[CnD] Delicious Pork Chops

2020-02-16 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Delicious Pork Chops 4 pork chops 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup bread crumbs Dip meat in mayonnaise. Coat with bread crumbs. Place in a single layer in a greased shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour or till tender. ___

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-16 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked Steak This sounds right up my alley with the talking toaster oven. At 350, how much time for medium rare? Even though I can't see it now, I like a little pink in my meat. -Original Message- From: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, Februa

[CnD] Baked French fries

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I always grease foil before baking anything. And in case of French fries, I toss them with melted butter before I bake them. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 9:48 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] New to the list and cooking tips

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I use foil for most of my oven cooking. Lining the baking pan with foil makes cleanup either totally nonexistent, or very easy. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 1:06 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio

[CnD] Baked Fries

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
My way of baking frozen French fries: Baked Fries Frozen French fries (1-pound or 20-ounce bag, or half of a 2-pound bag) 1-2 ounces butter Italian seasoned bread crumbs Garlic powder to taste Grated Parmesan cheese Place the fries in a baking pan lined with double layer of aluminum foil. Melt the

Re: [CnD] Baked fries

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Butter is tastier, and it is a natural product. With my 9 by 13-inch pan, the fries are very unlikely to fit in 1 layer if I cook the entire pound, so regardless of what fat I use, I would need to toss them. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookingint

Re: [CnD] Baked French fries

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
this with frozen ones or potatoes she cuts herself. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 3:29 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: [CnD

Re: [CnD] Baked fries

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I like thinner fries, like the shoestring type. And I like them crispy. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 9:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: misslady0...@att.net Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked fr

[CnD] Baking pans

2020-02-17 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I generally don't like using disposable baking pans. The heavier pans are easier to feel when wearing oven mitts, so the pan wouldn't tilt when I am taking it out of the oven. It is especially important when baking meat, tilting the pan would be a disaster with all the grease and the meat juices

[CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
hem on the cold rack and only deal with the heat when taking them out. I do frozen onion rings the same way. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:46 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.or

[CnD] Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium-size zucchini) 1/4 heaping cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 heaping cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and grease lightly. Slice zucchini into 1

[CnD] Zucchini Sandwiches With Cheese

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Zucchini Sandwiches With Cheese 2 zucchini 7 tablespoons flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt Filling 3-1/2 ounces hard cheese 1 tablespoon sour cream 3 cloves garlic 1 bunch green onions Coarsely grate zucchini and combine with eggs and salt. Mix in flour. Measure 2 tablespoons of mixture for each portio

[CnD] Zucchini In Sour Cream Cheese Batter

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Zucchini In Sour Cream Cheese Batter 4 tablespoons sour cream 3 tablespoons flour for the batter, plus extra flour for the zucchini Cheese 2 ounces milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme) Salt 2 small zucchini Slice zucchini into strips or rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let

Re: [CnD] New to the list and cooking tips

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
That's one more thing I'll never try. Hot spices and I exist in different universes. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:02 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Johna Gravitt Subject: Re: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Two more easy cookbooks, written for the blind

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I am sure that book has a lot of valuable information, however I see nothing wrong with blind people using microwave ovens. I don't use mine as much as I used to when I first began cooking, but I still use it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cooki

Re: [CnD] Cooking tip on pans in oven

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Interesting. No greasing the parchment? And the food doesn't stick? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:39 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Helen Whitehead Subject: [CnD] Cooking tip on pan

Re: [CnD] New to the list and cooking tips

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
You can use many things for dipping meat or fish before breading - mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, plain yogurt, beaten egg, melted butter, oil, milk or milk/egg combination - all up to your preference. And sometimes, you like one ingredient for one recipe and a different ingredient for anot

[CnD] Nathan's products

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I tried their frozen onion rings, they are not bad. I was saying for years that I didn't like beef hot dogs because the ones I have tried were too hard. But I tried Nathan's, and they are very good. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
inginthedark On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:46 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked fries I like thinner fries, like the shoestring type. And I like them crispy. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On

Re: [CnD] New Wave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I do not own a NewWave oven. Another person was talking about making French fries using a NewWave oven, so I asked how accessible it is. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:25 PM To: cookinginthedark@ac

Re: [CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 4:54 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: [CnD] NewWave oven How accessible is the NuWave oven? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Pamela Fairchild via

Re: [CnD] Microwave oven

2020-02-19 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I know several people whose TEMO microwave ovens lasted much longer than that. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 6:15 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Marie Rudys Subject: [CnD] Microwave ove

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-19 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I don't know if there is such thing as absolute "proper" in this case. People do what works best for them, and whatever helps in completing the task is considered the proper way. I would rather place the measuring cup into the bag or canister of flour, and fill it by either using the cup as a scoop

Re: [CnD] New Wave oven

2020-02-19 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
gt; > > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > > Cc: Jennifer Thompson > > Subject: Re: [CnD] New Wave oven > > > > I don't think it is right to jack up the price for a talking toaster > > oven > or > > anything else that talks. > > > > &g

Re: [CnD] Lock-in Lid pan

2020-02-20 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
As far as I know, it is called lock lid saucepan. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:16 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jan Subject: Re: [CnD] Lock-in Lid pan I got mine from either maxi aids or in

Re: [CnD] Sort of success??? Maybe???

2020-02-20 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I don't have a meat thermometer, or any cooking thermometer for that matter. I judge doneness of meat by time, by smell, and by touch. When I cook 4 chicken legs for an hour at 350 degrees, there is no chance the chicken will be undercooked even if I don't know what the internal temperature is.

Re: [CnD] Microwave oven

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
ginthedark wrote: > > > >> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:17:39 > >> From: Jan via Cookinginthedark > >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > >> Cc: Jan > >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave oven > >> > >> Mine lasted about eight years. I miss it. >

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I always pour liquids in the sink, or at least over a bowl, whether for measuring or for any other purpose. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Linda S via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 1:18 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Linda S Subject:

Re: [CnD] Slow cooking

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
There is also something to be said about cooking preferences and taste preferences. In my world, there is no room for a slow cooker. I don't need to cook something longer than I would cook it in another setting. And I don't like many of the foods that slow cookers are used for. I like meat and fish

Re: [CnD] Slow cooking

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Still, cooking and leaving home are incompatible with each other in my view. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 2:04 PM To: Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Cc: Jude DaShiell Subject: Re: [CnD] Slow c

Re: [CnD] Delicious Pork Chops Revisited

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Glad you enjoyed it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of margo Downey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 9:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: margo Downey Subject: [CnD] Delicious Pork Chops Revisited Immigrant, we tried the pork chops recip

Re: [CnD] Delicious Pork Chops Revisited

2020-02-21 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Delicious Pork Chops 4 pork chops 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup bread crumbs Dip meat in mayonnaise. Coat with bread crumbs. Place in a single layer in a greased shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour or till tender. -Original Message- From: Cookingintheda

Re: [CnD] Conversion Tables

2020-02-22 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
1 American stick of butter equals 4 ounces, or about 115 grams. It also makes 1/2 cup of butter. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Bridget Micallef via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:21 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Bridget Micallef S

Re: [CnD] Collecting recipes

2020-02-25 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I get recipes from Websites, e-mail newsletters and groups (including recipes I translate), cookbooks, magazines, newspapers, TV and radio, and some recipes from friends and acquaintances. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday

Re: [CnD] Collecting recipes

2020-02-25 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Cc: Marie Rudys Subject: Re: [CnD] Collecting recipes Isn't collecting fun? Marie -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:34 PM To: cookinginth

Re: [CnD] Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

2020-03-09 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Just my own preference: I would not bake any meat on a cookie sheet, and it has nothing to do with whether sour cream is one of the ingredients. I would run a risk of meat juices messing up the oven when I am taking that cookie sheet out, all it would take is a slightest tilt. -Original Messag

[CnD] Lining baking pans with foil

2020-03-09 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I always use foil when baking anything, and most of the time a double layer of it. That way, the only cleanup that could ever happen is if the meat releases so much grease that even through two layers of foil it leaves a few greasy spots in the bottom of the pan. That is nothing compared to cleanup

[CnD] Oven bags

2020-03-10 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
thing in the bag and bake it. I put the bag on a cookie sheet to make it more stable, but clean up is a snap and, for me, it's worth buying them. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:03 AM To: cookin

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak Recipe

2020-03-11 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Baked Steak 1 8- to 12-ounce beef steak (sirloin, ribeye or strip steak will work) Salt Pepper Garlic powder Italian seasoning Butter Line a baking pan with 2 layers of aluminum foil. Grease the top sheet of foil. Season the steak to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Pla

Re: [CnD] Devil's food cake recipe wanted

2020-03-14 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Devil's Food Cake With Rich Chocolate Frosting Cake: 4 oz. Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Ghira

Re: [CnD] Devil Food Cake recipe

2020-03-14 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Devil's Food Cake With Rich Chocolate Frosting Cake: 4 oz. Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Ghira

Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave

2020-03-26 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I strike the egg on its long side with a knife. A swift, short stroke. It will make enough of a crack for me to be able to pull the halves of the shell apart, over a bowl, and the egg will run into the bowl. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of diane.fann7--- via Cooking

Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave

2020-03-30 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
I have a Nordickware microwave egg cooker which hard-boils up to 4 eggs, although I almost never fill all 4 compartments, 3 eggs is what I can fit comfortably. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 6:30 PM

[CnD] Sour milk

2020-04-11 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Sour milk is not supposed to be regular milk with vinegar added to it. Sour milk does not have a vinegar taste, its sourness is totally different. Sour milk, normally, is regular milk which is either left at room temperature for hours, or have been stored for a few days and had begun to ferment.

Re: [CnD] Meat Loaf Recipe

2020-04-12 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf 6-8 servings 3 slices soft bread, torn into small pieces 1 cup milk 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup minced onions 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon sage 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Cheese Filling 1 egg white, slightly beaten 1 tablesp

Re: [CnD] Meat Loaf Recipe

2020-04-12 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
GERMAN MEATLOAF 1 c. soft rye bread crumbs 1/4 c. milk 1 tbsp. oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. lean ground beef round 1/2 lb. lean ground pork shoulder 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Preheat o

Re: [CnD] Meat Loaf Recipe

2020-04-12 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
ITALIAN STUFFED MEAT LOAF 2 lb. chopped sirloin or chuck 1 egg, raw 2 eggs, hard-boiled 1/2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated 2 or 3 slices ham (cold cut type) 3 slices (1/4-inch thick) Mozzarella cheese In a large bowl, using a fork, blend r

Re: [CnD] Buttermilk

2020-04-12 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
No, sour milk and buttermilk is not the same, but you are absolutely right when you say sour milk is whole milk that is too far gone to drink. Too many people think that sour milk is whole milk with vinegar added. And if you want to simulate buttermilk, take sour cream and dilute it with whole milk

Re: [CnD] Buttermilk

2020-04-13 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
ant via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > No, sour milk and buttermilk is not the same, but you are absolutely > right when you say sour milk is whole milk that is too far gone to > drink. Too many people think that sour milk is whole milk with vinegar > added. And if you want t

Re: [CnD] SLOW COOKER CHICKEN

2020-04-18 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
1 can. Its size is 10.9 ounces. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Reinhard Stebner via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 6:18 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Reinhard Stebner Subject: Re: [CnD] SLOW COOKER CHICKEN I am confused what the follo

Re: [CnD] Chocolate Milk Bar

2020-04-22 Thread Immigrant via Cookinginthedark
Melt the chocolate in the microwave oven, at 50% power, checking and stirring every 20-30 seconds. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 5:15 AM To: cookinginthedark Cc: Dani Pagador Subject: [CnD] Chocol

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