Re: [CnD] Looking for a Peach Cobbler Recipe from an Old NFB Cookbook

2020-04-26 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Sure. I'll send quickety quick. Karen At 02:29 PM 4/26/2020, you wrote: Yes, can I have your biscuit mix recipe as well? Thanks, Dani On 4/26/20, Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I have this recipe which I haven't tried, but sounds like it would > work. I would use my own

Re: [CnD] Looking for a Peach Cobbler Recipe from an Old NFB Cookbook

2020-04-26 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I have this recipe which I haven't tried, but sounds like it would work. I would use my own basic biscuit mix, though to keep away from that chemical taste I find in Bisquick. If you need the mix recipe, I'll send. Here's the peach cobbler. Peach Cobbler Using Biscuit Mix 2 cups fresh sliced

[CnD] Basic All-Purpose Baking Mix

2020-04-26 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I use this for dumplings, too. - Karen Basic All-Purpose Baking Mix 6 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening (butter-flavored or plain) 1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. 2. Cut in shortening with pastry

Re: [CnD] Cutting a cantaloupe

2020-09-05 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
You certainly could, but I'm pretty sure it won't be able to gain purchase on the fruit, and thus, not cut, at all. You'll have better control with a knife. Karen At 08:08 AM 9/5/2020, you wrote: Next time I get a cantaloupe, I will try the vegetable peeler, just to see. -Original

Re: [CnD] Hope this is not out of line

2020-09-03 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Well, I would say that we all need to take into consideration what our needs are, and if reading a certain type of recipe is too tempting, maybe those who are able to see subject lines will want to avoid subjects that distress or tempt them. Karen At 11:53 AM 9/3/2020, you wrote: I don't

Re: [CnD] cake recipe

2020-09-06 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yep, it's 2/3 cup cream. Karen At 07:14 PM 9/6/2020, you wrote: Anyone know how much cream is needed in Joanna Fluke's recipe below? Not clear in the audio book. Thanks. Scandinavian Almond Cake (Mystery)~ 1 stick butter 1 ¼ cup sugar Egg ½ tsp. baking powder 1 ½ tsp. almond extract

[CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question

2020-08-31 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Hi gang, Below, I've pasted the basic biscuit mix for making biscuits, dumplings, pancakes and the like. But I have a question. While the recipe tastes much better than Bisquick because of the lack of chemical taste, my biscuits just fall apart when I try to butter them. I know that many

Re: [CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 9:11 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: [CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question Hi gang, Below, I've pasted the basic biscuit mix for making biscuits, dumplings, pancakes and the like. But I have

Re: [CnD] Tried And True: Baking Powder Biscuits

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yummers! Sounds good! Could probably do drop biscuits, too, don't you think? Karen At 06:48 AM 9/1/2020, you wrote: Baking Powder Biscuits Plump, fluffy biscuits are great anytime. Enjoy them with butter and jam or as part of a breakfast sandwich (see Make-and-Take Bacon and Egg Sandwiches).

Re: [CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 9:11 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: [CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question Hi gang, Below, I've pasted the basic biscuit

Re: [CnD] BUTTERMILK BISCUITS, COOKING LESSON

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
These sound good, and the variations sound intriguing. Have you tried them? Karen At 08:38 AM 9/1/2020, you wrote: BUTTERMILK BISCUITS, COOKING LESSON 2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons cold

Re: [CnD] Biscuits too crumbly with homemade mix?

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 9:11 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: [CnD] Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe and a question Hi gang, Below, I've pasted the basic biscuit mix for making biscuits, dumplings

Re: [CnD] Bisquick Dumplings

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
they are good. And when I left off using Bisquick and went to the homemade mix, we found them to be really good, too. It's great to have something you can just use and people think you've been in the kitchen all day. lol Karen At 10:38 AM 9/1/2020, you wrote: Bisquick Dumplings Nothing

Re: [CnD] Bisquick Dumplings

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
So many people think you need to submerge your dumplings, but you kill them right there if you do that. Leave them atop the boiling mixture so that they'll puff up. I mean, I know you guys all know that, but sometimes, there is just one person who might not. Karen At 10:53 AM 9/1/2020,

Re: [CnD] Homemade Biscuit Mix, From Arlette

2020-09-01 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
This could be a good one, too. Okay, one of us has to break down and give it a try pretty soon. I know Curt is asking for biscuits, so maybe I will. Or, maybe he'll get enchanted and wander into the kitchen. :) Karen At 10:33 AM 9/1/2020, you wrote: I have never tried this recipe but I

Re: [CnD] Messages are still coming through as attachments

2020-10-08 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
--- Begin Message --- All of them are coming out this way. Wow! I know they like using this server, but io is so much cleaner. Karen you know At 06:11 AM 10/8/2020, you wrote: Return-Path: X-Original-To: cookinginthed...@mail.acbradio.org Delivered-To: cookinginthed...@mail.acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Question About Cream Cheese Pie Crust

2020-10-14 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
The butter and cream cheese seem liquid enough, I think. I'd give it a go and maybe you'll be in for a nice surprise. I'm going to do this one of these days soon. Karen At 05:44 PM 10/14/2020, you wrote: Leave both the butter and the cream cheese out on the counter to soften for about 15

Re: [CnD] Attention List Members: Hi Dale, Cooking in the dark list issues!

2020-10-13 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Hi, Jason, and thank you for your response. I am not a list nmod here, but have lists on IO. I have found them to be quite easily maintained there, and so glad you agree. Just sending good wishes, and thanks to you. Karen Delzer At 08:43 AM 10/13/2020, you wrote: Hi everyone. Thank you so

Re: [CnD] Whipped Cream Cheese

2020-10-13 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I would not think it wise to use it, Wendy, as the consistency would be far too thin. Karen At 10:38 AM 10/13/2020, you wrote: So happy we are back up & running, & thank you! Really missed this list. I do have a question. Can Whipped Cream Cheese be used in a frosting recipe? Wendy

Re: [CnD] Bisquit

2020-10-15 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
this should do the trick. (See below) - Karen Basic All-Purpose Baking Mix 6 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening (butter-flavored or plain) 1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. 2. Cut in shortening

Re: [CnD] MOUTH WATERING SUPER EASY POT ROAST

2020-08-25 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Oh, yah, I use soda in a lot of meats. It doesn't matter what flavor soda you use, either. Sometimes, I even put it on hamburger patties, and they're more tender, too. It's amazing what some soda pop will do. Karen At 08:52 AM 8/25/2020, you wrote: MOUTH WATERING SUPER EASY POT ROAST

Re: [CnD] MOUTH WATERING SUPER EASY POT ROAST

2020-08-25 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:06 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] MOUTH WATERING SUPER EASY POT ROAST Oh, yah, I use soda in a lot of meats. It doesn't matter what flavor soda you use, either. Sometimes, I even

Re: [CnD] MOUTH WATERING SUPER EASY POT ROAST

2020-08-25 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
: I would be hesitant to add soda, I don't like adding anything that would give meat a sweet taste. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:06 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re

Re: [CnD] Labeling problem

2020-08-17 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Dani, will you please explain about the site that tells you about mystery pills? We rarely drop as we have a kitty we love, but you know how it can be. The second you say you won't, you will. Karen At 06:16 PM 8/17/2020, you wrote: That's why I went the low-tech route. I know that it takes

Re: [CnD] Labeling problem

2020-08-17 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
If push comes to shove, we could always staple the label to a baggy. Karen At 06:31 PM 8/17/2020, you wrote: Dani: How do you do the sewing elastic? Sometimes I know I am a little slow. I can easily buy dymo tape, but it won't stick on these bags in the freezer. I thought about the Pen

Re: [CnD] Labeling problem

2020-08-17 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
wonder if they would stick any better than a braille label. Worth a look, for sure. Karen At 02:26 PM 8/17/2020, you wrote: , I don’t know if everyone is aware of these but there is something called way around they offered tags and you can label using your iPhone I can’t remember if the

Re: [CnD] measuring cups

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Hey, guys, what is the fuss about dry measure and wet measure? I'm coming late to this party and thinking it sounds like a tempest in a tea cup. Karen At 08:51 AM 8/18/2020, you wrote: Despite all the stuff in the mainstream press about not using dry measuring cups for liquids, that is the

Re: [CnD] measuring cups

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
blindness attitude today. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/is-there-really-a-difference-between-liq uid-and-dry-measurements/ -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:22 PM To: cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] measuring cups

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Hmmm. Just could be that someone wants their fifteen minutes, ya know? Karen At 10:21 AM 8/18/2020, you wrote: They are saying that all our cups are a little off. Yes. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18

Re: [CnD] measuring cups

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:49 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] measuring cups Hey, guys, what is the fuss about dry measure and wet measure? I'm coming

Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
We just got a bunch from Amazon, and we like them just fine. I guess it depends on what they will be used for, and how heavy the use is. Karen At 06:11 PM 8/18/2020, you wrote: Dani: I bought cards from Amazon, but I looked around a little. The Amazon basics ones had some negative reviews

Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
to buy a thousand and then not like them. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:54 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions We just got a bunch from

Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions

2020-08-18 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Ours are not 100 weight, but they have lasted quite well, so they can't be that much under. Karen At 07:01 PM 8/18/2020, you wrote: I forgot about that. The Amazon Basics was definitely not hundred weight. I was a little confused by the way they wrote it on their sales pitch. But if you are

Re: [CnD] Helen's Favorite Shepherd's Pie

2020-08-19 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I do something very similar, and Curt absolutely loves it. Karen At 02:51 AM 8/19/2020, you wrote: This one is really tasty. I make this one quite often. Helen's Favorite Shepherd's Pie 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced A can of corn, or frozen corn A can of Franco American beef

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
wrote: They say that rattlesnake also tastes like fried chicken? On 8/20/2020 9:40 PM, Immigrant via Cookinginthedark wrote: I had tried rabbit once, and I liked it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Re: [CnD] Thanks for recipe and information about trecipe Spicy Thai Chicken-Diabetic

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I so wish I could stand the stuff, but, to me, and to mine, it is just nasty! Karen At 09:42 AM 8/21/2020, you wrote: Yes, agree. I always use stevia You are welcome “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - - Winnie the Pooh 🙏, 😘 I appreciate your

Re: [CnD] DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Now, this is so wild that I'll just have to try it. How interesting! What does the DH stand for? Karen At 09:37 AM 8/21/2020, you wrote: DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Four eggs ¾ cup cooking oil 1 cup milk One, two-layer Duncan Hines cake mix, (or your

Re: [CnD] DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Oh! Duh! *palm hitting forehead* Thanks much!!! Karen At 01:47 PM 8/21/2020, you wrote: D H stands for Duncan Hines -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 12

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 11:06 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch I remember when I was a child, my grandmother and my aunt used to make the best

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
t; To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > > Cc: Immigrant > > Subject: [CnD] Eating rabbit > > > > I had tried rabbit once, and I liked it. > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Cookinginthedark On > > Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark &

Re: [CnD] Thanks for recipe and information about recipe Spicy Thai Chicken-Diabetic

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
] On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 11:57 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Thanks for recipe and information about trecipe Spicy Thai Chicken-Diabetic I so wish I could stand the stuff, but, to me, and to mine

Re: [CnD] Thanks for recipe and information about trecipe Spicy Thai Chicken-Diabetic

2020-08-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
-transplant-journey -Sugar -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 9:57 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Thanks for recipe and information about trecipe Spicy Thai

Re: [CnD] DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
That's so simple, and I never thought of it. So, BC for Betty Crocker and, ... hmmm. on and on, I guess. :) Karen At 06:55 AM 8/22/2020, you wrote: Duncan Hines is what DH sands for. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent

Re: [CnD] DH Ridiculous Chocolate Bundt Cake

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 3:07 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] DH Ridiculous Chocolate Bundt Cake Dawn, This may be a less than bright question, but what if I have no stand mixer, just

Re: [CnD] DH CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
You guys, there would be no reason we couldn't use any brand of cake mix as long as it's the right size, correct? Karen who is getting hungrier by the nanosecond At 07:25 AM 8/22/2020, you wrote: DH CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE 1 box DH chocolate cake mix 1 small box chocolate instant

Re: [CnD] DH Ridiculous Chocolate Bundt Cake

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Dawn, This may be a less than bright question, but what if I have no stand mixer, just a hand mixer, and thus, no paddle attachment? Am I up a creek for this recipe? Karen At 07:25 AM 8/22/2020, you wrote: This cake is wonhderful! DH Ridiculous Chocolate Bundt Cake Yield: serves 12

Re: [CnD] DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark > > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Helen Whitehead > Subject: Re: [CnD] DH FROSTING IN THE CAKE > > D H stands for Duncan Hines > > -Original Message- > From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio

Re: [CnD] DH Ridiculous Chocolate Bundt Cake

2020-08-22 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - - Winnie the Pooh 🙏, 😘 I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent

Re: [CnD] Labeling Decisions: cutting straight

2020-08-19 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yes, I've used that, too, and it really helps! Karen At 09:21 AM 8/19/2020, you wrote: Well now, you might try this the next time you need to tear a perforation. Fold the perforation both ways before tearing. I remember once a student came to a Professor at Delaware Valley College once and

Re: [CnD] Yesterday's nostalgic lunch

2020-08-20 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I remember when I was a child, my grandmother and my aunt used to make the best rabbit you could ever imagined. I mean, it was even better than fried chicken, and I am really picky. Their rabbit was way above anything else. I don't know how they did it, but they did. I've heard since then,

Re: [CnD] Substituting Carrots for Zucchini in Bread?

2020-08-24 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Make carrot cake! Karen At 03:36 PM 8/24/2020, you wrote: Hi, Everyone. My Mom's in to juicing and has a ton of leftover carrot pulp. I'd hate to see it go to waste, and am wondering if I can substitute it for zucchini in bread? Are their other uses for the leftover pulp? Thanks, Dani

Re: [CnD] Question About Types Of Mustard

2020-08-14 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
It stands for thanks in advance, just as ISO stands for in search of. Karen At 10:26 PM 8/13/2020, you wrote: What does TIA stand for? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark Sent:

Re: [CnD] Sweet Hots

2020-08-17 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Delzer via Cookinginthedark wrote: > These pickles are s great! If you'd asked me if I wanted to > try something like this, I'd have told you no. And, indeed, I wanted > to say that when someone offered them to me, but I wanted to be nice. > Well, I got a big surprise! > > Sweet

Re: [CnD] Sweet Hots

2020-08-17 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
seem like I would be able to get an entire 5 lb. bag along with the hot sauce in it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD

Re: [CnD] Refrigerator pickles

2020-08-15 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Nope, but I have a recipe for sweet hots that I'll send in another post. You guys will love this! Karen At 12:15 PM 8/15/2020, you wrote: Good afternoon. Does anyone have a good recipe for refrigerator pickles? Thank you in advance for your help. Joy

[CnD] Sweet Hots

2020-08-15 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
These pickles are s great! If you'd asked me if I wanted to try something like this, I'd have told you no. And, indeed, I wanted to say that when someone offered them to me, but I wanted to be nice. Well, I got a big surprise! Sweet Hots 1 gallon jar hamburger dill slices lb5

Re: [CnD] Sweet Hots

2020-08-15 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yah, and they're sooo easy! I couldn't believe I liked them! Karen At 01:30 PM 8/15/2020, you wrote: OMG, that sounds so good. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 3:19 PM To: Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] PERFECT RICH WHITE BREAD, ABM

2020-10-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Is there any reason you couldn't put in the entire egg instead of just the yolk? Karen At 09:25 AM 10/2/2020, you wrote: I don't have a bread machine anymore, but I use to make this recipe. PERFECT RICH WHITE BREAD, ABM 4 1/4 cups bread flour 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)

Re: [CnD] Quinoa

2020-05-27 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I've always wondered about it. I've had it in salad, too, and really enjoyed it. Is it hard like rice? Do you need to cook it before using it? Can someone who uses it tell us a bit about it so if we decide to go get it, we'll know what to do with it? It is nutritious, right? Karen At 06:12

Re: [CnD] Stuffed Marrows

2020-05-24 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Oh, my goodness, glad you explained because I was thinking of bone marrow and that sounds less than yummy. Wow! Language is funny! Karen At 04:51 AM 5/24/2020, you wrote: A marrows are like zucchini but they are smaller and they have a pointed piece at the top. -Original Message-

Re: [CnD] Cookinginthedark Digest, Vol 128, Issue 37

2020-05-28 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Usually, nowadays, gas stoves have electric ignition, so you never need to worry about the pilot light going out. I've had a stove like this on and off for the last thirty years, and no worries. I'd encourage you to find a gas stove with electric ignition. Oh, in case of a power outage

Re: [CnD] Gas or electric stoves which is better?

2020-05-28 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Dolores, there is absolutely nothing to worry about with a gas stove. If there were to be some kind of leak, and that is highly unlikely, you'd smell it and you could turn off whatever burner there was, or you could get out of the house quickly. Gas is, in my opinion, far more easy to cope

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-28 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I like to take the boneless ones and throw them in the crock pot with a sauce made from catsup, brown sugar, and some Woody's Cookin' sauce. This sauce is absolutely amazing. You can get it from Amazon now, but used to have to get it from a place in Louisiana. Anyway, it comes in jars and

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-28 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Well, you could always dredge it in crumbs or salt and pepper and flour and cook it at 400 for about forty minutes. Or you could put barbecue sauce on it and cook it the same. You could also put apple slices or pineapple slices on it and cook it that way, too. These are just down and dirty

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-28 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
that sounds marvelous, cindy. I also line whatever pan I'm cooking in with foil a lot of the time. It certainly does cut back on the clean-up. Karen At 03:37 PM 5/28/2020, you wrote: Hello, Welcome to the list. I'm by no means a cooking expert, but I've learned a lot from this list and I

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-29 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
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Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-29 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Mentoring. Technology Accessibility. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:35 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Pork Chops I like to take the boneless ones

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-29 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Recruitment. Workplace Mentoring. Technology Accessibility. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 1:58 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Pork Chops I haven't

Re: [CnD] Pork Chops

2020-05-30 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
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 breadcrumbs On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 6:51 PM Karen Delzer via

Re: [CnD] Salt makes meat tougher?

2020-05-31 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I know it will raise eyebrows on some, but if I want to make certain that my meat is really tenderized well, I'll soak it in soda pop. Doesn't matter what flavor, the sweetness of the drink is not passed to the meat. I kid you not, it works! I've even put it on hamburgers and it worked.

Re: [CnD] Pecan Pie Upside-Down Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

2020-10-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Sure is tempting, I'll tell ya that! karen At 08:47 PM 10/21/2020, you wrote: Hey Karen: Right now that's all I have too! (smile) I wonder if you can get all of it in there? You first! haha! On 10/21/2020 4:11 PM, Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark wrote: > wonder what it would doo if

Re: [CnD] Pecan Pie Upside-Down Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

2020-10-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I'll have to pawn something first, in order to buy the pecans. :) :) :) Karen At 08:47 PM 10/21/2020, you wrote: I just checked the recipe again. I think it would all fit in there o.k. Go for it Karen! (smile) On 10/21/2020 6:49 PM, Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Maybe I will

Re: [CnD] Pecan Pie Upside-Down Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

2020-10-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
wonder what it would doo if you used an 8 x 8 square pan because that's all you had. :) :) :) Karen At 10:17 AM 10/21/2020, you wrote: Pecan Pie Upside-Down Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com Prep 20 min Total1 hr 15 min Servings8 We love upside-down cakes, and this unbeatable combination

Re: [CnD] Pecan Pie Upside-Down Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

2020-10-21 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Maybe I will one of these days. It looks yummerous! Karen At 05:47 PM 10/21/2020, you wrote: I think it would be okay. Try it and let us know. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:11 PM

Re: [CnD] Spanish Rice Casserole

2020-10-24 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Does it taste like scrambled eggs? Karen At 01:05 PM 10/24/2020, you wrote: Spanish Rice Casserole 1 1/3 cups evaporated milk 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 1/4 small onion, minced 1/2 small carrot, minced 1 cup shredded sharp cheese 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2

Re: [CnD] BACON, EGG & CHEESE BISCUIT BAKE

2020-07-20 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Sugar, I don't see a baking time on here. Did I just miss it? Karen At 03:43 AM 7/20/2020, you wrote: BACON, EGG & CHEESE BISCUIT BAKE 7 eggs 2 tablespoon milk 1 (16.3-oz.) can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits 1 package thick precooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch

Re: [CnD] Cooking Brown Rice in a rice cooker

2020-08-03 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
We use Success rice sometimes, and it's great! You just boil the bag for about ten minutes, and then you're done. They've got different ones, too. Karen At 12:44 PM 8/3/2020, you wrote: As I said, my rice is minute rice, so it is partially cooked. It comes in 4-ounce cups, and it is meant for

Re: [CnD] My Microwave (was: Preferred cooking methods)

2020-08-05 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I agree. It is so helpful to have all that power, and the ability to cut it back if necessary. We also have a setting in ours that allows us to reheat food so that it doesn't get hard or dried out or anything, but it just knows how much to heat the food with some kind of sensor thing in

Re: [CnD] 5 Ground Mustard Substitutes

2020-08-10 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Wow! Who'd have thunk!!! Great info here. Karen At 07:03 AM 8/10/2020, you wrote: 5 Ground Mustard Substitutes From The Spruce Eats Written by Erin Huffstetler Updated 07/09/20 illustration showing substitutes for ground mustard The Spruce / Alison Czinkota In This Article

Re: [CnD] How do you crack an egg and get it out of the shell without squashing it?

2020-08-10 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I put the tip in the front of my hand nearer my fingers, and the large part nearer my palm, and then crack it soundly on the side of the bowl and move my hand over nearer to the center of the bowl. then, I make my hand go kind of concave so that the two parts of the egg will separate and drop

Re: [CnD] Question About Types Of Mustard

2020-08-10 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
As far as I know, Marie, you are correct. Any market has dry mustard in the spice section. Karen At 06:18 AM 8/10/2020, you wrote: Dry mustard is not the same as Dijon mustard. Dry mustard, the one I got from Amazon, comes in a square metal container. I cannot remember the brand off the top

[CnD] Brownie pans recipes

2020-08-11 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Has anyone got recipe collections for the kind of pans that Pampered Chef puts out for brownies? I know there are scads of recipes out there, but I don't have any. How about you guys? TIA, Karen ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] Using the microwave

2020-08-09 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
What's Family And Friends? Karen At 12:08 PM 8/9/2020, you wrote: At Family And Friends we are forbidden to use any plastic in microwave ovens since plastic puts parts of itself into the food it cooks. On Mon, 3 Aug 2020, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020

Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost

2020-08-09 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
: Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2020 11:34 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost We get them from Domino's. they call them chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. Reieieieieiely good! Karen At 03:18 PM 8/8/2020, you wrote: Has

Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost

2020-08-08 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
gas >>>>>> burner, strike a match away from the stove so I wouldn't cause a >>>>>> gas explosion, and when I tried to bring the match to the burner to >>>>>> light the flame, the match would burn in my fingers faster than I >>>>

Re: [CnD] Matches and irrational fears

2020-08-07 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
ified of even my very safe Instant Pot. I guess I am going to >>> have to make myself use it a few times to get over this. And I will have to keep using it. >>> -Original Message----- >>> From: Cookinginthedark On >>> Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedar

Re: [CnD] Ranch Dressing on Pizzas?

2020-08-09 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
There are recipes for it, but I don't have them. If you like, I can try to find something, or you can, if you like. Just look under ranch dressing in a search. Karen At 09:58 AM 8/9/2020, you wrote: Simon and I live in Canada, and we don't have that dry Ranch salad dressing here. Or is it

Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-09 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yep, you've got that right. When we were young, well, some of us, ahem, people didn't get nearly as ill on some of the food that was out then. You just didn't hear of much of that. Nowadays, though, it's everywhere! Karen At 10:53 AM 8/9/2020, you wrote: PBS had a program called the poison

Re: [CnD] salmon

2020-08-09 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I could be really wrong here, but I'm thinking no longer than three days. Karen At 04:58 PM 8/9/2020, you wrote: Someone gave me salmon he caught in Lake Michigan. He froze it. Then grilled it for me Thursday. How long will this fish keep in the fridge? Thanks. Wendy

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Oh, I love polenta, but didn't know you could get it already made. Gonna need to look into that. Karen At 06:29 PM 8/1/2020, you wrote: Hi, No interest in polenta, otherwise known in the South as cornmeal mush. (smile) I am really interested in the pasta. Happy to know gemelli is included.

Re: [CnD] Directions For Me

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yep, and a life-saver, it is, too! Karen At 07:04 PM 8/1/2020, you wrote: A slight correction: the site is directionsforme.org. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 9:40 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Oh, yah, bet most of us are wishing for that. :) :) :) Karen At 07:49 PM 8/1/2020, you wrote: Oh, I love everything with corn; tortillas, pollenta etc. One of my dreams/fantasies is to have a little angel on my shoulder so we could just go aisle by aisle in the grocery store, and the little

Re: [CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
I just went there and found a nice polenta, so I know it's up now. Karen At 07:14 PM 8/1/2020, you wrote: The last time I tried to go to directionsforme.com, it seemed to have gone away. Don't know what I did, or if they were in some kind of transition. Thank you so much for mentioning the

Re: [CnD] ground turkey

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Here's something I'm going to try. Up till now, I've used ground pork in this recipe and we love it. But, my son gave us some ground turkey, so why not give it a try here, right? So, see below and sub the ground turkey in for the pork. Breakfast Sausage 2 teaspoons dried sage * 2

Re: [CnD] ground turkey Breakfast Sausage

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
need some olive oil in the pan or they'll stick and crumble. Sent from my HAL 9000 in transit to Jupiter -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2020 6:12 PM

Re: [CnD] Italian Style Homemade Sausages With Cheese

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Or maybe parchment paper? Karen At 05:09 PM 8/2/2020, you wrote: There is oven-safe plastic wrap, but I am wondering if foil wouldn't be a better wrapper. I translated this recipe, and the words that literally mean "food film" I translated as plastic wrap, but maybe foil is a better

Re: [CnD] Shopping Angel or Instacart

2020-08-02 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Yes, we pay the yearly fee for Instacart, too, and it has saved our bacon several times. Karen At 05:29 PM 8/2/2020, you wrote: You can explore all you want. The reason you have to create an account is so they can know which stores they have in your area. I explored a good deal before I

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
When I was having my first son in Memphis, I was so excited when they told me there were grits on my breakfast plate. But when I began eating, I discovered that they had covered them with sugar! Ugh! No, no no Karen At 07:38 AM 8/5/2020, you wrote: Hi. I too love grits. I make them on

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
Here's a recipe I copied awhile back: Company Grits 2 cups cooked grits Oz5 evaporated milk Salt and pepper to taste Tbsp2 butter 4 eggs, beaten Lb1/2 sharp cheddar cheese, grated Preheat oven to dg350. Add all ingredients to grits and place in buttered baking dish and Bake until high and

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark
for 30 minutes? I ask, because you have the word minutes before the numbers. Curious minds would like to know. SMILES. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:22 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Karen Delzer Subject: Re

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