[CnD] HOLIDAY PUMPKIN TRES LECHES CAKE

2011-12-06 Thread Sugar
HOLIDAY PUMPKIN TRES LECHES CAKE 1 Box French Vanilla, (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker 1 Pumpkin Spice Jell-O Instant Pudding Pie Filling 2 tbsp Oil 8 eggs Water (amount called for each box) 4 ts. Vanilla Mix all ingredients together and pour into a rectangle pan and bake. Cool ten minutes.

[CnD] Bourbon Pound Cake

2011-12-06 Thread Sugar
Bourbon Pound Cake 1 lb Butter; softened 3 c Sugar 8 Eggs; separated 2/3 c Bourbon 2 ts Vanilla 2 ts Almond extract 3 c Flour 1/2 c Chopped nuts 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 10 tube pan well, sprinkle with chopped nuts. 2. Cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks

[CnD] Moroccan Chicken Salad

2011-12-06 Thread Sugar
Moroccan Chicken Salad Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each Total Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Recipe Ingredients: 1. 2 cups cooked rice 2. 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 3. 2 cups shredded carrots 4. 1/4 cup sliced scallions 5. 1/4

[CnD] new microwaves

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Deatherage
Hello, we have been having problems with our microwave. when ever you take the plate out to clean it and go to put it back in it is hard to get back in. I am talking about the plate that goes around. I once had a sharp and it wasn't any problem to work with but this Panasonic is a

Re: [CnD] Anyone ever used a Keurig?

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Deatherage
Hello, I also have the thing you can put your own coffee in. that makes it nice. as far as taste, to me that is a personal thing. I think it is good but some one else might not agree. it is nice because we have the chocolate and the hot tea cups for it also. the Earl Grey is very good. i

Re: [CnD] new microwaves

2011-12-06 Thread Charles Rivard
Does the platter sit on rollers when in the microwave? Maybe there is something under them that causes it to be off center? You might try taking the set of rollers out and check. If there isn't anything else wrong, it would be a shame to have to get a new one because of something that could

Re: [CnD] new microwaves

2011-12-06 Thread Nicole Massey
Also note that the ring of rollers under the carousel plate wear out. I don't know if you can buy replacements, but if so that might fix the problem. Getting a carousel plate situated correctly is something of a headache for blind folks. -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] bar b cups

2011-12-06 Thread Charles Rivard
You whack the side of the cardboard can, along a diagonally running crease, against the edge of a countertop. The can pops open and you unravel it along the crease. Inside is a roll of raw dough. The dough will spread out flat, revealing perforations by which you can separate it into the

Re: [CnD] bar b cups

2011-12-06 Thread Tom Dickhoner
Once you open that can of biscuits, it will make a popping sound once it opens. There is yeast or something in the doe that causes the pop. The biscuits taste great. -Original Message- From: Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 2:06 PM To:

[CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Allison Fallin
Hello, Whenever I cook oatmeal following the package directions, it ends up all over the carousell in the microwave. Any suggestions? Allison Fallin ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Alex Hall
When I do this, I use oats and my own flavors (cinnamon, brown sugar, whatever). I mix the dry ingredients together, then add enough milk to just cover everything. I do this in a deep bowl, then heat the whole thing until the oats are soft. I never have it spill, unless I forget and use a smaller

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread carollablady
I don't remember what the directions were, but I usually divide the time into thirds and stir. If the oatmeal is quite warm after the second stir, cut down the time for the last cooking. Also, it is helpful to use a taller bowl. Carol On 12/6/2011 2:15 PM, Allison Fallin wrote: Hello,

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Nicole Massey
What kind of oatmeal? When making instant I just heat the water for three minutes and the add oatmeal and other ingredients. A lid or one of those covers Dale talked about on a recent show might help, as would a larger container, as I suspect it's bubbling over during the cooking process.

Re: [CnD] Moroccan Chicken Salad

2011-12-06 Thread Abby Vincent
This sounds like a great dish to serve for lunch or light supper. What's a good dish to accompany it? I'd try pita bread, but that seems a bit plain. Any ideas? Abby -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Tom Dickhoner
I remember when I was living in my old apartment back in 1981 when I started living on my own that I made oat meal in a coffee cup. I learned the hard way that you don't put water and oat meal in the same cup and boil in the microwave. The oat meal expands, and it goes in your microwave oven.

Re: [CnD] Moroccan Chicken Salad

2011-12-06 Thread Nicole Massey
I'd think Couscous with redcurrants in it would be great. (Don't have a recipe, but I bet there are some on the web) Tabouleh or hummus also might be nice with it, as would Baba Ganouj. Dolmas might also be nice -- any Mediterranean or Greek dish might go well with it. -Original Message-

[CnD] 12 Days from Dixie

2011-12-06 Thread Donald
Hello Dixie, I really love these recipes. I have only found 4 so far...so what day should we be on as of Monday Dec. 5? Thanks. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread williams4895
I have found that putting the oatmeal in a deep kind of bowl works best for me. It doesn't come out that way. Hope this helps. - Original Message - From: Allison Fallin afal...@cox.net To: Cooking in the Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 2:15 PM

[CnD] Vanilla Scented Holiday Milk Punch

2011-12-06 Thread Sugar
Vanilla Scented Holiday Milk Punch Source: Cooking.com Makes 6 servings Simple to mix, this warming punch is flecked with bits of real vanilla bean. For a final flourish, dust the top with cinnamon sugar if you like. RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 tablespoons

Re: [CnD] My RUM BALLS

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Deatherage
Hi Sugar, when you store the rum balls for a couple of weeks in a tightly sealed container do you have to refrigerate it or can it just set out. i never take any thing for granit. Bill Deatherage ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

[CnD] 12 Days of Cookies Day 5: The Neelys' Spiced Gingerbread Piggies

2011-12-06 Thread Dixie
Spiced Gingerbread Piggies Recipe courtesy The Neelys Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup mild molasses 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread gail johnson
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Re: [CnD] new microwaves

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Deatherage
Hi That is a good idea but I have already thought of that. this problem has been going on for a while. not only has it been a problem for my wife and myself but my mother-in-law came over and looked at it and she couldn't see anything there and had the same problem putting it back. I have

Re: [CnD] 12 Days of Cookies Day 5: The Neelys' Spiced GingerbreadPiggies

2011-12-06 Thread Sugar
Hi Dixie these are great, keep them comeing sugar And the angel said unto them, Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Deatherage
Hi, I don't cook it in the packages the instant oat meal but i cook it using the quaker oats in the round container like I use for baking. it takes a minute and what i find if you cook it for a minute it works fine but when I tried it for 2 it ran over the sides. I hope this helps Bill

[CnD] Appetizer recipes

2011-12-06 Thread williams4895
Does anyone have anymore appetizer recipe's using crescent roll dough or canned biscuits? Something that isn't sweet. Thanks. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] tex mix role ups

2011-12-06 Thread Amanda Wilson
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[CnD] TORTILLA PINWHEELS

2011-12-06 Thread Amanda Wilson
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[CnD] Asparagus Roll Ups

2011-12-06 Thread Amanda Wilson
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Re: [CnD] new microwaves

2011-12-06 Thread Dawnelle
The reason you are seeing that shifting is because you don't have the plate set in correctly. I can relate. I have a Panasonic and have to struggle with the plate sometimes. Remember that, on the bottom of your plate, there is a triangular piece that you have to fit onto the corresponding

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Sandy from OK!
Yes! That happened to me a few times. If you are using the to go oatmeal cups, you might either transfer it to a larger sized cereal bowl, and put no more water than is recommended into it before preparing. If you get too much water, this spew over occurs. It might be a tad thicker than you

[CnD] Savory Parmesan Bites

2011-12-06 Thread Amanda Wilson
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Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Jude DaShiell
When I do oatmeal in the microwave, I put 1 cup of oatmeal and 1-1/2 cups of water in a large bowl. I microwave for 1 minute. Then I stir. Then I microwave for 2 minutes. Then it's time to eat breakfast. Lately I've been putting a half can of pumpkin pie mix into the oatmeal before cooking

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Jude DaShiell
Actually, Dr. Ozz recommends 100% pureed pumpkin be added. If I do that though I need to add pumpkin spice and a teaspoon of cinnamon. On Tue, 6 Dec 2011, Nicole Massey wrote: What kind of oatmeal? When making instant I just heat the water for three minutes and the add oatmeal and other

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Allison Fallin
I used quick cooking oats. But I just talked to my sister and I think the problem was that I cooked it for too long. I checked with Directions for Me and they said to cook it for two to two and one half minutes. 2 minutes.- Original Message - From: Jude DaShiell

[CnD] pizza roles

2011-12-06 Thread Amanda Wilson
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[CnD] 12 Days of Cookies Day 6: Giada's Holiday Biscotti

2011-12-06 Thread Dixie
Giada De Laurentiis' Holiday Biscotti Giada likes these crisp cookies because she can snack on them all day — not just at dessert. She says of the white-chocolate-covered treats, My favorite is to dip them in my coffee. Holiday Biscotti Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentis Recipe

Re: [CnD] Moroccan Chicken Salad

2011-12-06 Thread sharon
Hi Abby, Why don't you try Texas Toast with Garlic butter? That sounds good to me. Sharon - Original Message - From: Abby Vincent aevinc...@ca.rr.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Sugar' sugarsy...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Sandy from OK!
Is this the large can of Libby's ppumpkin pie mix that you used half of or is it the fifteen ounce can of pureed pumpkin? -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell Sent: Tuesday, December 06,

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Sandy from OK!
I use the envelopes of Quaker instant oatmeal, the flavored ones, and some times, the same but in the to go cups. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Allison Fallin Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 4:39

Re: [CnD] My Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip

2011-12-06 Thread Debbra Piening
Not having used canned artichokes before, I'm a little concerned about the quantity that this recipe makes. Do either of you ever have occasion to double it? -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Penny

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Jude DaShiell
It's the 16 ounce cans.On Tue, 6 Dec 2011, Sandy from OK! wrote: Is this the large can of Libby's ppumpkin pie mix that you used half of or is it the fifteen ounce can of pureed pumpkin? -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread sharon
When I cook oatmeal in the microwave, I do it for 30 seconds, then stir, then another 30 seconds then stir and then another final 30 seconds then stir and eat. So, it takes 90 seconds but I break that time up so the oatmeal will settle down and it never boils over. I use to cook the instant

[CnD] Cookies in muffin tins?

2011-12-06 Thread Joy Wolf
I'm so sorry, I know this was discussed and I guess I didn't pay as much attention as I thought I did, lol. Someone on here mentioned that they put their cookies in muffin pans to make them easier to work with, and that it works well and makes nice round cookies. Do you usually just put the

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Drew Hunthausen
I use those oatmeal envelopes and use a large ceramic bowl with high sides. The bowl is much larger than I need, but I don't have to worry about it over flowing. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [CnD] Cookies in muffin tins?

2011-12-06 Thread Jay
I use only silicone muffin pans when I bake cookies. I just follow the directions for the cookie recipe, but instead of placing the cookies on a cookie sheet, I drop them into the cups of the silicone muffin pans. Being silicone, I never grease the pans and so far have had no trouble

Re: [CnD] tex mix role ups

2011-12-06 Thread Charles Rivard
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Re: [CnD] Moroccan Chicken Salad

2011-12-06 Thread olb
As an accompaniment to this salad, 2 distinct side dishes come to mind: First, a cole slaw would go nicely with this salad. Secondly, how about a fruit salad featuring mandarin oranges and seedless grapes. Carol B. - Original Message - From: Sugar sugarsy...@sbcglobal.net To:

Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave

2011-12-06 Thread Tara Fairchild
Yep use a bigger bowl for sure. Always do it this way too. - Original Message - From: Drew Hunthausen dhunthau...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Oatmeal and the microwave I use those oatmeal envelopes and use a

[CnD] Butter and Jam Thumbprints

2011-12-06 Thread Shannon Hannah
Butter and Jam Thumbprints 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup raspberry, cherry or strawberry jam Instructions Preheat oven

Re: [CnD] My RUM BALLS

2011-12-06 Thread Tom Dickhoner
No. My mom used to make burbon balls. They were made like chocolate. You can keep them out at room temperature, and they won't hurt anything. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: Bill Deatherage bi...@insightbb.com Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 2:29 PM To: