Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread gail johnson via Cookinginthedark
The last time this happen to me my husband sat on the floor with the crockpot base between his legs and gently rocked the crock itself back and forth until the food particles released. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

[CnD] Blender Apple Sauce, from Hamilton Beach

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Sorry, I confused where I got this from, Anne. I have made it though, and since don’t have my blender any more, do it in the food processor quite nicely. Easily doubles. ... And, about the cheese cake, I don’t have any that specifically call to be done in a food processor: I just do them

Re: [CnD] New food processor owner

2017-12-05 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Congratulations on your new food processor! I used to have one by Hamilton Beach; I forget how the controls were. To not have things turn to mush, you press the button just for like a few seconds and release. Check how your product is, and repeat for a few seconds until it's the way you want.

[CnD] PUMPKIN PIE DIP

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
PUMPKIN PIE DIP INGREDIENTS 2 c. heavy cream 1 3.4 oz. box instant vanilla pudding mix ½ c. canned pumpkin 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Ginger snaps or other cookies or graham crackers for serving DIRECTIONS 1. With a mixer, beat heavy cream and vanilla pudding until soft peaks form. 1 to 2

[CnD] VEGETABLE DIP

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
VEGETABLE DIP INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (not the dip mix) 4 oz. Hellmann's Mayo 8 oz. Sour Cream DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients together well and chill, overnight if possible, to allow flavors to blend together. Enjoy. From From Chrissie.

Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark
Now that I think of it, it may be helpful to flip the crockpot over onto its top before trying to get a flat head screwdriver between the rim of the base and the lip of the crock. The crock will be heavier and less likely to move as you twist the screwdriver. Please put the screwdriver in

Re: [CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark
A flat head screw driver may help. If you can get the blade between the rim of the base and the lip of the crock then twist possibly that may get you the needed leverage. If that fails then food got inside the base on the bottom and the base of the crock. Maybe flipping the crock pot over

[CnD] New food processor owner

2017-12-05 Thread Ann via Cookinginthedark
Hi, I just got an early Christmas present of a Hamilton Beach food processor, which has three settings, low, hi and Pulse. a chopping/mixing blade, and a reversible slicing/grating blade. It also has a very nice knob for controlling it on the front with great tactile feedback. Until now,

[CnD] CrockPot Woes

2017-12-05 Thread Suzanne Erb via Cookinginthedark
Hello List, This is a rather weird situation. In all my years of cooking, this has never happened to me before. Somehow, food got stuck on my crockpot, and I can no longer remove the crock from the metal container that hours the heating element, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly

[CnD] Beef Stew

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Beef Stew 3 pounds cubed beef 2 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy 2 cups chopped carrots 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 4 cups chopped potatoes Salt and pepper, optional Place beef in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients; stir together well. Cover; cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or

[CnD] Hidden Apple Coffee Cake

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Hidden Apple Coffee Cake 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 (10 count) cans biscuits 1/4 cup margarine, melted 1 apple, peeled and cored 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Combine sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Separate biscuits and dip each one in

[CnD] Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

2017-12-05 Thread Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark
Slow Cooked Pepper Steak 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 3 inch by 1 inch strips 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 tomatoes,