[CnD] potatoes

2021-01-08 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
How many medium unpeeled, uncooked potatoes would weigh a pound? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] hard boiled eggs

2020-12-28 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
It has been some time since I did hard boiled eggs on the stove using boiling water, . Do not want to steam. Do I put the egg in the cold water, bring to a boil, cover & turn off the stove. How many minutes for it to be hard boiled? Thanks. Wendy ___

[CnD] freezing cheese

2020-12-21 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Can Ricotta cheese be frozen? Mozarella cheese? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Ninja Storm

2020-11-29 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Has anyone used a Ninja Storm? Recommend it? How do you use to get the different speeds? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] turkey breast

2020-11-21 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
I will be alone for Thanksgiving & will roast a 3 pound, boneless turkey breast. How long do I thaw in the fridge? Last time I got a boneless turkey breast it seemed to come with a webbing, as if to hold it together. Do I keep this webbing on during cooking? The last time I heard it was not

Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer and air fryer oven?

2020-05-30 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
I remember the creator of the Cooks Essential air fryer being on QVC. He said he is a buttons person & not into digital. Good for him & good for us. Wendy -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ellen Goldfon via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2020 4:02 AM To:

Re: [CnD] Buttermilk

2020-04-13 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
A bread machine recipe calls for 4 Tbsp. powder buttermilk & 1 cup water. The water is the 3rd ingredient & the buttermilk is the 5th ingredient. If I use 1 cup fresh buttermilk, will the bread still turn out in the machine? Wendy ___

Re: [CnD] How can I subscribe?

2020-04-12 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Some folks on another list want to join this list, so what is the URL for this? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Calico Beans

2020-04-03 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Would appreciate recipes for Calico Beans. Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-19 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Interesting. I was told the proper way to measure flour was to scoop the flour into the cup, not to dip the cup into the flour. Anyone know? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

[CnD] Rolling pin

2020-01-29 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Years ago I bought a wooden rolling pin with adaptors to put on the sides for different thicknesses of the dough. I lost it in my move. Anyone know where such a rolling pin is available? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] looking for an accessible toaster oven

2019-12-18 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
The Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven I bought at Walmart was cheaper. You turn the dials, putting dots at spots important to you. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] BPA free?

2019-11-23 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
Earlier I bought bamboo spoon & slotted spoons, both BPA free. Recently I bought a KitchenAid soup ladle for nonstick pans, & no idea if it is BPA free. Very little selection at the store. Does it matter if our utensils used in cooking are BPA free or not? Thanks. Wendy

Re: [CnD] Beef and Farro Stew

2019-09-24 Thread Wendy Williams via Cookinginthedark
What is Farro? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] spices

2013-12-10 Thread Wendy Williams
How do you organize your braille labelled spices so they are easy to access? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] pumpkin cobbler?

2013-11-23 Thread Wendy Williams
Someone gave me a wonderful Pumpkin Cobbler or something similar to it. It had the pumpkin on the bottom there was a topping. Anyone know of such a recipe? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the CrockPot

2013-11-17 Thread Wendy Williams
Today I saw QVC sold a Ninja in which it serves as a crock pot, stove oven. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] mushrooms

2013-11-14 Thread Wendy Williams
When a recipe calls for 8 oz sliced mushrooms, will 8 oz. whole mushrooms be equivalent in amount? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] mushrooms

2013-11-14 Thread Wendy Williams
Where did you get the egg slicer? What else can you do besides eggs mushrooms? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] baked chips

2013-11-12 Thread Wendy Williams
Anyone know good brands for baked potato chips? I've heard some can be tasty. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] butter

2013-10-24 Thread Wendy Williams
1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup butter or 1 cup of butter? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] texas cow chips

2013-10-23 Thread Wendy Williams
I want to omit the bran flakes in the recipes below. Do I add more oats chocolates? Wendy -- From: Amanda Wilson moonro...@bellsouth.net Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 2:20 PM To: Cooking in the Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD]

[CnD] wok

2013-10-19 Thread Wendy Williams
Can Canola Oil be used in a wok? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Better Than Bullion

2013-10-04 Thread Wendy Williams
How much Better Than Bullion do we use to make 1 cup of broth? Thanks. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] pizza sauce

2013-09-24 Thread Wendy Williams
What is the recipe for homemade ficacci bread? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] peppers

2013-09-15 Thread Wendy Williams
Are all red/green/yellow peppers sweet? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] wine

2013-09-15 Thread Wendy Williams
Can red wine be frozen as ice cubes for use later? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] pepper bumps

2013-09-06 Thread Wendy Williams
Someone told me a pepper (green, red, yellow) with 3 bumps on the bottom means it is maile used for cooking. Four bumps on the bottom means it is female to be eaten raw, as in salads. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] special recipes needed.

2013-05-31 Thread Wendy Williams
Yesterday I had corn as part of my lunch, counting it as one vegetable. Now I see it is a grain. Thanks for sharing this. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] smoker tips

2013-05-30 Thread Wendy Williams
Sandy, Please let us know how the indoor smoker works. Wendy -- From: Sandy warren.san...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:54 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] smoker tips I just ordered a stovetop smoker through

[CnD] pillows

2013-05-27 Thread Wendy Williams
What pillow brands do you prefer why? I have tried a few they are not to my satisfaction. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] pillows

2013-05-27 Thread Wendy Williams
My apologies. Meant to send it to marketing list. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag Article - Allrecipes.com

2013-05-22 Thread Wendy Williams
This is something a relative shared, but I have not tried it: Ice cream = 10 oz frozen (chopped) strawberries/raspberries mix with ½ cup sugar, add to blender, add 2/3 cup heavy cream Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream

2013-05-22 Thread Wendy Williams
? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Wendy Williams Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:46 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag Article - Allrecipes.com This is something

[CnD] Smarties Cookies

2013-05-07 Thread Wendy Williams
I was given this recipe by a cousin in Canada. Are there American equivalences for some of the ingredients? Thanks. Smarties Cookies~ 350g/12oz plain flour 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 1tsp baking powder 250g/9oz butter softened 300g/ 10oz caster sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 X 40g

Re: [CnD] Bread Lessons From Henry

2013-03-18 Thread Wendy Williams
And Henry was an entertaining cook. Explained steps so well too. Miss his posts. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] good mixing

2013-03-12 Thread Wendy Williams
Is tbls the same as tbsp? Is the recipe calling for prepared mustard? Wendy -- From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 3:18 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] good mixing God gave you hands, Wash them and

Re: [CnD] no bake atmeal raisin cookies

2013-03-12 Thread Wendy Williams
I found Almond Butter in the organic peanut butter section, it is more like peanut butter than butter. Wendy -- From: gail johnson mama-g...@samobile.net Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1:18 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] no

[CnD] Rolls

2013-02-19 Thread Wendy Williams
How does one cut from the dough to make rolls so the end result will be successful? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] barbecuing

2013-02-01 Thread Wendy Williams
Can this basket be used for broiling in the oven for easier turning? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] cheesy potato soup.

2013-01-19 Thread Wendy Williams
Sounds good, but is there an alternative to velveeta? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Christmas bars

2012-12-07 Thread Wendy Williams
How do we spread the icing the glaze so evenly not get them mixed up in each other, even with the chilling? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Shipping Cookies

2012-11-24 Thread Wendy Williams
I get homemade goodies from relatives in Canada. What worked best for my cookies was to put them in a Zip Lock bag, then put them in a tin container, with plenty of wrappings below above them to minimize them flying about. Then tape the edges of the container as an extra measure to keep the

Re: [CnD] pancake help

2012-11-16 Thread Wendy Williams
For me, when the pancake stops sticking to the pan that is when I turn it over. The earlier pancakes take longer to cook, then they cook faster with subsequent pancakes. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Chocolate Dipped Snacks

2012-11-11 Thread Wendy Williams
Any place sell yummy chocolate covered potato chips? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-06 Thread Wendy Williams
Here is one tip I had for icing cake, but I have not tried it: Freeze cake 1 hour for easier frosting without crumbling cake I also heard to spread a thin layer of icing for the first layer, then it is easier to add the rest of the icing. Wendy ___

Re: [CnD] Leftover Food Ideas

2011-06-09 Thread Wendy Williams
Can you use parchment paper when broiling? Likely catch fire I suppose. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Victoria Day Empire Cookies

2011-05-16 Thread Wendy Williams
One Empire recipe called for flour another called for pastry flour. Why the difference? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Using Very Old George Foreman Grill

2011-04-07 Thread Wendy Williams
Foreman approximate cooking times~ Bacon = 10-11 minutes Chicken breast = 8 minutes Patty (thick) = 9 minutes Pork chop (thick) = 9 minutes Steak = 8 minutes Sausage patty = 6-7 minutes Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] Cognac

2011-01-27 Thread Wendy Williams
Yesterday I ate at a local restaurant, it served Bourbon Teriyaki Burger, boy was that yummy. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] healthy

2010-11-19 Thread Wendy Williams
More kitchen gadgets are made with silicone. Is this really healthy, safe? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] healthy

2010-11-16 Thread Wendy Williams
What is a substitute for canned tomato soup for a casserole? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] TRACY'S NO BAKE MM COOKIES

2010-11-14 Thread Wendy Williams
Canadian Smarties are similar to American MMs, a bit different in flavor. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Easy Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies

2010-09-24 Thread Wendy Williams
Anyone know how many cups the can of cream cheese frosting is? I prefer to make my own. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] M Ms

2010-08-06 Thread Wendy Williams
Anyone know how much 1/4 lb M Ms may be in cups? My bag is partially eatened. Smile! Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Cherry Cheese Cake Delight

2010-08-03 Thread Wendy Williams
What is Dessert topping mix? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] potatoes

2010-06-12 Thread Wendy Williams
I learned about preparing mashed potatoes ahead of time in the book called Little Heathens. The story takes place in the 30s, the author's family were farmers. They made mashed potatoes ahead of time (below) placed them in the warm area of the stove until the next meal. I have not tried it.

[CnD] Pillsbury Bake Off

2010-04-16 Thread Wendy Williams
Oprah presented the prize to the winner of the Pillsbury Bake Off. The person made Mini Ice Cream Cups. Do you have to buy their cookbook to get the winning recipes? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] GIANT COOKIES

2010-04-16 Thread Wendy Williams
until lightly browned How long is this when it is a giant cookie on a pizza pan? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Refrigerator No Knead Dough

2010-03-12 Thread Wendy Williams
I have a question about the recipe below. I prefer to use a pan not the stone. Is the broiler pan still needed if using a pan. How long do I bake it? 30 minutes? Thanks. Wendy Here's a variation on the original no-knead bread recipe from Mark Bitman which is so delicious, so easy, so

Re: [CnD] Cutting and Refreezing Beef!

2010-01-12 Thread Wendy Williams
I once discovered my freezer door not fully shut, the food in it partially thawed. Someone told me I could refreeze, I did. I got no ill effects from doing this, perhaps because they were not completely thawed? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing

Re: [CnD] Shortbread Cookies

2009-12-17 Thread Wendy Williams
Never saw so many versions of shortbread. My mother used to make one from her Scottish friend's recipe, it called for butter, confectioner's sugar flour. Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Apple Cider Pound Cake

2009-10-30 Thread Wendy Williams
Sounds yummy. What does the baking soda do for the icing? Wendy - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: Cooking in the Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:23 AM Subject: [CnD] Apple Cider Pound Cake I made this last night