[CnD] It said stuffing mix, not starting

2021-01-20 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
There are several brands of stuffing mix available here if you are in the United States. I don't know what is available elsewhere. It has seasonings, dried bread cubes and/or cornbread, and dehydrated vegetables. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cook

[CnD] Jalapeno poppers

2021-01-14 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
The mushroom bombs reminded me a lot of the jalapeno poppers we make at my house. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stems on. Scrape out the seeds and veins. The veins are where the heat is. Fill each pepper half with softened cream cheese. Use the kind that comes in the foi

Re: [CnD] Easy Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Recipe | CDKitchen.com

2021-01-11 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
by myself. Do you still have the recipe and would you share it with us? -Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 3:05 PM To: 'Cooking in the Dark' Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] Easy

Re: [CnD] Easy Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Recipe | CDKitchen.com

2021-01-11 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
wer sodium variety of Cream of chicken and cream of mushroom, but it's still pretty high in salt. I have some DIY recipes for condensed soup I can post. Lisa On 1/11/2021 11:29 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Do these soups have low sodium versions? If so, just how low

Re: [CnD] Easy Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Recipe | CDKitchen.com

2021-01-11 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Do these soups have low sodium versions? If so, just how low are we talking? If it says something like reduced sodium, the sodium content can still be very high. I have not been careful enough with my intake of sodium. I wish that there were healthier convenience foods, but it is difficult to ma

Re: [CnD] Crockpot recipes

2021-01-10 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Some oils are solid at refrigerator temperatures, though. I have stored peanut and sesame oils in the fridge, but they turn solid and have to be thawed out. Not sure about other oils. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Carol Ashland via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sun

Re: [CnD] Crockpot recipes

2021-01-09 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I might try some of these recipes, but I don't see why you absolutely have to have the plastic liner. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, January 9, 2021 3:29 PM To: Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark Cc: Jude DaShiell

Re: [CnD] hard boiled eggs

2020-12-28 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I have also always used this easy-does-it method. Just putting them in a pot of cold water. I've never found hard-boiled eggs to be that fussy. Soft-boiled eggs are a different story. You really can't start them in cold water and expect them to come out right, but since I never make them anyway,

Re: [CnD] Hi, I plan to make these today. I am going to chill them over night and bake in the morning

2020-12-22 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Toasted nuts ad a very special touch. Yes, I know, they sort of partially toast as you bake the cookies, but doing it ahead makes them really good. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Sugar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:26 PM To: CND Cc: S

Re: [CnD] SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS

2020-12-13 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Sugar: About how much oil is needed for this recipe? Is it just enough to coat the pan, or is it enough to deep fry? I did try deep frying 30 years ago, yes I'm that old. I did it while totally blind. So I checked it off the bucket list and the blindness skills list, but I did not care m

Re: [CnD] what are these chips?

2020-12-02 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
hey lasted. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:52 PM To: meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Cc: Jude DaShiell Subject: Re: [CnD] what are these chips? Yes, these weren't very salty but ridged an

Re: [CnD] what are these chips?

2020-12-02 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I remember bugles being sort of ridged, very salty, very greasy, and unfortunately, very tasty. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:03 AM To: 'Cooking in the Dark' Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com Subje

[CnD] ApologyRE: Bluetooth smart air fryer. Who cells this?

2020-11-30 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I am so sorry. I di not process the fact that you were talking about a Bluetooth air fryer, not a WIFI one. The one I am still having a world of trouble with is WIFI, not Bluetooth. So sorry about this. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of BlindEducator via Cookin

Re: [CnD] PowerXL 1700W

2020-11-30 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I've heard of blind people being able to connect and use theirs. All I can say is that I'm happy for them. It's possible that this is not quite the same Cosori air fryer. Mine uses a third party app called Vesync, which I can't get to connect. It is on my phone and even connected to Alexa, b

Re: [CnD] Bluetooth smart air fryer. Who cells this?

2020-11-30 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Is this the one with the Vesync interface? If it is, how did you connect it? I can't get it to connect to save my life. Do you remember the steps? The app is on my phone. It is even connected via Alexa. But I can't get it to connect with the air fryer. I try to pick the Cosori air fryer w

Re: [CnD] post taco seasoning

2020-11-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
This is one of the original ones, though I really like the other one just posted. 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt I

Re: [CnD] multi-purpose air fryer

2020-11-06 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Just so you know this: Consumer Reports does not classify the toaster oven kind of air fryer as a true air fryer. The way the air moves around is different, and that effects both the cooking time and texture of the food. Mine is a Black & Decker that holds a 9 x 13 pan. It has knobs so it can be

Re: [CnD] air fryer

2020-11-01 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Some kitchen counters are more heat resistant than others. Engineered stone, brand name Corian, is not. That's why we didn't buy it when we remodeled our kitchen. Not sure about the older surfaces. But a lot also depends on the feet at the bottom of the air fryer. How tall are they, at least

Re: [CnD] Air Fryer

2020-10-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I wish I had waited for this air fryer. My husband bought a Cosori. It is supposed to be WIFI. I know of a blind guy on Applevis who has managed to connect his. You have to use a third party program called Vesync. Neither they nore Cosori have nay human tech support. I have downloaded the Ves

Re: [CnD] CP Dry Rub Ribs with Baked Apple Chutney

2020-10-28 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
OMG, that sounds so good! Takes the old idea of serving pork chops with applesauce and makes it new and fresh. I will have to try this. Now I understand about the insert. I used to have the kind of crockpot that was all of a piece. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Beha

Re: [CnD] CP Cinnamon And Sugar Almonds

2020-10-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
What is this cooked in? I don't understand about the stoneware well. Mine is just a regular pan, though it's oval, flat on the bottom with sides at right angles to the floor. That's hardly a well. Do you know what they are talking about? Thanks. -Original Message- From: Cookingin

[CnD] Google Searching Rice

2020-10-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I decided to go to that big encyclopedia in the sky, Google, to find out the ultimate answer to the question of whether you need to rinse rice. The answer is, it's complicated. And there are lots of opinions. There are lots of cultures with their own traditions. And there are lots of kinds o

[CnD] You have to read the attachment to read the mesage

2020-10-08 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
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Re: [CnD] Speculaas from King Arthur

2020-10-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Of course, King Arthur sells the almond flour, both untoasted and toasted. I know this. That's probably why it's in the recipe. I'm not knocking it. They should give you recipes to use their products. And, of course, I have bought both these products. I like the toasted one better. I expe

Re: [CnD] Turkey Au Poivre

2020-09-18 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I've always been curious. How do you know that you have reduced the liquid to half? Guessing? Tasting? Pouring it out repeatedly and measuring it? Sometimes it doesn't really matter whether it's exactly half or not. But in some recipes, it might have an effect on the success of the recipe.

[CnD] Tuna Salad with Apple

2020-09-08 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Tuna Salad Tuna ( any tuna brand in water ) Apple ( Red apples would work best for this recipe ) Onion Celery Real Mayonnaise Walnuts Directions: Drain two cans or pouches of tuna in water. In a bowl place your small , chopped pieces of celery and onion.Add as much as yo

[CnD] Seaside Stew

2020-09-08 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Seaside Stew 4 oz can sliced mushroom, drained 1 Tablespoon butter 1 can cream of celery soup 2 cups diced cooked seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 3 Tablespoons white wine Directions In a medium sauce pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms f

[CnD] Crockpot Tuna Noodle Casserole

2020-09-08 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Tuna Noodle Casserole for Crockpot 1 8 to 10 ounce package egg noodles, cooked and drained 2 cans cream of celery soup 1 cup milk 1 16-ounce package frozen peas 2 cans tuna, drained 2 tablespoons melted butter Grease crockpot. Combine all ingredients except butter adding noodles last. Pour butt

[CnD] Slim and Trim Tuna Lasagna

2020-09-08 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Slim and Trim Tuna Lasagna 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 cans tuna, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 8 ounces Swiss or moz

Re: [CnD] Question About Sprouting Broccoli Microgreens

2020-09-06 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
nchy salad and that tart tangy dressing. Thanks, Dani On 9/6/20, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Good luck, Dani. > > I agree with Linda. You can't always tell that seeds have done the > thing they are supposed to do, but you don't want to soak them for > m

Re: [CnD] Question About Sprouting Broccoli Microgreens

2020-09-06 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Good luck, Dani. I agree with Linda. You can't always tell that seeds have done the thing they are supposed to do, but you don't want to soak them for more than twelve hours. Even if you do soak them for longer than that, you have to rinse them after no more than 12 hours. Now you have to make

Re: [CnD] Cooking podcasts and ACB

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
-- > From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] > On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020 11:11 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: meward1...@gmail.com > Subject: [CnD] Cooking podcasts and ACB > > Jennifer: > &g

[CnD] Cooking podcasts and ACB

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
: Saturday, September 5, 2020 10:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jennifer Thompson Subject: Re: [CnD] Clasic Tuna Sandwiches how can I get in the ACB group recipes? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of meward1

[CnD] Traditional New England Fish Chowder

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Traditional New England Fish Chowder 1 pound fillet of haddock or cod (my preference) 1 cup water or clam juice (my preference) Cook slowly until the fish flakes when tried with a fork (do not over-cook!). Remove fish from water and separate into chunks. Add to the cooking water 2 cups potat

[CnD] Slim and Trim Tuna Lasagna

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Slim and Trim Tuna Lasagna 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 cans tuna, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 8 ounces Swiss or moz

[CnD] Poached Salmon, Fancy

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
poached Salmon fancy Ingredients 2 lemons 1 large shallot 2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves, stems reserved 2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves, stems reserved ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup water 1 1¾-2 pound skinless salmon fillet, about 1½ inches at thickest part 2 tablespoons cap

[CnD] Poached Salmon

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Poached Salman Ingredients 1 cup water 2 lemons 1 1¾-2 pound skinless salmon fillet, about 1½ inches at thickest part Salt and pepper to taste Directions Cut the bottom and the top off of one lemon, and cut the lemon into 8 to 10 ¼ inch slices. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges

[CnD] Microwave Salmon Loaf

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Microwave Salmon Loaf 1 egg 1 cup milk 3 pieces of bread cut in to cubes 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 16 ounces cans salmon, boneless or skinless In a large bowl, beat egg slightly and mix in butter, bread cubes, milk, salt and salmon. Place the salmon loaf mixture in to

[CnD] Curry Salmon

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Curry Salmon Salmon fillets ( can use either fresh or frozen ) Real Mayonnaise ( not sure how it would be with miracle whip ) Lemon ( either lemon juice , or fresh lemons ) Curry Powder Dill ( optional ) Directions: In a bowl add all the ingredients to your liking , depending upon y

[CnD] Clasic Tuna Sandwiches

2020-09-05 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I'm working my way through the ACB group's fish document a few recipes at a time. This one looks very adaptable Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich 2 cans (6 ounce each) solid white or chunk light tuna, drained and chopped 1 hard boiled egg, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 Tablespoons choppe

Re: [CnD] OVEN BAKED ONION RANCH CATFISH FILLETS

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
lakes easily. Serve with reserved sauce. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 10:57 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD] Catfish with fall veggies I went lookin

[CnD] Creole Seasoning

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
The Creole seasoning I have seen the most often is called Tony’s. Here is a recipe for homemade. 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Re: [CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
lf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 12:15 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Sorry, it isn't my recipe. I assume you need to cook it. It should have said frozen cooked shrimp. You can get

[CnD] Cindy's Clam Chowder

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Cindy's Clam Chowder 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 5 unpeeled potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced Salt and pepper to taste 2 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams, with juice 2 1.8 ounce packages dry leek soup mix 1 quart half and half Place the bacon in a large pot, and cook on medium high he

Re: [CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
re no instructions I see here for cooking the shrimp. So be careful what you purchase. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 10:19 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Su

[CnD] Broiled Salmon

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
broiled Salmon Place salmon fillet skin side down on broiler pan. Brush with vegetable oil. Broil for approximately 10 to 15 mins, until salmon flakes . Cooking time varies depending on thickness of meat of course. Sprinkle with your favorite creole spices. (Zatarain, Slap Your Mama or T

[CnD] Crispy Battered Fish, Gluten-Free

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Crispy Battered Fish (gluten free) Batter ½ cup cornstarch ½ cup white rice flour ¼ cup tapioca starch ¼ cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup gluten free beer, apple juic

[CnD] Shrimp Creole

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Shrimp Creole 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained or tomato sauce 1/4 teas

Re: [CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
So be careful what you purchase. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 10:19 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL I hav

[CnD] Catfish with fall veggies

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I went looking for this recipe because there were no catfish recipes in the document. I haven’t made it, but I certainly will. Chef Internet says that if you want to cook catfish in a way that isn’t frying, marinade is your friend. Substitute any vegetables you have, like brussels sprouts, b

[CnD] Fish recipe swap

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I will try attaching the fish file to this email. However, I do not know if we can send files, I think we can't, so I will also need to go through the recipes and copy them one by one. Well, I volunteered for this. After doing something completely tactless without thinking about the conseque

[CnD] Shrimp Creole

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Shrimp Creole 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained or tomato sauce 1/4 teas

[CnD] JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I have not personally tried these recipes, but somebody from the ACB Community did. The group meets every two weeks and shares some type of recipe. This one looks good to me. JALAPENO SHRIMP COCKTAIL 1 lb. of Frozen Shrimps: Medium size, deveined and shells removed. 2 Stocks of

[CnD] Alaskan Salmon and Fire Roasted Vegetables

2020-09-04 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Alaskan Salmon and Fire Roasted Vegetables Preheat oven to 375 degrees Place foil on a half sheet cake pan and spray; Place half bag of #599 Schwan's Fire Roasted Vegetables (or your choice of veggies) on half of the sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove pan and place frozen salmon filets

[CnD] Fish recipes

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
pport at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 3:40 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] Sugar's Chic

Re: [CnD] Sugar's Chicken Salad Sandwiches

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
That looks really good. Healthy food doesn't have to be low taste. Have you made this with fish like salmon or tuna? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 5:37 PM To: CND List Cc: Sugar Lopez Subj

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

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
27;t bake breads or biscuits, someone else doesn't make French fries or chocolate cakes, but everyone is heard. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Carol Ashland via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:34 PM To: meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark C

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

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
igh blood sugar, it is not > caused by consuming sugar. This group shares all types of recipes, no > one can say members of the group live by dessert alone. But slippery > slope of regulating which kind of recipes is more welcome is dangerous. > > -Original Message---

[CnD] Hope this is not out of line

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I am wondering if we could have a dessert-free day once? Maybe even once a week? I hope this is not too much out of line. But it's making me have sugar and general junk food cravings just to look at all these desserts, and blind person does not live by dessert alone, much as they might want

Re: [CnD] Robert Redford Recipe - Food.com

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
ber 3, 2020 12:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: Re: [CnD] Robert Redford Recipe - Food.com 1/2 to 1 cup butter, and 1-1/2 cups flour. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, September 3, 20

Re: [CnD] Robert Redford Recipe - Food.com

2020-09-03 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Hello. The Robert Redford recipe from Food.com is confusing. I can't tell how much butter or flour to use. Is it a half cup or a cup and a half? Something is going on with the symbols as they translate. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Helen Whiteh

Re: [CnD] Pie crust

2020-09-02 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Does this taste like a regular pie crust? I have had pie crusts made with oil before and they were a different texture. I didn't mind it too much, but I would not have called it flaky. The pies I am talking about were made with a special recipe that used oil. This was a long time ago, but I

[CnD] Biscuits too crumbly with homemade mix?

2020-09-01 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
The shortening has changed lately and does not feel the same. This is good for us because they had to get rid of the trans fats. But is that possibly why recipes come out a little differently than they did before? If they come out too crumbly, maybe just use a little less. This mix doesn't ha

Re: [CnD] One Pan Dinner from NBP

2020-08-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
, I agree with you. I was disappointed in the food prep of the items as well. Jeanne On 8/29/20, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I bought the one pan dinner book from National Braille Press. I was > disappointed in it. > > It is true that these recipes technically we

[CnD] One Pan Dinner from NBP

2020-08-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
ed by Food magazine. It is from a Food Magazine issue. Jeanne On 8/29/20, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I understand where you are coming from, LOL. That's one reason I > asked for the sheet pan recipes. I felt like my blood sugar was going > up just from rea

Re: [CnD] another carrot cake recipe T&T (tried and true)

2020-08-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, August 29, 2020, 11:49 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: That looks good and pretty easy. I will be making it soon. I think that this kind of carrot cake is actually better without the frosting. I love cream cheese frosting as much as the next

Re: [CnD] another carrot cake recipe T&T (tried and true)

2020-08-29 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
That looks good and pretty easy. I will be making it soon. I think that this kind of carrot cake is actually better without the frosting. I love cream cheese frosting as much as the next person. But I think it sort of overpowers the cake. I have never eaten the icing straight. Oh no, not me

Re: [CnD] Sheet pan dinner question

2020-08-27 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Here's information I gleaned and rewrote from Epicurious. A full sheet pan is too wide to go in most home ovens, so it is not the one that sheet pan dinners are used for. It measures 26 by 18 inches. Monstrous. The pan referred to in the sheet pan recipes is what's called a half sheet pan. I

Re: [CnD] Sheet Pan Steak with Green Beans and Red Skin Potatoes

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
No, it comes as a powder, just like the other kinds of paprika. I have one that is called sweet and another that says it's hot. I've sen smoky paprika and smoky Spanish. I don't know if there is a difference between those two. I bought it from https://www.penzeys.com/ I went there to find low

Re: [CnD] Sheet Pan Steak with Green Beans and Red Skin Potatoes

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Thanks, this one looks good, too. It's also the kind I was looking for. I haven't done anything like this with steak, and I almost never use broil, so it will be good for me to try. Smoked paprika is a recent addition to my spice shelf. I used only regular or hot paprika before. Now I'm wonder

Re: [CnD] Peach Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Thanks, yum. This looks good. In answer to the question, I am not sure what the recipe is saying, but I think I would nestle the vegetables around the chicken. You are not supposed to let them pile on top of each other though. It does seem to me that it might be a good idea to put the chicken i

[CnD] Any good sheet pan recipes?

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Does anybody here have any good sheet pan recipes? The kind with the vegetables and protein all cooked on a baking sheet? That's one of the newest trends in cooking these days. I still like the old comfort food I grew up on, but now, with metabolic syndrome and being a woman of, ahem, a certain

Re: [CnD] Broccoli casserole

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
My mom's recipe is similar to this one. She uses mild cheddar though; I bet it's good with the sharp cheese. From: Cookinginthedark on behalf of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:28:49 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbrad

[CnD] Broccoli casserole

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Easy Broccoli casserole 2 10 ounce packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups crushed crackers 2 tablespoons melted butter Preheat the oven to 350. Spray or grease

Re: [CnD] BC German Chocolate Cake

2020-08-26 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Thanks for sending this made-from-scratch recipe. Generally, I don't use cake mixes, though I have made an exception every once in a while. They are usually much lighter than I can get them from scratch, but they have that funky something taste that I don't like. -Original Message- F

Re: [CnD] Modification of recipe for home made taco seasoning.

2020-08-25 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
so we are really > trying to cut back on our sodium intake. > > On 8/24/2020 10:00 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > > I like this better than the store bought kind. I think I will double > or quadruple this next time because it is only enough for a couple of re

Re: [CnD] Locklid Saucepans And colanders

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
pasta out. With the colander, you have to open the pan while the pasta and the water are still red hot, and pour into a colander. I would rather do the locklid pan. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August

Re: [CnD] T&T Yeast Bread Recipes Wanted please?

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
White Batter bread 1 package dry yeast 1-1/2 cups warm milk 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups white flour Sprinkle the yeast over the milk. Mix all ingredients, starting with 2 cups of the flour. Stir well. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Smooth the

Re: [CnD] T&T Yeast Bread Recipes Wanted please?

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
This is my favorite. Manchet Bread 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted, or 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs, beaten 7 to 8 cups flour 2 packages yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water to dissolve yeast In saucepan or microwave, heat the sugar, salt, milk, and butter until very hot

Re: [CnD] Modification of recipe for home made taco seasoning.

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
seasoning contain so much salt; got some high blood pressure around here, so we are really trying to cut back on our sodium intake. On 8/24/2020 10:00 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: I like this better than the store bought kind. I think I will double or quadruple this next time

[CnD] Tex Mex Corn Casserole

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Now that we are on the Gringo-Mex theme, here's another casserole that I used to make at Thanksgiving. Mexican Corn Casserole 4 eggs, beaten 1 can corn, drained 1 can cream-style corn 1-1/2 cups cornmeal 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 1 cup butter, melted 2 cans (4 ounces each) green chilies, cho

Re: [CnD] Homemade taco seasoning

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
e better than any of those salsas > now marketed. > If you're in WalMart, some idiot manufacturers mis-labeled jars of > jalapinio peppers as nachos. So if you can't find your jalapinios, > that's why. > > On Mon, 24 Aug 2020, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wr

Re: [CnD] Homemade taco seasoning

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I like this better than the store bought kind. I think I will double > or quadruple this next time because it is only enough for a couple of recipes. > I used about half of it to substitute for one packet. Ingredients are > only a guidelin

[CnD] Homemade taco seasoning

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I like this better than the store bought kind. I think I will double or quadruple this next time because it is only enough for a couple of recipes. I used about half of it to substitute for one packet. Ingredients are only a guideline, of course. 1 tablespoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake Pecans, walnuts. As long as you have lots of either or both. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:02

Re: [CnD] Lock-lid saucepan

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
We used to have lock lid pasta pots at my old job in rehab. But they were very thin. I didn't recommend them because, to tell the truth, I didn't feel safe using them. They looked to me like they were just asking to tump over when I put the top on. Very flimsy. Maybe these ones you guys have a

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

2020-08-24 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I usually substitute pecans for walnuts. My husband has trouble with walnuts. I like them, but good Texans use more pecans anyway. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 5:47 PM To: cookinginthedark@acb

Re: [CnD] Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
riginal Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 6:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry Sugar: Have you made this? Where do you get the fermented black bea

Re: [CnD] Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Sugar: Have you made this? Where do you get the fermented black beans? I have had them in restaurants but have not seen them anywhere. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 3:28 PM To: CND List

Re: [CnD] revisiting measuring cups

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I agree that if I absolutely had to pick only one set of measuring cups, I would go for the stainless steel ones with the lines inside. This is because of the lines and because of being able to put them right in hot liquids. I have been known to use them as ladles as well. But I use both the m

Re: [CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
cture. Thank god for that book though! On 8/20/2020 2:08 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Yesterday for lunch, I went back to something I did when I first > started cooking, back when I was new to cooking and too broke to buy > expensive stuff like meat. Yeah, meat was ex

Re: [CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
of teaching cooking to people who are blind, I didn't know what I was doing. I just kind of made it up as I went, until someone came along and gave me some structure. Thank god for that book though! On 8/20/2020 2:08 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Yesterday for lunch, I

Re: [CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch

2020-08-21 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
at I was doing. I just kind of made it up as I went, until someone came along and gave me some structure. Thank god for that book though! On 8/20/2020 2:08 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Yesterday for lunch, I went back to something I did when I first > started cooking, ba

[CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch

2020-08-20 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
Yesterday for lunch, I went back to something I did when I first started cooking, back when I was new to cooking and too broke to buy expensive stuff like meat. Yeah, meat was expensive those days. So my version of curried rice was about as far from authentic as you can get, but this is what I di

[CnD] The seeds are now labeled

2020-08-20 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
They are all bagged up and labeled. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Broken Glass in Garbage Disposal

2020-08-20 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
No, just have the plumber do it and stay safe. Besides, you are likely to have to call them anyway. But if you try it yourself, you might have both the plumber and medical bills. That really sounds awful. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of diane.fann7--- via Cook

Re: [CnD] Update on labels and cards

2020-08-19 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
ssage- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 5:34 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD] Update on labels and cards The cards got here today that are 100 pound weight. I looked again at the ch

[CnD] Update on labels and cards

2020-08-19 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
The cards got here today that are 100 pound weight. I looked again at the cheaper Amazon ones, and I think there are something like 76. If they are just a little thinner than these, they will be perfectly adequate for labeling. ___ Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions: cutting straight

2020-08-19 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
paper like what > > Braille paper is made of. I bought some a few years ago that is like > > the stuff really flimsy magazine covers are made of; boy was I > > surprised and unhappy when I opened the package. It doesn't hold up > > too well for long-term use and gets s

Re: [CnD] Helen's Favorite Shepherd's Pie

2020-08-19 Thread meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark
I wish somebody could put a spell on my husband to make him think he likes shepherd's pie. That and cauliflower and spinach. And I know that he wishes that I liked tomatoes, pickle relish, yellow mustard, and spam, yuck! -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Regina M

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