Re: [CnD] My cake balls

2013-02-21 Thread Patricia Iorio
I've made cake balls before, and in order to keep the chocolate silky and loose, you need to ad a tiny bit of paraffin wax. I usually add it after I've melted the chocolate. As soon as you stir it in, you will see the chocolate loosen up. Then you can take your time dipping your cake balls, and

Re: [CnD] My cake balls

2013-02-21 Thread Patricia Iorio
My favorite cake to use is a cake from Costco. It's a chocolate cake with a mousse filling. I smoosh the whole thing up and make the balls out of that. It is delicious! I sometimes coat it with white chocolate. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Anyone ever used a Keurig?

2011-12-15 Thread Patricia Davis
They sell the coffee everywhere such as the supermarket, and Walmart. - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Anyone ever used a Keurig? Can you buy the

[CnD] unsubscribe me please

2011-06-26 Thread Patricia Davis
Please unsubscribe me from this list. Thank you. Patty ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Chocolate Fudge Cake

2010-06-17 Thread Patricia
This Chocolate Fudge Cake is fabulously rich. It's the perfect chocolate cake for the chocolate lover in your life especially if it's frosted with this recipe for Chocolate Fudge Frosting. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: a.. 1-2/3 cups flour b..

[CnD] Hot Fudge Icing

2010-06-17 Thread Patricia
This icing is best when put warm on a just baked cake. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: a.. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter b.. 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder c.. 6 tablespoons milk d.. 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted e.. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation: In a medium

[CnD] Chocolate Fudge Frosting

2010-06-17 Thread Patricia
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 01 minutes Ingredients: a.. 3 cups powdered sugar b.. 2/3 cup cocoa c.. 1/2 cup butter d.. 1 teaspoon vanilla e.. 1/3 cup milk Preparation: Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa. Melt butter. Add butter and vanilla to sifted mixture. Stir. Add milk to get

Re: [CnD] Freezing flour tortillas?

2010-06-16 Thread Patricia
no it won't and you can even freeze corn ones too. - Original Message - From: Brittany Simpson autumnrain...@att.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:47 AM Subject: [CnD] Freezing flour tortillas? Hi list, Brittany here, I'm wanting to buy a package

Re: [CnD] Freezing flour tortillas?

2010-06-16 Thread Patricia
That has happened to me as well until I put a sheet of papertowel between them and wrapped only a few together so they all wouldn't stick to each other. They do last a long time in the refrigerator as well. - Original Message - From: Penny Reeder penny.ree...@gmail.com To:

[CnD] Fluffy Omelet

2010-06-16 Thread Patricia
The Secret To A Fluffy Omelet To make the greatest omelet in the world just make sure that the eggs are at room temperature by leaving them out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using them. Cold eggs are too stiff for an omelet. Also, if you always add a little milk to your omelet,

[CnD] Meatless Chili Bake

2010-06-15 Thread Patricia
Meatless Chili Bake 2 1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili with beans 1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. In a

[CnD] Potato Cheddar Casserole

2010-06-15 Thread Patricia
Potato Cheddar Casserole 4 cups peeled, sliced potatoes, about 4 large potatoes 1 large onion, sliced 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Alternate the sliced potatoes and onions in a 2 quart casserole. Mix the

[CnD] Reeses Peanut Butter Bars

2010-06-13 Thread Patricia
Reeses Peanut Butter Bars 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb) 1 1/3 cups crushed graham crackers 1 cup peanut butter Mix all ingredients above in large bowl. It will be thick. Press mixture in bottom of a 9x13 cake pan. 1 12oz. pkg. chocolate chips 1/3 cup butter or

[CnD] MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

2010-06-13 Thread Patricia
MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE 3 tbs. butter 3 tbs. flour 2 c. milk warmed 1 1/2 lbs. elbow macaroni- cooked 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese grated 1 lb. monterey jack cheese grated In small sauce pan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk together to create a roux. Add milk and whisk until smooth and

[CnD] Mustard Glazed Ham

2010-06-11 Thread Patricia
Mustard Glazed Ham 1 precooked ham, about 8 pounds, or 5 pound canned ham Whole cloves 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup maple flavored syrup 2 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple Cut rind off ham, if

[CnD] Stuffed Cabbage With Creamy Horseradish Sauce

2010-06-10 Thread Patricia
Stuffed Cabbage With Creamy Horseradish Sauce 1 firm medium head cabbage 1 egg, beaten 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons A-1 Steak Sauce 2 tablespoons horseradish 2 tablespoons minced fresh onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs For Creamy

[CnD] Silverado Taco Casserole

2010-06-09 Thread Patricia
Silverado Taco Casserole 10 Ortega Taco Shells, coarsely broken 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 (1.25 ounce) package Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 large tomato, cut in wedges 6 stuffed

[CnD] Blueberry Pecan Squares

2010-06-09 Thread Patricia
Blueberry Pecan Squares 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup corn oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated zucchini 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 cup powdered sugar,

[CnD] German Chocolate Chip Bread

2010-06-09 Thread Patricia
German Chocolate Chip Bread 2 boxes of German Chocolate cake mix 2 small boxes of chocolate instant pudding 1- 12 oz sour cream 10 eggs 1 1/2 cups of oil 1/2 cup of water 12 oz of chocolate chips 1 cup of chopped nuts (if desired) Instructions: Mix together all ingredients. Pour into three

[CnD] 7 Layer Casserole

2010-06-08 Thread Patricia
7 Layer Casserole 1 cup uncooked rice 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernal corn, undrained 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper 1 beef bouillon cube 3/4 cup boiling water 1 (15 ounce) can Hunts Tomato Sauce with Tomato Bits 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Italian

[CnD] Grandma's Chocolate Pudding

2010-06-08 Thread Patricia
Grandma's Chocolate Pudding 3/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Whipped cream, for garnish Chocolate sprinkles, for garnish In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar and chocolate

[CnD] Skillet Barbecued Pork Chops

2010-06-08 Thread Patricia
Skillet Barbecued Pork Chops 6 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick 1 tablespoon salad oil 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce 1/4 cup tomato ketchup 4 teaspoons brown sugar, packed 4 teaspoons cornstarch Brown chops slowly in hot oil on both sides; drain. Combine 1/2 cup water, teriyaki

[CnD] Chocolate Chip Mini Meringues

2010-06-05 Thread Patricia
Chocolate Chip Mini Meringues 3 egg whites pinch salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract (almond is actually preferable) a touch less than 1/2 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet pieces 2/3 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 275. Line a cookie sheet with foil, dull side up. Beat

[CnD] Beefy Macaroni Skillet

2010-06-05 Thread Patricia
Beefy Macaroni Skillet 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 10 3/4 ounce can Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups cooked corkscrew macaroni In

[CnD] MacCheese in CP

2010-06-05 Thread Patricia
ALL DAY MACARONI AND CHEESE 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 4 cups(16 ounces) shredded sharp Chedder Cheese 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Place the cooked macaroni in crockpot that has been sprayed with nonstick

[CnD] Baked Ham for CP

2010-06-05 Thread Patricia
BAKED HAM IN FOIL Pour 1/2 cup water in Crock-Pot. Wrap precooked 3 to 4 pound ham in foil, place in Crock-Pot. Cover and cook on High 1 hour, then Low 6 to 7 hours or until ham is hot. If desired, sprinkle ham with liquid smoke before wrapping in foil. If cooking larger ham, cook 1 hour on high

[CnD] Quick Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

2010-06-05 Thread Patricia
Quick Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips 12 oz. peanut butter 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk Makes approximately 42 pieces In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on high power for 3 minutes. Stir well. Add milk and stir until

Re: [CnD] Brownies!

2010-06-04 Thread Patricia
which is definately in my case, where did you purchase this? Patricia - Original Message - From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: cooking-frie...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:00 PM Subject: [CnD] Brownies! Hi All, I

[CnD] Tangy Meat Loaf

2010-06-04 Thread Patricia
Tangy Meat Loaf 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg 2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper 1

[CnD] Hawaiian Baked Alaska

2010-06-04 Thread Patricia
Hawaiian Baked Alaska 1/2 fresh pineapple 1 cup pound cake, cubed 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 4 scoops vanilla or orange ice cream For Meringue: 3 egg whites 1/3 cup granulated sugar Dash cream of tartar Rinse pineapple. Hollow out pineapple pulp with a spoon, leaving a thick shell. Cut

Re: [CnD] Brownies!

2010-06-04 Thread Patricia
Gail, So does this just lay on top of the baked brownie and then press down to cut the brownie into evenly spaced portions? How many pieces does it cut? Thanks, Patricia - Original Message - From: gail johnson mama-g...@samobile.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday

[CnD] BACARDI PINA COLADA PUDDING CAKE

2010-06-03 Thread Patricia
BACARDI PINA COLADA PUDDING CAKE 1/3 cup dark rum 1 package (4 ounce) Jello coconut/cream flavored Instant Pudding and Pie filling 1 package (2 layer size) white cake mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup oil 1 cup flaked coconut Blend all the ingredients except the coconut in a large

[CnD] Sour Cream Apple Pie

2010-06-03 Thread Patricia
SOUR CREAM APPLE PIE 1 cup Sour Cream 1 Egg (beaten) 2 tsp Vanilla 1/8 tsp Salt 3/4 cup Sugar 2 TBSP Flour 2 cups thin-sliced Apples 1 (9 inch) pie shell Beat egg and add to sour cream, vanilla and salt. Add sugar, flour. Mix again Add sliced apples; mix again. Bake for 10 minutes

[CnD] Cheeseburger Pie

2010-06-03 Thread Patricia
Cheeseburger Pie 1 cup Bisquick Baking Mix 1/4 cup cold water 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons Bisquick Baking Mix 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 eggs 1 cup small curd creamed cottage cheese 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1

[CnD] New Orleans Bread Pudding

2010-06-03 Thread Patricia
New Orleans Bread Pudding 2 cups stale white bread, cubed, packed into measuring cup (4 ounces) 2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dark or golden raisins 1 medium tart apple, pared, cored and diced 2 tablespoons butter, melted For Whiskey

[CnD] Ed's PRALINE YAMS

2010-06-01 Thread Patricia
Ed's PRALINE YAMS 1 (40 oz) can cut Yams 1/2 cup Pecans (chopped) 1/4 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Flour 1/4 cup melted Butter or Margarine Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place yams in ungreased baking dish. In a small bowl, add together the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over

[CnD] Willie's LEMONADE PIE

2010-06-01 Thread Patricia
Willie's LEMONADE PIE 1 ( 6 ox can) frozen lemonade 1 ( 14 oz can) Eagle brand Milk 1 (10 oz) carton Cool Whip 1 ( 9 inch) prepared Graham Cracker pie shell Mix thawed lemonade and Eagle Brand milk together. Stir in Cool Whip with a whisk or beater. Combine thoroughly. Pour ALL of

[CnD] Saucey Meatballs

2010-06-01 Thread Patricia
Saucey Meatballs 1 pound lean ground beef 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons shortening 1 tablespoon flour 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces 1/3 to 1/2 cup Heinz 57 Sauce 1 tablespoon

[CnD] Fruit Sundaes

2010-06-01 Thread Patricia
Fruit Sundaes 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 pound hulled fresh or frozen strawberries or raspberries 1/2 pound sliced peaches, fresh or frozen 1 banana, sliced 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2

[CnD] Souperburgers

2010-05-31 Thread Patricia
Souperburgers 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can Campbell's Chicken Gumbo Soup 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 6 buns, split, toasted Brown beef and cook onion in skillet until tender, use shortening, if necessary; Stir to separate meat. Add soup and

[CnD] Old Fashioned Raspberry Apple Cobbler

2010-05-28 Thread Patricia
Old Fashioned Raspberry Apple Cobbler 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries in quick thaw pouch 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups) For Topping: 1 cup all-purpose

Re: [CnD] What Is Folding?

2010-05-28 Thread Patricia
need to be beat to absorbe into the recipe. Hope all that made sense to ya.. Patricia - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek przy5...@rochester.rr.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 10:32 PM Subject: [CnD] What Is Folding? Hi all, I'm very new

[CnD] Chicken Taco's in the CP

2010-05-28 Thread Patricia
Chicken Taco Filling In the Crockpot Use this flavorful meat in soft tacos, hard tacos, nachos, burritos, salads, or almost anywhere. 1 packet taco seasoning (or 4 T. bulk taco seasoning) 1 c. chicken broth 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Dissolve taco seasoning into chicken broth.

[CnD] Cooking Tips

2010-05-26 Thread Patricia
Food The latest tips on what's cooking in the world of culinary preparation. Alternative to alcohol Alcohol is an optional ingredient in many recipes and gives a distinctive flavour. But, if you prefer, you can substitute stock in most savoury dishes and fruit juice in most sweet recipes.

Re: [CnD] Voice on the Go generated email

2010-05-26 Thread Patricia
whatever floats your taste buds,lol - Original Message - From: Tonya Smith tonya.smit...@gmail.com To: cooking in the dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:26 PM Subject: [CnD] Voice on the Go generated email Okay and then after that, what you do is that

[CnD] Camping Cooking Tips

2010-05-26 Thread Patricia
Soap the bottom and side of your pots and pans before putting on the fire. This will reduce the amount of scouring you will need to do when cleaning up. Liquid soap is easier to use than bar soap. If cooking on a wood fire, wait for the flames to burn down. The coals are where the heat comes

[CnD] Cooking Fish Tip

2010-05-25 Thread Patricia
Cooking Fish Tip When you cook fish, you hate the odor that lingers in your home afterward? To get rid of it, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on a cookie sheet and bake in a 250 degree oven for 10 min. Presto, smell's gone... ___ Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] BAKED CHICKEN FOR ONE

2010-05-20 Thread Patricia
I was reading over this recipe and noticed it said to cover it overnight, do you still bake it covered? - Original Message - From: Jan Bailey jb021...@keycomputing.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 6:58 AM Subject: [CnD] BAKED CHICKEN FOR ONE

Re: [CnD] BAKED CHICKEN FOR ONE

2010-05-20 Thread Patricia
Subject: Re: [CnD] BAKED CHICKEN FOR ONE I'd bake it covered and take off the cover for the last 10 minuts to let the chicken brown. - Original Message - From: Steph stephieb1...@sbcglobal.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7

[CnD] Storing Those Sweet Onions

2010-05-18 Thread Patricia
Storing Those Sweet Onions Sweet onions have a shorter shelf life than common varieties due to a higher water and sugar content. Thus, it's important to store them properly. Ideally, sweet onions should be stored in a cool, dark, dry location and spread out for optimum air circulation.

[CnD] Ranchero Supper Stew

2010-05-17 Thread Patricia
Ranchero Supper Stew 2 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 pounds beef cubes 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix 2 cans (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced 2 potatoes, diced In large

[CnD] Salisbury, Onion Gravy

2010-05-17 Thread Patricia
Salisbury, Onion Gravy 1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell's Condensed Onion Soup 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon prepared

[CnD] Orange Brilliance

2010-05-14 Thread Patricia
Orange Brilliance 4 to 5 seedless oranges, naval 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger Slice off all peel and white membrane from oranges. With a sharp knife, cut

[CnD] Freezing Onions

2010-05-10 Thread Patricia
Freezing Onions There are three ways you can freeze your onions. Freezing does change the onions texture so use only for cooking. 1. Chop and place onions on a cookie sheet in the freezer. When frozen, remove and place in freezer containers or bags, and seal. This allows you to remove the

[CnD] Roast Chuck Neapolitan

2010-05-10 Thread Patricia
Roast Chuck Neapolitan 1 (3 1/2 pound) boned chuck roast, about 2 inches thick 2 tablespoons shortening 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup 1/2 cup water 1 cup sliced onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons oregano, crushed Generous dash pepper In large heavy pan,

[CnD] How To Make GOOD Scrambled Eggs

2010-05-10 Thread Patricia
How To Make GOOD Scrambled Eggs Anyone who likes eggs for breakfast can appreciate these tips: Break eggs into a bowl; allow 2 eggs per person. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper to taste. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter stops foaming, reduce

[CnD] Hungarian Pot Roast

2010-05-06 Thread Patricia
Hungarian Pot Roast 1 (3 to 4 pound) lean chuck or rump roast 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 1 bay leaf 8 to 10 small whole white onions 8 small carrots, pared 2 (8 ounce) cans Hunts Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms 1

[CnD] Easy Does It Swiss Steak

2010-05-06 Thread Patricia
Easy Does It Swiss Steak 3 tablespoons pure vegetable oil 2 pounds round steak, 1 inch thick 1/4 cup flour 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (8 ounce) can Hunt's Tomato Sauce 1/2 cup water Pour oil in 7 1/2 by 12 by 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Place in oven at 400 degrees. While dish and oil

[CnD] Drunken Bread Pudding

2010-04-27 Thread Patricia
Drunken Bread Pudding 2 eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 1 1/3 cups milk 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans or almonds, optional 1/4 cup raisins, optional 6 slices buttered, firm bread, cut into 1 inch cubes Brandy to

[CnD] Great Tips For Those Sugar Snap Peas:

2010-04-27 Thread Patricia
Great Tips For Those Sugar Snap Peas: Select bright green, flat, tender pods. Avoid pods with decay. If peas are developed, use as for green peas. How much to buy? A pound of snap peas equals about 15 pods or 1 cup. Store sugar snap peas in vegetable crisper up to 1 to 3 days. Sugar snap

[CnD] West Coast Broiled Flank Steak

2010-04-23 Thread Patricia
West Coast Broiled Flank Steak 1 flank steak, about 1 1/2 pounds 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed 1/8 teaspoon coarse black pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1

Re: [CnD] Sugar Free Fruit Salad

2010-04-22 Thread Patricia
It's a powder drink mix found on the beverage isle, it's mixed with water and a good drink for dieters, people with diabetes. It comes in a tubular can with 2-3 small round cups of the flavored drink powder mix. So I would think, the reciepe wants you to use one of thes entire cans in your

[CnD] Unsalted Nub Butter

2010-04-22 Thread Patricia
Unsalted Nut Butter 2 cups Planters Dry Roasted Unsalted Cashews or Unsalted Peanuts 3 tablespoons Planters Oil 1 teaspoon honey Place Planters Dry Roasted Unsalted Cashews or Unsalted Peanuts in blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until coarsely chopped. Continue blending,

[CnD] Lettuce

2010-04-20 Thread Patricia
A Little About Lettuce Leaf lettuce has more vitamins A and C than head lettuce. Wash wilted lettuce in cold water, shake it fairly dry, cover, and put in the refrigerator. In about 12 hours, the lettuce will have freshened up surprisingly. The best way to wash a head of lettuce (also

[CnD] Cinnamon Apples for the CP

2010-04-19 Thread Patricia
This is a recipe my sister made for Easter and was it ever delicious. The apples were very tender and so flavorable with the cinnamon, and it's easy to make.. All you do is peel and core as many apples as you like. Slice them and put them in the crockpot. Add a tablespoon of sugar per apple

Re: [CnD] Cinnamon Apples for the CP

2010-04-19 Thread Patricia
I forgot to tell y'all to add 1/tsp of lemon juice to keep the apples from turning brown. Gala apples are suggested for this recipe, the red delicious might be too sweet and pulpy. - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: CND cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent

[CnD] Holy Guacamole!

2010-04-16 Thread Patricia
Holy Guacamole! Yield: 4 servings 2 md Avocados 1 md Onion; chopped 1 pk Taco seasoning 2 Garlic cloves; minced 2 Celery stalk; chopped 2 T Lemon juice 1 md Tomato; chopped 2 Jalapenos; seeded chopped 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce 1/2 ts Tabasco hot sauce 1 ts Horseradish

[CnD] Vegetable Rarebit

2010-04-16 Thread Patricia
Vegetable Rarebit 1 3/4 cups (5 ounces) grated American cheese or sliced, packaged variety 1/2 cup Pet Milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans, drained 4 slices bread, white or whole wheat 2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in 1/2 inch slices or 1 1/3 cups

[CnD] Spicy Muffins

2010-04-15 Thread Patricia
Spicy Muffins 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup wheat germ 2 tablespoons chopped chilies 1/4 teaspoon basil, dried and crushed 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 to 6 whole wheat English muffin halves, toasted Tomato slices Cheddar cheese slices Minced parsley Combine cottage

[CnD] Whole Lemon custards

2010-04-15 Thread Patricia
Whole Lemon Custards 1 whole, medium size to large lemon 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, room temperature 1 cup sliced strawberries, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut yellow part of peel from lemon. Put into a blender container. Cut off and discard white part of peel.

Re: [CnD] A question

2010-04-15 Thread Patricia
some people tell by touch, it does feel different, if that doesn't do it for ya, then maybe the smell raw verses cooked. I think Dale Campbell has a meat thermostat that you could buy from his blind mice mart store that might work better for ya. - Original Message - From: Sarah Mellor

Re: [CnD] Fw: [BlindLikeMe] The gathering.

2010-04-13 Thread Patricia
Thanks for the info.. - Original Message - From: Carla Jo carlajobrat...@gmail.com To: cooking in the dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:03 PM Subject: [CnD] Fw: [BlindLikeMe] The gathering. - Original Message - From: Phil Parr To: blind like

[CnD] Sweet Potatoes

2010-04-13 Thread Patricia
Sweet Potatoes: Yes, there is a health benefit! A dynamite source of Beta Carotene, Potassium and surprisingly an excellent source of Vitamin C. If we held a beta-carotene contest, sweet potatoes would just about tie carrots for first place. Though these are available year-round, peak

[CnD] Super Burger Topper

2010-04-13 Thread Patricia
Super Burger Topper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon salad oil 1/2 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup 1/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Saute green pepper and onion in salad oil until tender. Stir in ketchup, water, chili powder and salt;

[CnD] Orange Cream Cake

2010-04-11 Thread Patricia
Orange Cream Cake 1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix 1 (1.5 ounce) envelope instant dessert topping**this is the dream whip a powdered version of cool whip found on same isle as the cake mix** 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup milk 4 eggs 2

[CnD] Wild Rice and Chicken Bake

2010-04-11 Thread Patricia
Wild Rice and Chicken Casserole 1 pkg. ( 6 oz.) wild rice 20 oz. frozen chopped broccoli 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup 1 cup mayonaise 2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Cook rice, spread over bottom of greased 9x13

[CnD] HILL BILLY BEAN CASSEROLE

2010-04-11 Thread Patricia
HILL BILLY BEAN CASSEROLE 1 Lb. ground meat 1/2 c. onion 1 c. celery--chopped 1 can kidney beans--Drained 1 can baked beans (as is) 1 can Butter Bans--drained 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. catsup 1 tsp. yellow mustard 1/8 tsp. ground-in-the-can black pepper 4 Bacon slices** In a

[CnD] Rich Chocolate Pudding

2010-04-08 Thread Patricia
Rich Chocolate Pudding 2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Whipping cream, optional Coco powder, optional Cherries or other berries, for garnish Stir sugar and cornstarch together

[CnD] Lipton Onion Burgers

2010-04-08 Thread Patricia
Lipton Onion Burgers 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix 1/2 cup water 2 pounds ground beef In large bowl, combine onion soup mix, water and ground beef. Shape into 8 patties. Grill or groil until done. Makes 8 servings. _

[CnD] Strawberry Baked Alaska

2010-04-08 Thread Patricia
Strawberry Baked Alaska 1 prebaked 9 inch pie shell For Filling: 1 1/2 quarts (about 6 cups) strawberry ice cream 1 cup strawberry jam or sundae topping For Topping: 3 egg whites Dash cream of tartar 1/4 cup granulated sugar Fresh strawberries, for garnish, optional Strawberry jam,

[CnD] Double Lemon Streusel Cake

2010-04-08 Thread Patricia
Double Lemon Streusel Cake Cake: 1 18.25-oz. pkg. lemon or vanilla cake mix (pudding in mix) 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened 1/2 c. milk 2 eggs Topping: 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 4 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1/2 c. chopped nuts Heat oven to dg350.

[CnD] Test

2010-04-06 Thread Patricia
Did this go through? ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Peach Cobbler Easy

2010-04-06 Thread Patricia
2 (15 ounce) cans peaches 1 (24 oz.) jar cinnamon spiced peaches 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 stick butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour peaches and juice into dish. Pour cake mix

[CnD] Crockpot Cajun Ribs

2010-04-06 Thread Patricia
Crockpot Cajun Ribs 1 1/2 pound pork ribs 1 can carrots 1 Tsp. garlic, pressed 1/4 Tsp. pepper 1, bar-b-q sauce Directions Directions: Put ribs in crockpot. Drain carrots and put on top of ribs. Add spices and pour bar-b-q sauce on top. Set crockpot on low setting and let cook all day.

[CnD] Chicken Enchiladas

2010-04-06 Thread Patricia
Chicken Enchiladas 1/3 cup Planters Peanut Oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup flour 1 (13.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 2/3 cups water 1/2 cup enchilada sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese, about 5

[CnD] question about yeast

2010-04-03 Thread Patricia Davis
Hi Everyone, My girlfriend gave me a vacuum packed (huge) package of yeast from Costco. I am making an Easter bread that calls for 3 envelopes of yeast. Does anyone know how much yeast are in those little envelopes of yeast that you get in the super market? Thank you for your help and to

Re: [CnD] question about yeast

2010-04-03 Thread Patricia Davis
-1/4 teaspoons. Happy baking! - Original Message - From: Patricia Davis pattyandjonda...@sbcglobal.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 1:18 PM Subject: [CnD] question about yeast Hi Everyone, My girlfriend gave me a vacuum packed (huge) package

[CnD] Egg Tips

2010-03-30 Thread Patricia
Egg Tips Buying eggs At the store, open the carton and inspect the eggs to see whether there are any broken or cracked eggs and also test the weight by holding one in your hand. The heavier the egg, the fresher it is. When eggs are really fresh, the air cell within them is very small. As

[CnD] Mushroom Bread

2010-03-25 Thread Patricia
Mushroom Bread 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls 2 cups mushroom slices 1/4 cup margarine, melted Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/4 teaspoon marjoram Separate dough into triangles. Place on ungreased 12 inch pizza pan; press out dough to fit pan. Toss mushrooms with margarine;

[CnD] Slimster's Guacamole

2010-03-22 Thread Patricia
Slimster's Guacamole 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 medium-size avocado, peeled, cut into chunks 1 tomato, peeled, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon French's Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon French's Garlic Salt 1/8 teaspoon French's Cayenne Pepper Cauliflower, carrot

[CnD] Lime Grilled Pork Chops

2010-03-22 Thread Patricia
Lime Grilled Pork Chops 4 thick pork chops, about 2 pounds For Marinade: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric For Glaze: 2/3 cup fruit chutney, homemade or purchased 2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar or raspberry vinegar 1 lime, sliced,

[CnD] Swiss Bacon Squares

2010-03-20 Thread Patricia
Swiss And Bacon Squares 2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix 1/2 cup cold water 1 (8 ounce) package natural Swiss cheese slices 1 pound bacon, crisply fried, crumbled 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon onion salt Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Mix baking mix and water until

[CnD] Elvis Presley Cake

2010-03-19 Thread Patricia
Elvis Presley Cake (As made by Mary Jenkins his personal cook) 1 white cake mix 1 medium can crushed pineapple (in its own juice) 2 cups sugar 1 pkg. 8-oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup soft margarine 16 oz. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.

[CnD] Cheesy Corn Spread

2010-03-18 Thread Patricia
Cheesy Corn Spread 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (12 ounce) can Green Giant Mexican Golden Whole Kernal Corn with Sweet Peppers, drained Bring cheese to room temperature.

[CnD] Barbecued Pork Chops

2010-03-18 Thread Patricia
Barbecued Pork Chops 4 thick pork chops, about 2 pounds For Marinade: 4 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed For Basting Sauce: 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard 1/2 tablespoon horseradish 1

[CnD] CHOCOLATE PERFECTION CAKE

2010-03-16 Thread Patricia
CHOCOLATE PERFECTION CAKE 1 cup unsifted unsweetened cocoa 2 cups boiling water 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup butter 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 2teaspoons vanilla extract 6

[CnD] Tastes Like a Peanut Butter Cup Shake

2010-03-16 Thread Patricia
Tastes Like a Peanut Butter Cup Shake Makes 1 (10-oz.) serving Prep Time: 10 min Ingredients: 1/2 - cup milk 2 - Tablespoons HERSHEY'S Syrup 2 - Tablespoons REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter 2 large scoops (about 1 cup) vanilla ice cream REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped and chopped Directions: In

[CnD] Salisbury Steak Bake

2010-03-16 Thread Patricia
Salisbury Steak Bake 1 (10-3/4-ounce can golden mushroom soup, divided 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped onions Dash pepper 1/3 cup water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix thoroughly 1/4 cup soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg,

[CnD] Spinach Beef Dip

2010-03-15 Thread Patricia
Spinach Beef Dip 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon dill weed 1 (2.5 ounce) jar Armour Star Sliced Dried Beef, rinsed, chopped Assorted crackers Combine spinach,

[CnD] Texas Lonestar Ribs

2010-03-07 Thread Patricia
Texas Lonestar Ribs 3 to 3 1/2 pounds spareribs For Marinade: 1 cup hot water 1/3 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 bay leaves, crushed For Basting Sauce: 1/3 cup vinegar 2/3 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1/2 teaspoon ground

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