxed)until one of my blind sisters gave me her recipe which turns out
great every time and she does one at a time using a one third measuring cup...
I knew I had a winner when my 2 grandsons finally ate them
well, I find myself still greasing my silicone pans. I also found the secret
to unmolding things is to let it cool completely which is unlike most
traditional pans that say cool 10 minutes then unmold etc
However, someone recently posted a sort of pecan pie which used regular size
cupcake
The only thing I have noticed is that I have a silicone pad? It was to be used
placed on a cookie sheet and I do not care for that at all. I use it if I have
just a few more cookies to use and do not want to use parchment paper but I do
notice that whenever I use that pad I do get an odd
I make these every year and use regular size chips. I can see how the mini
ones would be good in this too.
Cocoa wedding cakes
yield 4-1/2 dozen
1 cup pecans
1/2 cups confectioners sugar and more for rolling in after cooking
1 cup cold butter cut up no substitutions
1 teaspoon vanilla
I find myself more not sifting unless I know the recipe is to be very delicate.
However Giada De Laurentiis (food network TV) had an interesting hint so take
it or leave it...
She was making a cranberry cake. After chopping the dried cranberries, she put
them into a fine sieve and then put
I just want to say all comments below are from the contributers not from me, Dee
hope this helps
Dee
confectioners' sugar and powdered sugar are the same thing - there is no
difference. This sugar is also sometimes called 10X sugar.
10X sugar refers to the number of time the sugar is processed
Hi all,
I notice that folks send out recipes using candy thermometers and wondering are
there any out there blind friendly? Or are there some cooks out there good at
doing the cold water soft ball, crack ball stage thing; and if yes could you
pass on some of your hints on how you do this.
I
Subject: Re: [CnD] candy thermometers
I got one from blind mice mart.
- Original Message -
From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: c n d cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:20 AM
Subject: [CnD] candy thermometers
Hi all,
I notice that folks send out recipes
Pecan butter balls
1 stick margarine softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
With hands, mix all ingredients until well blended
Form into one-inch balls
Bake 325 for 20-25 minutes or until set but not brown
After cooled roll in
Pecan Sandies, prep 40 minutes bake 20-25 minutes per batch:
Makes about 4 dozen:
I made these using my cookie scooper and only got about 18 cookies
½ cup pecans or wallnuts
1/4 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter cut up (no substitutions)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all purpose
White Chip And Macadamia Nut Coffeecake
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• WHITE
Hawaiian Mood Cookies
cream
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Small Package Creamed Cheese (4 oz)
add
1 Cup Sugar
add slightly beaten
2 Eggs
gradually add until light and fluffy
2-1/2 Cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
add stirring gently
1/2 Cup Maraschino
Aloha Bundt Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
12 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
4 bananas, chopped (about
well, this is one of those trial and error things. I most often still get
seasonings on the dish, on the counter, on the stove and on me!
As far as drizzling, just use a fork or whatever is handy for you, and then
just follow a pattern. Really it usually looks better than you might think.
If
Cornmeal wreaths
First let me say that I did not follow decorating ideas. I used my cookie
scoop, made a hole with finger not all the way through, but I did freeze them
as suggested then baked about 12 minutes. I got a few more than they said. I
mainly put the hole/indention in them so I
I need some opinions.
I have never seena tart pan but I do have a spring form pan. I have a recipe
that calls for a 9 inch tart pan with removable bottom. Do you think a spring
form pan would work? And what does a tart pan look like?
thanks
Dee
love lightens all difficulties and sweetens
Of leverenz
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 8:45 AM
To: c n d
Subject: [CnD] tart pan vs spring form pan
I need some opinions.
I have never seena tart pan but I do have a spring form pan. I have a
recipe that calls for a 9 inch tart pan with removable bottom. Do you think
a spring form pan would
In this recipe, do you only make one layer of batter, spread with some of the
cranberry sauce, top with almonds then more batter on top and then do the same
for the other loaf?
Or do you make multiple layers in each loaf? (thinnner layers of batter)?
thanks
Dee
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I am not sure this is what you are looking for but in the south (USA) folks
call this banana pudding, but coming from the north I would call this banana
cream pie. When I made this the first time, home grown southerners said just
like my Mama makes.
Banana Pudding
Prep Time: 1 hourYield: 8
What was the frosting recipe?
thanks
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Jan Bailey jb021...@keycomputing.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 6:24 AM
Subject: [CnD] Zesty Cranberry Lemon Cookies
Zesty Cranberry Lemon Cookies
Cranberry and lemon star in
2 questions
is the anise the extract (liquid)
cinnamon on one side only does that side face up or down on the cookie sheet
thanks
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Jan Bailey jb021...@keycomputing.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 6:10 AM
Subject:
Walt the best info I ever received about marinades is this...
think acid for the tenderizing... vinegar, lemon, orange or lime juice wine or
tequila etc anything acid is what breaks down the meats
think oil for moisture... any type of oil
think seasoning... anything added to the acid
Keith,
I forgot to tell you that I also use several garlic cloves pressed with a
garlic press into the butter mixture... how could I have forgotten garlic!! and
me the daughter of Tony Annerino!
Fiery Cajun shrimp via Paula Deen
2 cups (4 sticks) melted butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Keith sounds terrific!!!
- Original Message -
From: Keith Watson tk.wat...@verizon.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; tk.wat...@verizon.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Shrimp with what's on hand
Oops, forgot to include the pound of frozen shrimp to
Jan, I love cranberries and all recipes using them. I buy as many bags when
they are fresh in the store and freeze for use all year long.. in fact I have
my last several bags from last year and will have to get to replenishing my
supply!
I am just checking about the ginger amount. recipe
Cake With Cranberry Glaze
No I haven't made it, but I'd only put in 2 teaspoons. I think that would
be
plenty.
Jan
- Original Message -
From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Cranberry
I make a very similar recipe only brown in a pan then cook over night in a
crock pot thus no skimming of foam, strain make the gravy and it sits in my
freezer waiting to be thawed on turkey day... this and crock pot mashed
potatoes made days before and stress levels down to none!
-
Thanks for these hints, some I would have never thought of.
I have used the vegetable puree for thickening and it works really well.
Carrots seem to work the best and adds a nice color so I am told.
I have made soups, taken out all the vegetables and pureed them then back into
the broth and
What makes her pans unable to go intothe oven? if it is just that the handles
are not oven proof... your friend can double foil them and they should be fine.
I have to do that with my pans that are not cast iron.
- Original Message -
From: Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz
To:
Penny,
Do you think your method of putting a cookie sheet on the shelf above the pie
to prevent over browning would work if just the crust was over browning, or
would that prevent the filling also from finishing baking? I am talking about
other pies not this one in particular.
thanks
Dee
However, in the direction it says not only use the remaining 1/4 cup flour but
also add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar so?
So do you think you only used the 1/4 cup sugar or 1/2 cup sugar (adding flour
amount to sugar amount?)
- Original Message -
From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net
I hope this is what you are referring to.
This first recipe is the one I make:
Four 10 ounce cans of buttermilk biscuits
(those wop’em kindkind) You wop the package on the side of the counter
¾ cups of margarine melted
1-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Cut biscuits
A different take on this recipe is that you use peanut butter chips (same
amount) and the shortening (same amount and same method)
Cut large marshmallows in half and dip into the peanut butter chip shortening
mix. To cover up my finger prints off the top of the marshmellow as I get it
off the
Coconut pie, prep 10 minutes bake about 40 minutes
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon flour
½ stick melted margarine
2 beaten eggs
1 cup coconut
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 unbaked pie shell
Preheat oven 400
Mix everything together (I use fork) and pour into the unbaked pie shell
Hello,
I am wondering if anyone has made the types of cakes that you make usually in
15x10 pan, (like the one Jan sent earlier) that you roll and then fill. I have
several recipes that call for this method but have never tried one myself. I
am just wondering if anyone has any hints that work
You are right it is not folded in half which is the problem with omelets for
many of us. The way this is done is that it should pretty much slide right out
of the pan for you and if you made a large one you can cut it. I personally
like to cut it wiht my pizza cutter in wedges, but depending
Blain,
I don't try to flip omelets any more I make frittatas, which is an omelet begun
on the stove top and finished off in the oven. Some will say put under broiler
others have you bake to finish them off. I make these all the time even for
company.
Get your eggs ready as if you were
that you do like it. It freezes
quite nicely, and you can reheat it in the microwave for 7 to 8
minutes, then let stand 2 minutes. (I forgot to mention that in the
original post.)Jennifer
On 11/11/09, leverenz lever...@cpws.net wrote:
Jennifer
This sounded pretty darn good. I was surprised how
I have some how deleted the recipe everyone has referred to as October fest
casserole or something like that, but with so many that have made it and liked
I really would appreciate if someone could take the time to repost.
thanks and sorry for the need for the repost
Dee
Any idiot can face a
the crock pot, cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 hours.
* Note: Cover and cook on low for stovetop, for 2 hours.
-Original Message-
From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of leverenz
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 4
Midwestern-Style Beer Brats
6 bratwurst sausages
6 cups lager beer or whatever type you have
2 large onions, sliced, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red or green bell peppers, cored and sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 bratwurst buns or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
Mustard
Ok boys, I hear ya about the beer and brats... just think how you are
depriving those poor bratss their final pleasures!
However, if beer is not one of your favorite flavors, it isn't mine but I can
drink these following beer drinks with no problems at all...
Beer lime Cocktail
1 (6-pack)
does it make a difference if you use dark or light corn syrup? I know they both
have different flavors. Well, light corn syrup really has no taste to me so
just wondering
thanks
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Marilyn DeWeese mldeweese1...@verizon.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
I have never used the soft bread method but I have used a slice of fresh apple
placed inside a closed container and this will actually make the brown
unhard... is that such a word?
- Original Message -
From: sharon howerton shrn...@att.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent:
it says for cloves,
Jinjer comes in cloves?
blaine
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From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread Recipe
A little hint for inverting upsidedown cakes
I do the same thing Jan does, but the problem I have is my fingers get so cold
then I have a hard time reading! *smile* I sometimes cut the 3x5 cards in
half and use them that way. I try to also print out the name on the same
card, otherwise I can never send eyeballs out to look for
Sheila... I'm totally impressed! really no kidding! That is really organized..
my hat's off to you and good ideas
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Sheila Rieger ze...@telus.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:22 PM
Subject: [CnD] Labelling frozen food
Types of chocolates =
Q: Can you explain the different types of chocolate used for baking?
A: Not so long ago, the best way to ensure getting good chocolate was to buy a
European brand with a high cocoa-butter content, but American makers have moved
beyond milk chocolate into some world-class
You can also use the first 2 ideas for the tops of bread. I don't get it but
eyeballs really notice the difference in appearance when I do any of these
following things? go figure?
before baking
Shiny top pie crust = Brush top of crust with lightly beaten egg white Golden
brown top pie
I am wondering if anyone else has the same problems I do making these things...
they never are as thick or fluffy or soft as the ones you can buy already
made... usually they come in a box individually wrapped.
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net
To: Cooking
Here is another potato bake recipe that is easy and versatile.
Easy potato casserole
Yield 8 accompaniment servings
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bag 32 ounces frozen diced hash brown potatoes southern style
Half teaspoon salt
1 cup
This is a Paula Deen recipe (food network), but I have made this a lot. I like
to use this recipe both with chips and as a side dish replacing your typical
3-bean salad. It is really best if allowed to sit and blend flavors over
night. This will last a long time in the fridge!
South Georgia
Drew,
I do a lot of oven fried things i.e. bake instead of frying, that is why I
wondered about the crisper flipper item. I have no trouble with chicken
breasts etc but turning all the French fries in a pan is a pain and sometimes
fish because of its tenderness can be tricky too. Even when I
I have made this for 30 years every Thanksgiving and it is loved by all. the
nice thing is that it can be made way ahead of time
Cranberry mousse
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 3 ounce raspberry or cranberry jello
1 16 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup heavy cream
Bring juice and
: leverenz lever...@cpws.net
To: c n d cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:33 AM
Subject: [CnD] might help in cooking
I just read about this item and thought I would pass this info along.
Sounds like a good idea to me, but if anyone has this item or something
like
this is exactly the same recipe I have, and use.
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Helen Whitehead hwhiteh...@cogeco.ca
To: cooking-in-the-dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:50 AM
Subject: [CnD] ZIPLOC OMELETS
ZIPLOC OMELETS
(This works great!
nope
- Original Message -
From: Dustin djbigred2...@hotmail.com
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] ZIPLOC OMELETS
Won't the zip lock bags melt?
-Original Message-
From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
] ZIPLOC OMELETS
What type do I buy, and how big?
-Original Message-
From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of leverenz
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:11 PM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] ZIPLOC
I hear ya sister! Husband has me looking on line for Christmas ideas and/or
shopping and so far is kind of going one present for them and one for me!! too
funny!
Dee
- Original Message -
From: Penny Reeder penny.ree...@gmail.com
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Monday, October
They usually mean very finely chopped, but I use my garlic press a lot for when
minced is called for. We are huge garlic eaters down here in Tennessee USA, so
never really taste a difference between minced or pressed. The only time I
chop my garlic is when I am going to sauté it, either alone
Not exactly sure what you are asking but try this...
melt some butter and/or margarine in a pan or microwave, add some garlic to it
maybe minced or pressed let it infuse for a while then just toast your bread
and slather the garlic butter on it... hmm? now I'm hungry and it is only 7 AM
here!
Your recipe for southern pecan chocolate cake was given about October 9 and I
am wondering if you find it better to chop the nuts, (rough or fine) or leave
them halved?
Thanks
Dee
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; It's about learning to dance in
the rain.
Scanned by the
I fry mine up with butter then cover, and I don't flip any more. If folks want
over easy or over medium I let them their own. My eggs always end up half out
of the pan... I personally don't mine sunny side up either! I wow guests with
frittatas! *smile*
I do have a cool recipe that really
This recipe is one of the easiest but tastiest meatball recipes I have made.
It can easily be cut in half or increased in size. It is done in a crock pot
which makes serving even easier for big receptions. I usually have a slotted
serving spoon to dish it on to plates and then have
Sausage balls
although I got this recipe from Jimmy dean Italian bulk sausage package, I put
() around personal changes
2 pounds Italian sausage (half hot and half mild)
1-1/2 cups biscuit mix like bisquick
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped green pepper (didn’t use)
½
My son just bought me one of these while at Gatlynburg TN, and I absolutely
love it! I had tossed out the info card so really great that you had the name
and place to buy these. I want to buy some for 2 of my other blind sisters...
best one I have ever used in 36 years of marriage! highly
Patricia,
Here is another quick idea and easy appetizer. This one is easy to fix up if
their are eyeballs around. I had the fixings and my daughter-in-law and one
other woman were able to put a bunch of them together in no time... like
minutes... I was struglging a bit doing them. I was
Fluffy Raspberry Salad Serves 32-40.
3 (3 ounce) boxes raspberry gelatin
2 (3 ounce) boxes orange gelatin
5 cups boiling water
4 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened raspberries
do not use the sweetened kind I think it would be way too sweet, I also think I
used about a bag less raspberries
Coq au vin a chicken stew
serve over noodles or with crusty bread total time 30 minutes
makes four main dish servings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 package (10 ounces) sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves crushed with garlic press
2 pounds small bone in
Chicken Marsala via Olive Garden
4 Chicken half breasts - boneless, skinless
1/4 C. cake flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Oregano
4 Tbsp. Oil
4 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1 C. Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 C. Marsala Wine
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and oregano in a shallow dish. Heat
the oil and
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