I guess I am the total opposite. I cannot stand salted butter, part of it is I didn't grow up with it.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:57 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [CnD] Butter I only get that if a recipe calls for it. I've tried it with things other than baked goods and I just can't stand it. On 8/5/2020 3:15 PM, Immigrant via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I only buy unsalted butter. I never liked salted butter. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:38 AM > To: [email protected] > Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole > > No.?? Real butter works for just about everything.?? What's really good is > sweet cream butter.?? Land O'Lakes sells it, but some local stores have > their own brand. It's a bit sweeter and creamier than real salted butter and > totally worth the expense. > > > Lisa > > > On 8/5/2020 10:22 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >> If you think about it, eating sweetened grits is no different from >> making sweet cornbread. For me, what matters is the butter. And no >> nasty margarine either. I did a little dance when they came out with >> the idea that margarine was bad for us after all. Poetic justice. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >> Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:18 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole >> >> I honestly didn't know any better and now I can't stop. <grin> >> >> >> On 8/5/2020 10:15 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>> Grits are versatile. One of the most perfect foods. You can sweeten >>> them like oatmeal if you want to. As long as you don't make me eat >>> them that way LOL! >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>> Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:12 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole >>> >>> Oh you guys, I'm such a transgressive grits eater.?? I like mine >>> sweet like oatmeal.?? I add butter and sweetener and sometimes even >>> some cinnamon.?? I didn't realize until a few years ago that I was >>> eating them the quote wrong way quote.?? I didn't grow up in the deep >>> south, but my parents are from Southern Ohio and I'm from Southern IL >>> and I lived in Florida for a bit, so I'm not sure how I got started >>> eating them that way.?? It tastes really good, though.?? LOL >>> >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/5/2020 9:39 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>> Love those grits! >>>> >>>> I make garlic cheese grits. Which is exactly what it sounds like, ad >>>> the >>> garlic powder early but the butter and cheese when the grits are done. >>> I will also copy out a lovely grits casserole recipe if anybody is >> interested. >>> I stole it from an NFB cookbook. Never tried doing it in the >>> microwave, so I can't say anything about that. >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>> Behalf Of Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark >>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:36 AM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Cc: Janet Brown <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >>>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> I too love grits. I make them on the stove but you can make them in >>>> the >>> microwave. I put one half cup of grits in a pan and add two cups of >>> water. I also add salt and pepper plus a generous amount of butter. I >>> stir all of this around until the grits absorb the water and the >>> sound you hear from the cooking changes. >>>> But, I have also bought instant grits followed the directions and >>>> cooked >>> them in the microwave about thirty seconds or until the texture is right. >>>> Of course you can make those grits patties probably by adding an >>>> egg, >>> green onions or however you make them. I have never done it and can >>> only suspect you add more butter and bake them in a greased pan or >>> dish for a while until they are done. I used to fry up corn meal mush >> which is similar. >>> I don't know if this helps but I agree that grits are essencial to >>> happiness. We mix them with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. >>>> Good luck and have fun >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> ???Here's from one grits lover to another. >>>>> In short, how do you do it? >>>>> I haven't had grits in a long time. >>>>> I also love fried grit patties. >>>>> They're like grit hash browns. >>>>> If your tips and tricks for making grits aren't to tricky and can >>>>> be done >>> in the toaster oven and or the microwave oven? >>>>> Please share. >>>>> Ron KR3DOG >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn via Cookinginthedark >>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 23:42 >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Cc: Evelyn >>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >>>>> >>>>> I'm the same way. I'm glad this topic came up because while I make >>>>> grits >>> for our breakfast fairly often I haven't had polenta in ages so I'll >>> need to correct that very soon. Since we're talking about corn. I >>> have to say the corn on the cob has been exceptionally yummy this summer. >> I love the stuff! >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2020 7:46 PM >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>> >>>>> Oh, I love everything with corn; tortillas, pollenta etc. >>>>> >>>>> One of my dreams/fantasies is to have a little angel on my shoulder >>>>> so we could just go aisle by aisle in the grocery store, and the >>>>> little angel would tell me everything that is there. (smile) >>>>> >>>>>> On 8/1/2020 6:25 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> No interest in polenta, otherwise known in the South as cornmeal mush. >>> (smile) I am really interested in the pasta. Happy to know gemelli is >>> included. I'll be looking for them. Thanks. >>>>>> Diane >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:45 PM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Dianne: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> So, I gave you a little misinformation. The pollenta we bought >>>>>> isn't >>> microwavable, however, there are three types of pasta you can microwave. >>>>>> Rotini, elb ow mac, and/r gemmelly. Gimelly is like a twisty pasta. >>>>>> You >>> only microwave them for one minute. Hope this helps. >>>>>> Sorry for the misinformation. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 8/1/2020 4:57 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>>> Linda, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have had microwave rice in a pouch. I heard about pasta, but, >>>>>>> didn't >>> know where to look for it. Is all that other stuff you mentioned in >>> pouches like the rice? Thanks. >>>>>>> Diane >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:39 PM >>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There are so many things you can buy now that can be microwaved. >>>>>>> You >>> can buy quinoa, rigatoni, instant rice, brown and white, basmadi and >>> jasmine and even pollenta. Amazing, especially on these hot days when >>> you don't want to heat up the house. >>>>>>> Linda >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 8/1/2020 3:58 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>>>> You could also use canned salmon instead of the tuna. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I didn't know you could do Mac and Cheese this way. I am one of >>>>>>>> those people who thinks that the microwave is for reheating >>>>>>>> leftovers and warming coffee. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark >>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:19 PM >>>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>>> Cc: Deborah Armstrong <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Subject: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My Husband's favorite: I invented this recipe because it uses >>>>>>>> stuff I can stock up on and I can make it in a half-hour after a >>>>>>>> busy day or before a busy evening. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For a change, try some of those flavored tuna in packets. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese >>>>>>>> 2 cups hot water >>>>>>>> 1/4 cup hot milk >>>>>>>> ?? cup butter >>>>>>>> 2 cans about 10 oz tuna packed in water >>>>>>>> 1 pkg highly flavored tuna (2-3 ounces optional) >>>>>>>> 1 can peas >>>>>>>> 1 can Pringles or equivalent amount of chips >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Microwave the macaroni in 2 cups water in a greased, covered >>>>>>>> dish for four minutes. Stir, turn and microwave another 4 >>>>>>>> minutes. DO NOT >>> drain! >>>>>>>> Stir in the sauce packet and hot milk. Stir in the optional >>>>>>>> butter, preferably melted. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Add the drained tuna and stir. Add the drained peas and stir. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Crumble the chips in a zip-lock bag. Sprinkle on top and press down. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Microwave now uncovered, for 4 minutes. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Notes: If you use another brand of boxed mac and cheese such as >>>>>>>> Cracker barrel, you may need to reduce the liquid, especially if >>>>>>>> the sauce packet is gel and not powder. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> --Debee >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> >>>>> In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards >>>>> and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed >>>>> Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed >>>>> Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
