Re: [CnD] Self-Rising Flour Biscuits

2013-01-09 Thread Sandy
Self-rising Flour Biscuits 5 c. self rising flour 1/3 c. Crisco 1 c. buttermilk Sift self rising flour into a large mixing bowl. Place the 1/3 cup of Crisco into a hollowed out well in the center of the flour. Using a fork, mix the flour and Crisco. Do not use all of the flour. Pour the

[CnD] No Shortening Surprise Biscuits

2013-01-09 Thread Sandy
No Shortening Surprise Biscuits 4 tbsp mayonnaise 2 c. whole milk 2 c. self rising flour (soft wheat) Combine all ingredients in bowl; toss with fork until moist. Drop by spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes at 450°F. Makes 24 small biscuits. Can be patted out or gently rolled and

[CnD] Quick Buttermilk Biscuits

2013-01-09 Thread Sandy
Quick Buttermilk Biscuits 1/3 cup melted butter 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup self-rising flour Dash salt Preheat oven to 425°F to 450°F. Mix all ingredients with a fork. Using a serving spoon, scoop out about a 1/2 spoon full of dough and shape into biscuits by hand and place on an ungreased baking

[CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies?

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi. I can't remember if it was Kimberly or someone else who mentioned they had their grandma's recipe for brownies made with hot chocolate mix. Can you post that one whoever you were? *smile*. My little boy has had a sweet tooth and wants a little something for dessert every night. I'm looking

Re: [CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies?

2013-01-09 Thread Kimberly Qualls
Jeri, yes, it was me...This wasn't one of her recipes, but I found it on another email list with 5 incredibly easy cheats for yummies...The recipe for is: Easy Microwave Brownie Cheat Empty about 3 packages of instant hot chocolate mix (with or without marshmallows) into a mug with 4 tablespoons

Re: [CnD] Donuts Made from Biscuit Dough!

2013-01-09 Thread Kimberly Qualls
If you don't have a deep fryer for the doughnuts, you can fry them in oil in a pan about a minute or so on each side, and they turn out just as yummy...I was talking to my sister last night, and she said that a friend of her's fries them and instead of poking a hole out, she fills them with

[CnD] température dilemma

2013-01-09 Thread Holly Anderson
Hi all. I'm going to make those shake and bake chicken legs I talked about the other day. However, I wanted to make some potatoes with them, the chicken needs to be on 400 and the potatoes need to be on 450. Could the potatoes cook on 400 and just take longer, or should I just do some other

Re: [CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies?

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi Kimberly. Wow, this sounds interesting. Who would have thought you could do something like this with instant hot chocolate mix. My house is never without the stuff, so we'll be giving it a try. Have you made it? Does it come out chewy and gooey or kind of thick and pudding like? Dylan, my son,

Re: [CnD] temperature dilemma

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi Holly. Are you talking about plain whole baked potatoes or another kind of potatoes dish? If you're talking about regular whole baked potatoes they will bake just fine at the lower temperature. Depending on the size of them, they may take a little longer, but just keep poking them with a fork

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Debbra Piening
For those who have deep fryers, is there a particular deep fryer that you've found to work well for you as a blind person? I know deep frying is possible to do; I just have never had enough nerve to try! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org

[CnD] Baking Pan Brownies

2013-01-09 Thread Sherri Crum
Baking Pan Brownies 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/4 c. cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350º. Generously grease a 9 inch square pan. In greased pan, with fork, stir together sugar, flour, walnuts, cocoa,

[CnD] Chocolate Bliss ... Brownies

2013-01-09 Thread Sherri Crum
Chocolate Bliss Caramel Brownies 4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate 3/4 c. butter or regular margarine 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 1 c. flour 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts 1 pkg. (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 2 tbsp milk 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chunks Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x

[CnD] Chicken Cacciatore

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
I'm going to make this over this coming weekend. I wonder if it would come out better in the oven? Hmm, sounds good no matter what. Chicken Cacciatore 2 medium onions, sliced thin 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken breasts or legs 2 tsp. dry oregano 2 garlic cloves

Re: [CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies?

2013-01-09 Thread Ann Bliss
have you actually tried these? Ann -Original Message- From: Kimberly Qualls Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:28 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies? Jeri, yes, it was me...This wasn't one of her recipes, but I found it on another

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
For deep frying, which is a whole lot easier, I seem to remember that you fry them for about 30 seconds per side at 375 degrees. Don't quote me on the time, though. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. - Original Message - From: Jeri Milton jjmil...@cox.net

Re: [CnD] temperature dilemma

2013-01-09 Thread Holly Andersen
Well, they aren't exactly baked potatoes. But more like french fries, or what I call ovenfried potatoes. But it sounds like it could work on the lower temperature. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2013, at 10:58 AM, Jeri Milton jjmil...@cox.net wrote: Hi Holly. Are you talking about plain

[CnD] Butterscotch Brownies

2013-01-09 Thread Debbra Piening
Butterscotch Brownies 1/3 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter, add other ingredients. Stir well; spread into buttered 7 by 7-inch square pan, and bake for 25

Re: [CnD] Chicken Cacciatore

2013-01-09 Thread Denise Millette
I never wine on hand. What can you substitute? Sounds great! Denise Millette On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Jeri Milton jjmil...@cox.net wrote: I'm going to make this over this coming weekend. I wonder if it would come out better in the oven? Hmm, sounds good no matter what. Chicken

Re: [CnD] temperature dilemma

2013-01-09 Thread Abby Vincent
If you mean baked potatoes, I use them a lot. They'll be fine at lower temps and longer times. I have a toaster oven that I use to bake or roast things at the same time and different temperatures. This is a good time to look for one, as many kitchen appliances are on sale. Abby -Original

[CnD] terminology for clarity - Re: temperature dilemma

2013-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
To me, an oven fried potato would be a thicker piece that does not get crispy. A French fry is thin and crispy, like what you would get at a McDonald's. I prefer French fries to even what are referred to as a steak fry which is thicker, or potato rounds which are round and thick. ---

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
Any deep fryer that has 1 or 2 baskets that can be lowered from the outside of the fryer will be safe for a blind person. A locking lid is also preferable, and one that stays relatively cool to the touch on the outside is really good. The one I have does get fairly warm on the outside, but is

[CnD] ox tail recipe

2013-01-09 Thread Abby Vincent
I'm doing the one that calls for pimento seeds. I can't find them in the grocery stores I looked in. I don't know what they taste like, so don't know if there's anything to substitute. Anyone have any ideas? Abby ___ Cookinginthedark mailing

Re: [CnD] ox tail recipe

2013-01-09 Thread kerry Friddell
Abby, would you post your ox-tail recipe? Thanks, Kerry - Original Message - From: Abby Vincent aevinc...@ca.rr.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 1:57 PM Subject: [CnD] ox tail recipe I'm doing the one that calls for pimento seeds. I can't find

Re: [CnD] Hot Chocolate Mix Brownies?

2013-01-09 Thread Kimberly Qualls
I haven't made it yet...We are out of instant choc mix, at the moment, so I'll have to wait until I can get to the store...Let me know if you mak it...I think RJ will be a big fan also...Def let me know it turns out On 1/9/13, Ann Bliss annbli...@gmail.com wrote: have you actually tried

[CnD] Recipe Request

2013-01-09 Thread Anita
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone happens to have any 3 ingredient recipes or if anyone knows of any 3 ingredient recipe groups? Anita and the unsinkable Mollie Brown e-mail: abbrown6...@charter.net facebook: anita...@facebook.com twitter: anitabrow...@twitter.com skype:

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Mike and jean
Hey, I think you did a great job describing how to make these donuts. I will try them. by the way, there is a new product on that market that may make frying eaiser for the blind. There is a new universal basket that will fit most sauce pans. this basket is used to turn any sauce pan into a

[CnD] Buttermilk Chess Pie Recipe?

2013-01-09 Thread Nicole Massey
Looking for a buttermilk chess pie recipe, preferably one you've made. Also would like a butter chess pie recipe, again preferring ones you've made. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Recipe Request

2013-01-09 Thread Vicki
There is an NLS book about three ingredient cooking. I don't know what it is called. But if you have access to National Library Service, If you're in the U.S., you could probably find it there on the web site. Vicki - Original Message - From: Anita abbrown6...@charter.net To:

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi Mike. Oh, that would be neat to have. What will they think of next? Jeri -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Mike and jean Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 4:10 PM To:

Re: [CnD] Smoked Pork Enchilada's

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi Charles. Haha. Who said they're authentic? *smile*. I like beans in mine. Nothing authentic about this house. Haha. Jeri -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Wednesday, January

Re: [CnD] Chicken Cacciatore

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
I think you can just use chicken broth instead of the wine. Jeri -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Denise Millette Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:50 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi Charles. So how do you do the flipping part of deep frying? that's the part that makes me so nervous. I tend to want to use my left hand to sort of feel what I'm doing when I cook, and my right hand to do the stirring or say flipping scrambled eggs or something. I don't think using my hand to

Re: [CnD] Biscuit Doughnuts

2013-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
I've got one of those double spatulas that are sort of hinged together. I can reach in and grab a doughnut and turn it. I would only fry a few at a time rather than crowd the basket. It's easier to keep track of where they are that way. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a

Re: [CnD] Smoked Pork Enchilada's

2013-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
Although they would taste OK, I wouldn't want beans in my enchiladas. Maybe it's because I'm from Arizona? I don't know. I don't make chili with beans, either. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. - Original Message - From: Jeri Milton jjmil...@cox.net