Re: [CnD] Slicing English muffins

2009-11-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
I never knew about splitting english muffins with a fork; interesting. I always used fingers too, as others recommended, perhaps a regular knife sometimes, but never would have thought of an electric knife, not even for a bagle. That to me would be like using a sledge hammer to kill an

Re: [CnD] Crackers with Cheeseball?

2009-12-04 Thread Kathy Brandt
It's your choice. I myself like nice-sized crackers, not what seem quite small by comparison, so, I've gotten either the Carr's (british) water crackers that come in peppercorn or garlic herb, or I like the Kiebler bistro townhouse crackers that come in original or multigrain. Ritz are ok,

[CnD] Brussels Sprouts with Garlic

2009-12-14 Thread Kathy Brandt
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GARLIC Cooking time: 8 minutes. 1/4 c. water 2 tbsp. butter 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Discard any dry outside leaves from sprouts. Trim stems. Using small sharp knife, cut a shallow X in stem end of each

Re: [CnD] sifting

2009-12-15 Thread Kathy Brandt
I know they say that today you don't have to, but I sift my dry ingredients, as I like how it produces a finer cake. Kathy. - Original Message - From: leverenz lever...@cpws.net To: c n d cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:21 PM Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Shortbread Cookies

2009-12-17 Thread Kathy Brandt
A shortbread recipe I make from The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American uses cornstarch. It wouldn't be the same without it; the cornstarch gives the shortbread a finer, flakier texture, such that it really has the quality of melting in your mouth. So, do use the cornstarch! Kathy. -

[CnD] Eggless Egg Nog from Mr. Food

2009-12-20 Thread Kathy Brandt
This is the one I make; really like it. You don't have to use the rum extract, and I add cinnamon to taste: 6 cups Milk 1 pack Instant vanilla pudding and pie filling; (4-serving size) 4 teaspoons Rum extract ¾ teaspoon Ground nutmeg; divided 2 cups Heavy cream; (1 pint) 2 tablespoons

[CnD] Eggless Egg Nog Variant

2009-12-20 Thread Kathy Brandt
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding 1 1/2 quarts milk 2 1/2 tsp rum extract 1/2 tsp nutmeg Preparation: Blend pudding mix and 2 cups of milk, following directions on pudding package. Chill for 5 minutes. Add the rum and nutmeg, then mix in the rest of the milk. Chill and serve. A reviewer added a

Re: [CnD] Black Walnuts?

2009-12-20 Thread Kathy Brandt
You might also find at nutsonline.com, which has lots of things besides nuts. - Original Message - From: Penny Reeder penny.ree...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Black Walnuts? Hi Dixie, Sometimes you can

Re: [CnD] C N D: Kosheree (Egyptian Lentils)

2010-01-11 Thread Kathy Brandt
In case anyone is interested in a recipe for comparison: Kushari Topping: 1-2 medium/large yellow onions very thinly sliced and fried in olive oil on medium heat (this takes some time, about 15 to 30 minutes...be careful not to ratchet up the heat and burn the onions...they should be

Re: [CnD] cream without milk

2010-02-10 Thread Kathy Brandt
You're probably right, but I seem to remember emersion blender demos where the milk was whirled at such a high speed that it reached cream consistency. - Original Message - From: Jess jessica.trask.rea...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 10,

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2010-04-14 Thread Kathy Brandt
Interesting ... but $425 sounds a bit much to bake them at: At least to my liking, any muffin done above 350 turns out hard and dry, so I always bake my muffins at 350. Kathy. - Original Message - From: Marilyn mldeweese1...@verizon.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

Re: [CnD] Creamy Lime Jello Salad

2010-07-03 Thread Kathy Brandt
Hi, happy Fourth! To answer Claudia's question about the cottage cheese, if you use the small curd kind, it shouldn't be lumpy. ... And yes, it's great to be able to make your own additions/changes to recipes. Like, I might want to add mandarine oranges or marischino cherries, and leave

Re: [CnD] Zesting a lemon or lime

2010-08-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
Hi, for what it's worth: When I grate the peel off, I stop when I see that in a given area, the juice is going to bleed through, then go to another art of the fruit. Don't know that I get as much peel this way, and, admittedly, since generally noone is around when I'm working, don't know if

[CnD] Egyptian Orange Cake

2010-08-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
See my notes below: 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1Egg 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Cup Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 Cup Buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 Cup Raisins 1/2 Cup Walnuts 1/2 Large Orange,

[CnD] About Cranberry Sauce

2010-10-01 Thread Kathy Brandt
When you're not making a whole cranberry sauce, are there recipes that turn out being similar to the gelled cranberry sauce, or is that just a commercial product? What's the recipe for the horseradish cranberry sauce? Sounds interesting. Kathy. - Original Message - From:

Re: [CnD] Pork chops and rice

2010-11-04 Thread Kathy Brandt
Hi, I have a similar recipe. It calls for browning the pork chops on moderate heat five minutes per side, putting on top of the rice, etc, covering, and cooking at 350 for a half hour. Kathy. - Original Message - From: Sheila Rieger ze...@telus.net To:

Re: [CnD] My Coffee Maker Recommendation

2010-12-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
Where did you get yours? Sounds good! - Original Message - From: Jan zarf2...@verizon.net To: cd cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 10:39 PM Subject: [CnD] My Coffee Maker Recommendation Brew n go Black and Decker dcm18S. Can use travel mug, or your

[CnD] Puritan Oil web site has more than oil

2011-02-26 Thread Kathy Brandt
I was searching for something and by chance got on Puritan's web site, and discovered they also have lots of things besides oil: Aromatherapy Coffee Tea Pet Products Vitamins Sports Nutrition spices and grinders, also tea pots, french presses, and travel mugs! www.puritan.com Lots of

[CnD] Prince William chocolate biscuit cake recipes!

2011-04-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
This sounded like could be really good from british friend's description, so had to check it out: Want to try your hand at making a cake fit for a future king? Here's our recipe for a cake similar to the one Prince William has requested. ___ CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE The royal family prefers

Re: [CnD] cooking chickens

2011-07-09 Thread Kathy Brandt
I don't remember that I ever baked one that was not cut up first, but for a whole chicken cut into the different parts, I do it at dg.350 for an hour. Others would say at a higher temperature and maybe shorter time, but I like 350. If I'm using the chicken meat in something, like my chicken

[CnD] Foreman Grill Question

2011-09-03 Thread Kathy Brandt
I have one that I bought in 2003 that was a joint effort between George Foreman and Cooks Essentials. My plug gets rather warm; do any of you notice this too? If I were decide to get another model, is there one out there (since mine is no longer available) that has the on-off button and

Re: [CnD] cutting food.

2012-01-23 Thread Kathy Brandt
First, nothing meant in any way to be judgmental. Like others say, it does take practice, and in some situations I have to get psyched up to begin, when faced with a full plate, or if in the middle seat in the row of an airplane when I could think that people are looking and worrying about not

[CnD] Small George Foreman Grill

2012-01-23 Thread Kathy Brandt
I have a big one at the moment that had replaced the one done in collaboration with Cooks Essentials and George Foreman, but that one isn't made any more, and what I have now takes up more room in my cabinet than is convenient re getting to other stuff, plus is too heavy to handle

Re: [CnD] The Schwan's site

2012-02-12 Thread Kathy Brandt
I've had trouble in the past and complained, including examples for what would improve the situation. Now I'd say still the most difficult thing is checkout. You work with the checkout buttons at the top of the section you're on, not the bottom, making sure you review and hit the one saying

Re: [CnD] The Schwan's site

2012-02-12 Thread Kathy Brandt
You use the combo boxes under each item for the quantity, and then hit the add to cart button or enter on the link (forget which it is). If you go back to the top of the page afterwards, right under the cart link, it should indicate that an item is there, and will continue that with each

Re: [CnD] Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix and Recipes

2012-04-14 Thread Kathy Brandt
Sounds good, but how much water or tomato sauce would you use, and what cup measure per each serving? I'm guessing roughly 1/3 cup, but just wondering if you know. Thanks. Kathy. - Original Message - From: marilyn deweese mldeweese15...@frontier.com To:

[CnD] Stretching Schwans

2012-10-20 Thread Kathy Brandt
I do this with the individual lasagnas and cookies, in that, though I know the convenience factor is involved with baking the cookies as is, I after thawing some, break in half and remake so I can get two out of them. With the lasagna dinners after cooking I take half of one and suplement with

Re: [CnD] Where to Find Reasonably Priced Nuts for Baking

2012-10-22 Thread Kathy Brandt
You might also try http://www.nutsonline.com - Original Message - From: Debbra Piening debbra.pien...@att.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 11:21 PM Subject: [CnD] Where to Find Reasonably Priced Nuts for Baking You might try

[CnD] Peapod's checkout process is ruined for blind people

2012-10-24 Thread Kathy Brandt
? I'd please appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. I'm informing other people who have used your service and/or who would be interested in knowing about this. Kathy Brandt ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

[CnD] Re mac and cheese

2012-12-17 Thread Kathy Brandt
Our office is doing a post-holiday gathering at a place which has so-called Eastern Shore macaroni and cheese, containing crab meat, scallions, bacon, old bay, and cheddar cheese; should be _awesome! After I try it, want to see if I can duplicate it. Couldn't find it on google, apart from

Re: [CnD] Flex-Brew Coffee Maker

2013-01-18 Thread Kathy Brandt
I have it; really like it!! I had been bauking at the idea of what even the simple Keurigs cost, and well, since Amazon tracked what I was looking at, it sent me a 'you might be interested in' E-mail. It was $49. There were brands of coffee not available in regular that I had really wanted

Re: [CnD] the baked Brussels sprouts

2013-02-01 Thread Kathy Brandt
I missed out on those. I could go by what was posted, but if you have the actual recipe, would be great; thanks! These other snacks sound great. - Original Message - From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; aevinc...@ca.rr.com Sent: Friday,

[CnD] Schwans web site access problem

2013-02-04 Thread Kathy Brandt
I'm curious to know, is it an issue with window-eyes, or with the site? In most instances, I, at least, can no longer find add-to-cart links or buttons. Has anyone else noticed this? If so, you might want to write to Schwans, as shopping there used to be very accessible. Thanks.

Re: [CnD] Bundt Cake

2013-02-24 Thread Kathy Brandt
Bundt cakes are nice. You can get pans for more than just your typical bundt; check out Nordicware.com/you'll be amazed. I have over a dozen. You can make any typical cake in a bunt pan; it doesn't have to be a bundt cake recipe specifically. You'd mainly have to be mindful of using

Re: [CnD] OT: General question about cooking and visual impairment

2013-04-10 Thread Kathy Brandt
Aside from growing up in the '60s and '70s when there wasn't as much processed food, cooking was just something I took for granted and expected I would do. Way before I was doing it I copied out recipes into notebooks on the basis of if I understood the instructions, if I'd like it, and, to,

[CnD] P.S. about blind people learning how to cook

2013-04-10 Thread Kathy Brandt
One reason I thank God I can cook is to be able to make something I couldn't get otherwise: Like, Schwans unfortunately hasn't had the stuffed twice-baked potatos I really like, a real natural with steak, etc, but I was told they weren't selling, so they made room on the truck for other

[CnD] Need subject lines in messages please

2013-05-08 Thread Kathy Brandt
It's not difficult to do, and gives busy people an idea of what's in the message so that they'll know whether it's pertinent to open. In my experience also, if there's a virus it can come in a message with no subject, so, anything that comes to me with no subject-line, I refuse to open as a

[CnD] Hi, re doing subject lines

2013-05-08 Thread Kathy Brandt
a relevant comment. Ah well, my poor, thimble-sized brain is overstuffed! Jennifer On 5/7/13, Kathy Brandt katya20...@comcast.net wrote: It's not difficult to do, and gives busy people an idea of what's in the message so that they'll know whether it's pertinent to open. In my experience also

Re: [CnD] waffle irons

2013-06-02 Thread Kathy Brandt
Good luck! I had a Waring from QVC that beeped, which they may or may not have any more, as I got it a few years ago. It made boat-shaped waffles, oval, not round, and one thing to note is, although it beeped at a certain point the waffles weren't necessarily done then; I found I had to

Re: [CnD] Appearance of Microwave Baked Goods

2013-08-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
I haven't done many cricrowave cakes to know re the appearance, but would say if they're frosted you could get away with them otherwise being ok, unless the texture is off. I've done an oatmeal cake several times in the microwave that's turned out nicely. - Original Message -

[CnD] Oatmeal Cake (microwave)

2013-08-30 Thread Kathy Brandt
1 cup quick-cooking oats 1-1/2 cups water 1/2 cup butter , softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg TOPPING: 1 cup flaked

[CnD] Spagheti with tomato Basil Sauce

2013-08-30 Thread Kathy Brandt
scanned from the Barilla thick spaghetti box: 1 box Barilla® Thick Spaghetti . 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil . 1 onion, diced . 4 tablespoons walnuts, chopped Tomato Basil sauce . 1 cup Ricotta cheese . Salt and black pepper to taste . 4 basil leaves, chiffonade Bring a large pot

[CnD] Spagheti with meat sauce, Muellers

2013-09-10 Thread Kathy Brandt
Serves: 6 Ingredients 16 ounces Mueller's Spaghetti 1 pound ground chuck 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup chopped onion 1 (30 ounce) jar pasta sauce Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Brown meat in large skillet. Add garlic and onions; cook

Re: [CnD] Repost Microwave Oatmeal Cake

2013-09-17 Thread Kathy Brandt
You want the ones in the can, not in the packets; those are instant oatmeal. Enjoy the cake. Kathy. - Original Message - From: Kimberly Qualls kimberly021...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Repost

[CnD] Roasted Parmesan Potato Wedges

2013-10-11 Thread Kathy Brandt
4 potatoes (2 pounds) 2 teaspoons canola oil (I used olive) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Cut each potato lengthwise in half. Cut each half into three wedges.

[CnD] squash casserole 2

2013-10-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
A favorite squash casserole recipe from Gigi. INGREDIENTS: List of 5 items . 2 pounds of sliced squash . 1 small onion, chopped . 1 can of Cream of Chicken soup, undiluted . 1 cup (8 ounce carton) of sour cream . 1 box or package (approximately 6 to 8 ounces) of Herb Seasoning Stuffing or

[CnD] squash casserole

2013-10-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
Squash Casserole Recipe From Diana Rattray, A squash casserole with pecan or bread crumb topping, along with cheese and onions. INGREDIENTS: List of 10 items . 2 pounds yellow squash, cut in 3/4-inch cubes . 1 cup chopped onion . 1 teaspoon salt . 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to

[CnD] Another Squash Casserole

2013-10-29 Thread Kathy Brandt
SQUASH CASSEROLE 2 pounds yellow summer squash or zucchini, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 cup pared shredded carrot 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup flour 1 package (8 ounces) seasoned stuffing crumbs 1/2 cup butter

[CnD] Flipjack Pancake maker recipes

2013-10-31 Thread Kathy Brandt
A friend kindly bought for me this pan from Bed Bath And Beyond, which she's had great results with. This has two hinged pans with two handles; during your cooking time you hold handles together and flip to switch sides for cooking other side of pancake. This is completely closed, which is

Re: [CnD] observations about onion soup

2013-11-04 Thread Kathy Brandt
Watkins offers onion soup and gravy mix in a can. Product Details Item #21178 Enjoy a quick cup of soup or create easy, flavorful entrées and side dishes when you start with Watkins Gourmet Onion Soup Gravy Base. This handy building block for delicious home cooking also delivers great

[CnD] About book Cooking Without Looking

2013-11-18 Thread Kathy Brandt
Would there by chance be a recipe in there called lemon glazed gems? They were like a muffin, really good. In school a lot of our recipes came from that book, but don't know if the lemon glazed gems was one of the recipes. I can't find it on the internet. If anyone has it, could they send?

Re: [CnD] cooking without looking

2013-11-19 Thread Kathy Brandt
Thanks everyone. I didn't mean to be unclear: It was the lemon glaze gems recipe I hoped someone had if it was in that book; I didn't want the book itself. Thanks though for the info on where to get it, which I'm sure someone can use. Kathy. - Original Message - From:

[CnD] cutters

2013-11-19 Thread Kathy Brandt
I had a french fry cutter, but didn't have the arm strength to use it effectively. I haven't done this next with fries, since I don't deep fry, but for a vegie tray I made, I used my Pampered Chef garnishing tool, which I'm sure would do really well for fries. The garnishing tool is used

Re: [CnD] Pumpkin Mousse Pie

2013-12-08 Thread Kathy Brandt
Sounds quite good; thanks a lot! I use the Eagle Brand for pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust. Looking forward to making the green bean casserole that was part of brother's Thanksgiving dinner, which was made with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and Ritz crackers. As for my

[CnD] Different Takes on Green Bean Casserole

2013-12-09 Thread Kathy Brandt
The 2nd recipe is the one I told you about: Servings: 6 Welcome to a new and tastier version of the classic green bean casserole with bacon and fresh mushrooms. Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed 10 slices bacon 10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped 1/2 teaspoon

[CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker question

2014-01-01 Thread Kathy Brandt
A friend of mine needs to know how to work what she got from QVC. It's the one that came with around 70 k-cups. Thanks if anyone got that model and can help. Happy new year. Kathy. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker question

2014-01-01 Thread Kathy Brandt
The model number, just found out, is k79 platinum plus. - Original Message - From: Kathy Brandt katya20...@comcast.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 8:42 PM Subject: [CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker question A friend of mine needs to know how

Re: [CnD] a cool whip question

2014-01-09 Thread Kathy Brandt
A recipe for Cool Whip 1 teaspoon gelatin 2 teaspoons cold water 3 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup ice water 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: 1. Chill a small bowl. 2. Soften gelatin with 2 tsp cold water, then add the

Re: [CnD] Reasons Why I Like the Keurig thread

2014-02-09 Thread Kathy Brandt
Last week HSN was showing my machine, the Flex Brew by Hamilton Beach that I bought a year or so ago from Amazon. There it cost $49. It does one cup at a time, and can handle Senseo pods, K-cups, or regular coffee. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Chambers jennile...@gmail.com

Re: [CnD] Hamilton Beach

2014-02-09 Thread Kathy Brandt
I didn't know they made ice tea makers. I think mine's by Mr. Coffee; it makes two quarts of tea that I make in advance and chill in the fridge, since would mean using all my ice at once otherwise. There's a place at the bottom of the hard plastic pitcher that a part of the reservoir

[CnD] Greek Yogurt

2014-02-10 Thread Kathy Brandt
Cool to read about that being used in the white sour cream cake, which sounds good. I like too, that the cake uses whole eggs, unlike other white cake recipes that just use the egg whites, I guess to prevent yellow showing, but maybe this doesn't happen in your recipe with the sour cream and

Re: [CnD] accessible Waffle iron

2014-03-22 Thread Kathy Brandt
Hi, it’s a matter of just plain knowing how to use a waffle iron, not of whether it’s a supposedly accessible one. I say this because I used to have one that beeped, which was goodcertainly for knowing for sure when it was the right temperature for putting the batter on, but afterwards, when

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2014-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt
When you heat the pan up good, put your butter and egg in, put the lid on and turn the stove down to simmer, you'll be able to cook the eggs without flipping. I put a couple teaspoons worth of water in before putting on the lid. ... and nothing wrong with crispy edges; I like them. I prefer

[CnD] Different take on hard boiled eggs

2014-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt
This came from a friend: -Original Message- As a follow up to our conversation last week on the best ways to hard boil an egg, I pass on the following article from today's New York Times. The first part is accomplished easily enough by following the master recipe; I've found

[CnD] Trouble accessing Peapod with WE8.4 and I.e.11

2014-05-07 Thread Kathy Brandt
windows seven: I don’t know if it’s my described set-up, or something on Peapod’s end that’s changed, but I can’t bring up the jumbo list any more, and was all I could do to access what was under ‘new arrivals’. There are a lot of empty frames. Is there something about working with frames I

[CnD] Shown on QVC Today: Penne with Kale and Garlic

2014-08-24 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It sounded interesting, but couldn’t find when I went to look it up, and found from customer service that it’s just on facebook, which I don’t do. The rep kindly dictated to me, so am passing on in case anyone else is interested: 8 cloves garlic peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil] one

Re: [CnD] skimming fat

2014-10-19 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
You might not want to go through the trouble, but I do what I read in a magazine: surround ice cubes with paper towels (I use maybe two or three), and go through your liquid. It works pretty well for me. I do this I'd say two or three times. Good if you don't have hours to wait for the fat

Re: [CnD] skimming fat with ice

2014-10-19 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I use two-ply towels anyway, so using two of these around two or so cubes is sufficient to not fall apart. You just go around the pot with this and lift out, doing two or three times till towels don't seem fat-covered. I do this usually for my 8-quart chicken soup pot, before adding my other

[CnD] Black Bottom Cupcakes or Cake

2014-10-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES (or CAKE) Recipe By : Rebecca Robbins McLane of San Francisco Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories: ChocolateChronicle Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient --

[CnD] Chocolate Cake, glutin-free

2014-11-20 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
This sounded so interesting I had to try it. It’s good: This luxuriously dense chocolate cake is not only a breeze to mix together, but it is also happily a gluten-free recipe. This recipe features a secret ingredient — a can of drained, rinsed chickpeas — that disappears into the melted

[CnD] Anyone have apple pealing tricks

2014-12-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It took an inordinate amount of time to do eight yesterday, so, was just curious. A friend remembered that his mom would put the apples in sugar water, and he thought, bring to a boil and let sit for 15 minutes, but was afraid to try this, since I was making blender apple sauce which is

[CnD] Keurig question

2014-12-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
A friend says her Keurig has to be replaced every two years: I was wondering what other people’s experience was. My Hamilton Beach Flex Bru thankfully seems to be ok after the two-year-mark. I do run vinegar through it occasionally (am not using every day, just when I want a change or when

[CnD] Cranberry sauce recipe from sugar box

2014-12-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
CRANBERRY SAUCE 3cups (12 oz.) fresh cranberries 2 cups Domino® Granulated Sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground orange peel 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch salt Place all ingredients in large saucepan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat;

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

2015-01-25 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I hope your spaghetti turned out well, Holly. You got good advice here. To add to the mix: I've gotten away with not salting my water; I like the flavor of pasta. I know they say to use a lot of water, but I've gotten away with doing a whole box of spaghetti in my four to five quart pot

[CnD] Chocolate pudding variant

2015-03-02 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
... using an egg, like how I do. I typically liked the cooked pudding better than instant, but the homemade instant mix might not taste as processed. CHOCOLATE PUDDING 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 3 Tbsps. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 2-1/4 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg (optional; see

[CnD] Instant Chocolate Pudding

2015-03-02 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: Jim Bauer Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:29 PM To: Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: C n D: Instant Chocolate Pudding 1 3/4 cups Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, recipe follows 2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla

[CnD] chocolate pudding from corn starch

2015-03-02 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
From: Kathy Brandt Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:56 PM To: kathy brandt Subject: chocolate pudding rom Cornstarch 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla

Re: [CnD] kahlua cake

2015-02-24 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
To my experience, at least 45 minutes for a bundt cake is typical. -Original Message- From: Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 8:51 PM To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] ; john mcconnell Subject: Re: [CnD] kahlua cake I have a question about the timing

[CnD] Fw: [cookinginthedark] Cafe Viennese

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Cafe Viennese 1 cup instant coffee granules 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon Boiling water Combine first 4 ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight container. For each serving, place 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons in a cup. Add 1 cup boiling water,

[CnD] Fw: C n D: NIGHTCAP COFFEE MIX

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
NIGHTCAP COFFEE MIX 2/3 cup Non dairy coffee creamer 1/3 cup Instant coffee granules 1/3 cup Granulated sugar 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until well blended. Store in airtight container. Yields 1 1/3 cups coffee mix

[CnD] Fw: Coffee Creamer recipes

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Toffee Coffee 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup brown sugar Mocha Coffee Creamer 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup nonfat dry milk 2 tablespoons cocoa Creamy Mocha Creamer 1 cup dry non-dairy creamer 1 cup chocolate mix for milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cinnamon Coffee Creamer 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup

[CnD] Fw: [cookinginthedark] coffee variations

2015-04-27 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Vanilla Coffee 1/2 cup ground Coffee, any variety 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 6 cups cold water 1 Tbsp. imitation vanilla PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in

Re: [CnD] Question and recipe for leg of lamb

2015-05-25 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
What cooking time and temperature would you recommend if doing in oven or stove top? Thanks. -Original Message- From: Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 12:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org ; john mcconnell Subject: Re: [CnD] Question and recipe for

Re: [CnD] shake 'n bake question

2015-07-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
That seems a long time to cook Shake'n'Bake chicken to me. The most I ever cooked it is an hour at 350. I'd think it would dry out too much cooked longer. Kathy. -Original Message- From: brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:16 PM To:

Re: [CnD] electric carving knife questions

2015-07-23 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
More power to those using an electric knife. I'm horrified at the idea myself/weak smile. I if I'm not careful occasionally get into enough trouble with regular knives let alone an electric one! I know it's probably a matter of confidence, but have no desire to try it. -Original

[CnD] Blender apple sauce

2015-11-12 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I’ve made this; it’s good. Recipe came with my Hamilton Beach blender. I’ve also done it in my food processor: Yield: two cups 2 large apples 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice one to three tablespoons sugar Wash, peel, core, and chop apples into small pieces. Put half the apples and

[CnD] Is macaroni being made smaller?

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I bought a box of elbow macaroni to make mac and cheese from scratch, and was really surprised at how small the pasta was, as I remember it being bigger. Has anyone noticed this, or, is there a bigger version of elbow macaroni that has a specific name that I should look for? I know, could

[CnD] Disney Land Cornbread

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: CD Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:09 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: cookinginthedark: Disney Land Cornbread Disneyland Cornbread 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter (or margarine), softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups

[CnD] Cornbread, homesteader

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
From: Kathy Brandt Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 5:28 PM To: kathy brandt Subject: Cornbread, homesteader 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions 1. Preheat

[CnD] Corn Bread, german

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
From: Kathy Brandt Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 12:05 AM To: kathy brandt Subject: Corn Bread, german German Corn Bread 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cupful of milk 2 tbsp. molasses or syrup 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 cupfuls of yellow cornmeal 3/4 cupful of flour 4 tsp. baking powder salt

[CnD] Sweet Country Cornbread

2015-10-18 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: Julie & Miss Mercy, avon representative Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:19 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: C n D: Sweet Country Cornbread Sweet Country Cornbread You can use yellow, white or blue cornmeal to make this classic cornbread. Prep

Re: [CnD] Question: spreading butter, jam, or cheese on a piece of bread

2015-11-28 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
All I can say is I do the best I can. When you're out some things are beyond your control, like, the place might bring you the butter out cold. If you're blind, however minutely, if having to cut from a stick, like it or not, you'll end up touching the butter. Friends of mine were at some

Re: [CnD] cooking bacon

2016-06-10 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
How long were you microwaving your bacon? I do mine one minute per slice, and put a paper towel under and on top of it. They absorb the fat. I have a bacon pan, that has lines, and a place where more of the fat can drain too. > On Jun 10, 2016, at 4:27 PM, randy tijerina via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Friendship Bread:

2016-06-11 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I have made this recipe; it works just fine without the yeast. In Texture it's like how a quick bread would be, like pumpkin bread. Sugaring the loaf pan after greasing, before putting the batter in, really adds to this too. > On Jun 11, 2016, at 9:55 AM, ellen telker via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches:

2016-02-02 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I know what you mean: my fried eggs are flat version of a hard boiled egg, only with some moisture left. You should get the pan good and hot first, so tgat the butter sizzles, before putting the eggs in and turning the heat down. By the time I get my other stuff for breakfast together, the eggs

Re: [CnD] Idea for get-together

2016-01-22 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Could be fun. You didn't provide an E-mail in the text, so that's why writing here. -Original Message- From: john mcconnell via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 2:01 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Idea for get-together Hello Steve, Dale, and

Re: [CnD] shake and bake

2016-04-08 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
That sounds like a really high temperature to me. I always did my shake and bake chicken at 350 for an hour. > On Mar 3, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Kimsan via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > If I want to bake 9 drumb sticks. After coding the shake and bake on the >

[CnD] Regarding the forwarded message

2016-03-20 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
It was sent as a forward, and all that was there was a website. I figured that if it was legitimate, that the administrators would've written what ever to us in text. Therefore I did not open the website. I treat messages with Blank subject lines the same way. You can't be too careful these

Re: [CnD] potato cutters -

2016-03-06 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
I know what you mean about it being too hard to use traditional potato cutter. Pampered chef has what is either called a garnishing tool or, more precisely, a crinkle cutter. With this, the handle stands straight up, vertically, which is more ergonomic for women, using your upper body strength

Re: [CnD] Dealing with onions

2016-03-29 Thread Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
Congrats on venturing out! Take a bit of the stem part of the onion, and Peele down. So once you've gotten started, you may take a fingernail and get underneath what feels like paper, and continue peeling that off. Do that until you reach what feels slightly juicy and alive; it will have lines

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