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

2020-05-30 Thread Ann via Cookinginthedark
I can testify that in my Power Air Fryer oven, a different oven than what we're discussing, the rotisserie chicken is so delicious!!! ~Ann On 5/30/2020 9:12 AM, Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark wrote: Very good questions. I would love to be able to rotisserie a chicken as well because we

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

2020-05-30 Thread Ann via Cookinginthedark
Are the buttons actual physical buttons? I adore my Power Air Fryer oven, but it of course has a touch screen that needs to be re-labeled once in a while. ~Ann On 5/30/2020 9:10 AM, Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark wrote: Does it come with the rotisserie spit already or do I have to

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

2020-05-30 Thread Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark
I also have a power air fryer oven and the chicken came out so good! It's not the most accessible though and I was hoping this one from QVC was comparable, but it doesn't look like it. I'd rather spend the few minutes with Aira each time I want to set mine than lose the functionality of the

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

2020-05-30 Thread Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark
Hi there Ellen. Thank you so much for your answer to my question. We cannot live without our air fryer. We love it so much and I thought that the oven might serve a lot more purposes. I don’t like my toaster oven currently so I thought that this might be nicer smile is it difficult to take

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

2020-05-30 Thread Ellen Goldfon via Cookinginthedark
I would say that it is pretty easy to take things in and out of the oven. the shelves and the cookie sheet pull out. your current air fryer is a little bit easier, but I'm lovin my oven. - Original Message - From: "Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark" To: Cc: "Dana Leet" Sent: Saturday,

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-30 Thread Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark
Karen, my name is teresa and I do the same thing with the pork chops in the crockpot, I do boneless sometimes and when I cook boneless chops, are usually cook them for 20 to 25 minutes or 230 minutes on 350° yes I season them with salt and pepper but I like the idea with the ranch dressing and

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

2020-05-30 Thread Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark
Thank you Jonna. What type do you have? Because yeah if it’s only a matter of us utilizing Ira from time to time that might be a good thing to look at as well. Do you have to contact them every time you use the oven or only for certain functionality? If you are a Christian woman, over 30

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

2020-05-30 Thread Ellen Goldfon via Cookinginthedark
Hi Dana, I'm so happy you asked, as I just got the air fryer oven for my birthday. The oven I'd recommend is the Cooks Essentials oven from QVC. it has all the buttons individually set into the unit and is extremely accessible. French fry button, chicken button, two reheat buttons and so

Re: [CnD] Excited about Ninja

2020-05-30 Thread Dolores Manzino via Cookinginthedark
Hi Marie, Tha'ts great that you have one of those. I want to get the nutribullet, but don't know if that and the Ninja are the same thing. I am familiar with Dr. Joel Fuhrman and his work. I'm planning on going vegan soon and starting a vegan recipe blog. When I develop the smoothies section

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

2020-05-30 Thread Ann via Cookinginthedark
Darn. Will we ever get truly accessible appliances? I haven't tried Aira yet, but I can set my power air fryer without help. Now if I need to check what's on the screen, there of course i need a set of eyeballs. :) ~Ann On 5/30/2020 9:28 AM, Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark wrote: I

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

2020-05-30 Thread Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark
Very good questions. I would love to be able to rotisserie a chicken as well because we buy them all the time and it would be nice to be able to do it independently without having to purchase them smile If you are a Christian woman, over 30 years old, we would love to have you on our new

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

2020-05-30 Thread Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark
Does it come with the rotisserie spit already or do I have to purchase that separate? How big of a turkey / chicken can you cook in it? People with disabilities, access job openings at http://www.benderconsult.com/careers/job-openings Johna Gravitt Accessibility Consultant Recruitment

[CnD] Cedar plank salmon

2020-05-30 Thread Blaine Deutscher via Cookinginthedark
Good morning. I'm looking for tried and true Cedar plank salmon recipes. I've eaten it before but would like to make it and was wondering step by step what you do? Do I get salmon fillets or whole salmon? Do I wrap the fish in tinfoil? seasonings? Blaine deutscher 306-551-7379

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] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark
Anything with a good seal would be good to use. I put mine in the largest cool whip container because that was what I could find in my container cupboard quickly. Where, oh where did you find a silicone omelet pan? That is awesome! I want one. Who knew I would ever catch a case of omelet pan

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Dena Polston via Cookinginthedark
Pamela, Would you please repost the Perpetual Muffins recipe? I somehow deleted it. Dena -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:20 PM To:

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-30 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Bet they're really good, Teresa! And, you know we always want to make certain that pork is thoroughly cooked so there are no little freeloaders in it. Yuck!!! Also, one thing I learned late in life is that salt is a meat toughener. So you've bought this nice cut of meat and you're looking

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark
Pamela, I love using Silicone to make eggs in my microwave.  It's not as new or powerful as yours, but it does a great job.  I have a silicone omelet maker that works beautifully. Thanks for the muffin recipe. What type of container do you use to store the batter? It would need a good

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

2020-05-30 Thread Ellen Goldfon via Cookinginthedark
In my opinion, it air frys even better than the air fryer. crispier. - Original Message - From: "Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark" To: Cc: "Jennifer Thompson" Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2020 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer and air fryer oven? Thanks

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark
Leigh, We can probably help you learn more about cooking if we knew what you had to cook with and if you have storage space in a refrigerator or a kitchen to work with. It would also be helpful to know if you are new to blindness, and your age range, and what sorts of things you want to cook

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

2020-05-30 Thread Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark
Thanks for sharing. You said you can toast, this means you can do what the toaster oven does? Besides air frying? Does it air fry just as good as using a standalone air fryer? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ellen

Re: [CnD] Excited about Ninja

2020-05-30 Thread Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark
When you have smoothie recipes share them? I love to eat healthy and I would love more smoothie recipes. I have a ninja. When mine goes out some day I want to get the vita mix. If I remember not only is it a good blender, but you can also do soup. -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] Excited about Ninja

2020-05-30 Thread Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark
Nutribullet is a different brand not even made by the same company as the Ninja. I got the Ninja personal blender, which comes with 2 cups, one taller than the other. I had a smoothie with a little almond butter mixed in with spinach and almond milk. It is delicous. Ever since starting Dr

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Leigh via Cookinginthedark
    Hi there Pamela. I am interested in cooking. however, I am in a place where they cook meals. Can someoneemail me off list, I would like to talk about the methods of cooking for a blind person. send me email dreamsparkl...@aol.com kindest regards, Leigh On 5/30/2020 9:45 AM, Pamela

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Leigh via Cookinginthedark
yes I am in assisted living because I need ot be for th etime being right now they are on quarantine cuz of the virus, and most of al I have never lived in an apartment on my own mainly I know basic cooking but I am neverous when it comes to poruing hot water etc. But I am leraning that here.

[CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark
As those of you know who purchase new microwave ovens, no model works exactly like any other. You have to tweak your loved recipes to fit each new oven. I tried something new and it worked perfectly. I have a set of four silicone cups designed to make mug cakes, which are ok, but … These

[CnD] Ninja Ham Salad

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Ham Salad 1/4 onion, peeled 2 cups ham, cooked 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons sweet relish Place all ingredients in the Mini Master Prep Bowl, onion at the bottom and sweet relish on top. Secure the top and pulse in quick bursts for about 5 seconds, until

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark
LOL not viral, at least I hope not.  I believe the Blind Mice Mart sells them, but if not, I got mine at Target.  If they don't have it, there's always Amazon. On 5/30/2020 11:19 AM, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: Anything with a good seal would be good to use. I put mine in

[CnD] Ninja Blueberry Pie Energy Bars

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Blueberry Pie Energy Bars Ingredients: 6 medjool dates, pitted 1/3 cup almonds 1/2 cup dried blueberries Method Pit and chop dates into big chunks In a high speed blender or food processor, blend the almonds until they are well chopped. I blended mine to almost almond butter consistency in

[CnD] Ninja Aqua Fresca

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Aqua Fresca Ingredients: 1/2 large cantaloupe, peeled and seeded 3/4 cup water 1.5 tablespoons sugar (to taste, up to 1/4 cup) 1-2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste) Method: Puree cantaloupe in a high speed blender or food processor (30 seconds on level 1 for Ninja) Strain puree through a

[CnD] Ninja Champaign Mango Smoothie

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Champaign Mango Smoothie Note: Champaign mango is a type of mango. 1 champagne mango or 1/2 of a "normal" mango (or you could use frozen mango - about 3/4 of a cup) 1 kiwi 4 frozen strawberries 2 TBS shredded coconut 1 banana 10-12 ounces unsweetened coconut milk beverage (from the carton,

[CnD] Ninja Berry Blender Soft Serve

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Berry Blender Soft Serve Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 frozen banana (I have started freezing them in halves instead of small chunks; the blender can take it and it's just easier!) 1 cup frozen mixed berries (or just strawberries) Optional: 1/4 cup granulated sugar Optional: Whey protein

[CnD] Ninja Banana Cream Pie Blender Ice Cream

2020-05-30 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Ninja Banana Cream Pie Blender Ice Cream Ingredients: 1 cup light coconut milk (the kind in a can that you would use for Thai food cooking) 2 frozen bananas, chopped into halves or quarters Method: Pour coconut milk into high speed blender Add halved bananas into blender Blend on medium-high

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark
I don't know how to help you learn to pour hot liquids. I hope you can work with a teacher to help you learn some of these things after the quarantine is lifted. It sounds like people around you are trying to teach you what they can. When you have questions about how to do something, you can

Re: [CnD] Salt makes meat tougher?

2020-05-30 Thread Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark
If you have time, you could brine meat then no need for extra salt. On Sat, 30 May 2020, Immigrant via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 21:24:14 > From: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Immigrant > Subject: [CnD] Salt makes meat tougher?

[CnD] Easy to use pour over coffee device

2020-05-30 Thread Cristóbal Muñoz via Cookinginthedark
Hello list, So, I’ve got a drip machine, AeroPress and French press, but have been wanting to give the pour over method a try. Since it involves precise pouring over grounds and since I don’t feel like burning my fingers with spilt hot water, I was wondering if anyone’s currently making their

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark
My second sighted "husband" wanted me to not use my finger when I poured liquids. But, when I could not stop pouring when he told me to stop, I spilled quite a bit of liquid on the table, and then he yelled at me. Hey, man, I am totally blind and hearing impaired, and I cannot know when to stop

[CnD] Salt makes meat tougher?

2020-05-30 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I was surprised to read in a recent message that salt supposedly would make cooked meat tougher. From my own experience, I can say with certainty I don't find it so. I cook beef, pork or poultry in the oven, and if I don't season the meat with salt, it is usually because I bread the meat and there

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread david pearson via Cookinginthedark
Put your finger in the cup where you want the liquid to stop. You will know when you hit that spot. At 07:00 PM 5/30/2020, you wrote: Ah thank you.. Yes, I am leraning a lot. Leigh On 5/30/2020 2:40 PM, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I don't know how to help you learn to pour

[CnD] Pouring Coffee

2020-05-30 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
Pour the coffee in the sink. that way, if it spills between the thermos and the sink, it won't go all over the place. I like single cup coffee makers because I don't have to worry about pouring and I always have a fresh cup. And, as I've said before, I don't like the keurig coffee.I don't think

Re: [CnD] Easy to use pour over coffee device

2020-05-30 Thread Jan via Cookinginthedark
I wouldn't be comfortable trying it, but that's my preference. I've tried French press coffee at a friend's house, about 20 years ago. I wasn't too impressed with it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Muñoz via

Re: [CnD] microwave eggs

2020-05-30 Thread Leigh via Cookinginthedark
Ah thank you.. Yes, I am leraning a lot. Leigh On 5/30/2020 2:40 PM, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: I don't know how to help you learn to pour hot liquids. I hope you can work with a teacher to help you learn some of these things after the quarantine is lifted. It sounds like