Re: [CnD] Measuring flour by volume or by weight?

I tend to measure or weigh the flour, depending on the recipe I'm using. Cheers Andrew On 20/01/2021 10:07 am, Ann via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi folks I'm a little confused so I'm looking for opinions here as well as facts. First, which does everyone find easier to do, measure out flour

Re: [CnD] Classic British Recipe, Toad in the Hole

Hi Samuel. Have you made this recipe? Whenever I've made toad in the hole or even just plain Yourkshire pudding, I've always baked it at 220 C or 425 F to make sure the batter puffs up. Cheers Andrew On 7/01/2021 1:45 am, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I have a

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Sorry, replied to the wrong list. Cheers Andrew On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time: 45 minutes 1 gallon whole milk

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Hi Tania. Personally, I go up to the mobile Facebook site and delete them from there. On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time:

Re: [CnD] Recipe needed

Hi Joy. I'm afraid I don't have a recipe, but are you looking for the Dutch cookie called Speculaas? Cheers Andrew On 3/10/2020 3:05 am, Joy Baade via Cookinginthedark wrote: The familiar, recognizable store name for them is Windmill Cookies. When they are homemade, they are often called

Re: [CnD] Bread machines

Hi there. One thing you can do to try and get lighter bread is to microwave your flour for about 30 seconds before tipping it into your bread machine. Same for water if you're using cold. HTH. Cheers Andrew On 23/07/2020 11:55 am, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: I dug my

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

Pikelets Hello Andrew, I don't have an electric frying pan. I have been wondering whether to get an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've recently been thinking about

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've recently been thinking about making Pikelets, also known as Scotch Pancakes.  These require using a griddle to make them. Is there a safer

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

Hi. what I don't understand, is why not to use canola oil? To me it's good for cakes as it has very little flavour. Cheers Andrew On 15/06/2020 12:13 pm, Wendy via Cookinginthedark wrote: This carrot cake recipe is from one of the Joanna Fluke mysteries. Is the amount of walnuts correct?

Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery

Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via

Re: [CnD] Popcorn on the stove

Hi larry. I put a knob of butter into the saucepan and I prefer its flavour to that of oil. Heat the pot to a medium heat then add the corn kernels. When you think all corn is popped, remove it from the heat. Oh and don't forget to put a lid on the saucepan. Lol! someone I knew forgot to do

Re: [CnD] Baked Cowboy Steak

Hi all. If anyone isn't confident browning meat for this recipe, the step may b omitted. The end result will be just as good, though you may want to bake it for a little longer. Cheers Andrew On 12/03/2020 7:34 pm, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark wrote: Baked Cowboy Steak 1-1/2

Re: [CnD] Crazy Cake

Hi Bridget. This recipe is great, I've made it on several ocasions. the recipe is by Alison Holst who is an iconic New Zealand cook. Cheers Andrew On 1/03/2020 3:51 am, Bridget Micallef via Cookinginthedark wrote: I was given this recipe by a blind friend of mine. I tried it and it came

Re: [CnD] a sausage question

inal Message- > From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of > Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 2:42 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Andrew Niven > Subject: [CnD] a sausage question > > Hi there. > > Just wondering what is bu

[CnD] a sausage question

Hi there. Just wondering what is bulk sausage please? we probably get it here in NZ but call it something else. Excuse my ignorance. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

Hi Lovette. I have the Tefal actifry myself have had it for some years now. I like the fact it has a stirring paddle so food doesn't have to be rearranged. You might also want to see if you can get a snacking basket for your model as this will make the fryer even more versatile. Cheers

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > so it stirs on it's own or does it have or do you still have to move it > what is this mottle called also does this mottle still have buttons or it > a touch screen type thing > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 3:51 PM Andrew Niven via C

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Just that I like this model because of the paddle. It stirs chips and the like so no turning or anything is necessary. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 9:49 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > what did you say about the paddle as some reason i can't read that email > > On Fri, Jan

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Hi again Andrew Forgot to mention before, both fresh and frozen fries work really well in the Actifry. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 7:39 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I don't know how to buy on amazon so I have to go to the store to buy one > for example wallmart for

Re: [CnD] Question: how to flip a lot of little pieces of something, like fries, on an oven tray?

Hi jude. exactly what i do too. It's by far the easiest way of doing it. Cheers Andrew On 12/05/2018 3:52 AM, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I'm a bit odd the way I do it so this may not work for you.  I have > two oven trays.  The first one that's hot and a second one that

Re: [CnD] fish problem

Hi Vera. I believe the trick is to dip the items to be cooked in flour before dipping them in batter. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 18/01/2018 12:21 PM, VERA ERVIN via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I have a problem keeping batter on fish, either baked or fried and would like > suggestions.

Re: [CnD] Need Substitution Ideas for Berry Trifle recipe

Hi Lisa. could you possibly use sherry instead of the liqueur? Sherry trifle is delicious. Cheers Andrew On 15/12/2017 6:50 PM, Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi, all. > > I'm wanting to make this, but not sure what to substittute for the praline > liqueur, I can't find it

Re: [CnD] New Moderator In Town

Hi Dale. really sad to hear about Steve. Cheers Andrew On 4/11/2017 3:19 AM, Food Dude via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Well this message contains mixed emotions for me... > Good News / Bad News so to speak. > Steve Stewart, a dear friend and the old moderator of this list, is no

Re: [CnD] message for the moderators

cycle but we should be good to go! > > Thank You, > > Dale Campbell > > > > On 9/30/2017 5:05 PM, Andrew Niven via Cooking wrote: >> Hi Dale. >> >> Would you or someone else be able to unsubscribe my previous email >> address please? I'm unable to do

[CnD] message for the moderators

Hi Dale. Would you or someone else be able to unsubscribe my previous email address please? I'm unable to do this myself as all my mail is now forwarded to hotmail. Any help would be much appreciated. The address I would like unsubscribed is below. ani...@vodafone.co.nz Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] Chocolate Chip Corn Flake Cookies II for Andrew

Hi Helen. No, these aren't the ones I used to make. However, they sound good and I'll probably try them sometime soon. I've a feeling the ones I used to do were called Chocolate Crunch Cookies and they were really delicious. Cheers Andrew On 19/05/2017 6:35 AM, Helen Whitehead via

[CnD] chocolate chip cookies

Hi list. There was a recipe on here some years ago for chocolate chip cookies which I used to make quite often till I lost it. These particular ones had crushed cornflakes in them and were really delicious. I'm wondering if someone still has that recipe please? I'm not sure if it was a

[CnD] season's greetings

Hi all. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hope 2017 gives you all you wish for. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] on garlic clove substitutes

Hi Becky. About a teaspoon I think. Cheers Andrew On 4/09/2016 5:07 AM, Rebecca Manners via Cookinginthedark wrote: How about the minced garlic that comes in a jar? How much would equal one clove of garlic? Thanks, Becky Manners On 9/3/2016 9:39 AM, Jeanne Fike via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

Hi Cindy. Bake at 200 C or 400 F for about an hour. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 3/03/2016 12:10 p.m., Cindy Simpson via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi list friends, I know I don't post that often but I've got a question that I'm hoping you guys can answer. I am interested in baking a potato

Re: [CnD] electric carving knife questions

Hi Charles. I use an electric knife for slicing bread. As far as I know they don't have an adjustable guide. If you can get one, you might want to look at a cordless model. Unfortunately, I've sliced through the cord on two of my ones. The bang is quite impressive when it happens. lol!

Re: [CnD] Question about pressure cookers.

Hi Paula. I have a Tefal pressure cooker, and a breville fast slow cooker which is a pressure cooker and slow cooker in one. Both these units are electric, and I'm very pleased with them both. I live in New Zealand, so not sure if the breville is available where you are, but I know you get

Re: [CnD] beef and beer (found on the Internet)

Hi Charles. I think browning of the beef in this recipe is purely optional. From reading it, I feel the recipe will work just fine even without browning. A tip one of our cookery writers put into one of her books is to precook onions and/or garlic for a couple of minutes in the microwave

Re: [CnD] A question about microwaved baked potatoes

Hi Brittany. When I bake potatoes in the microwave here's what I do. Do exactly as you've been doing, but I don't bother with the paper towel. I either stand the spuds on a plate or directly round the outside edge of the turntable. In the middle if I'm only doing one potato. I give them

Re: [CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker

Hi Claudia. While I don't have one of these coffee makers, I'm wondering if the following suggestion may be of help. Do you take milk in your coffee? If so, perhaps you could try heating the milk before adding it to the coffee. Otherwise, zap the coffee in the microwave after you have

Re: [CnD] Failing microwave question

Hi Donald. Firstly, if your microwave is a domestic model it will only have one magnetron. Now for a test you can do. Put some water in a coffee mug, and place it inside the microwave making careful note as to where the handle is. Run the oven for a few seconds, then open the door and check

Re: [CnD] Coffee Cake

Hi Linda. I'll have a look through my recipes and see what I can find. Hopefully in the next few days or so. Cheers andrew On 17/08/2014 2:39 p.m., Linda Ratzlaff via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Andrew Do you have a recipe for the coffee cake that you were talking about from New Zealand? If

Re: [CnD] coffee cake

Hi Steve. Just to add something different to the mix, coffee cake in New zealand is a cake flavoured with instant coffee powder. It's usually either iced with coffee icing on top, or splint through the middle and filled with sweetened with coffee flavoured whipped cream. sometimes the iced

[CnD] Rollie Egg Master

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone had one of these kitchen gadgets and how good you find it? For anyone who doesn't, there's plenty of information about them up on Youtube. The concept sounds fascinating and easy for a blind person to operate. Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] using a pressure cooker

Hi Bill. I use an electric pressure cooker and find it great. My model is a tefal, but I beleive the Cuisinart ones are the same or at least very similar. Cheers Andrew On 7/07/2014 4:33 p.m., Bill Deatherage via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello, The rocker type of gages is that the type that

Re: [CnD] Measuring flour

Don't know about in the states Charles, but over here a wizz is another name for a food processor. However, I see the spelling is a little different, so probably something else altogether. Cheers Andrew On 16/05/2014 4:29 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: What is a whiz? --- Be positive! When it

Re: [CnD] popcorn questions and curiosities

Hi Charles. On the odd occasion i pop corn, I always put a little butter into the saucepan. For me, that gives the best flavour. Cheers Andrew On 15/03/2014 6:53 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: When you pop popcorn in an electric popper or on the stovetop, do you notice a difference in the

[CnD] a cool whip question

Hi all. just wondering if freshly whipped cream can be substituted for cool whip in most recipes. my reason for asking this is that we simply don't get cool whip or anything like it in New Zealand. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] a cool whip question

Thanks for that. Definitely one to keep. Cheers Andrew On 10/01/2014 9:40 a.m., Kathy Brandt wrote: 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

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hi Charles. That's where multi-purpose cookers come into their own. You can brown the meat, and slow cook it in the one device. Cheers Andrew On 18/11/2013 7:45 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: Doesn't that defeat the purpose of using a crock pot, though? I would want to cut down on cleanup

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

a multipurpose cooker and how do they work? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 1:35 PM, Andrew Niven ani...@vodafone.co.nz wrote: Hi Charles. That's where multi-purpose cookers come into their own. You can brown the meat, and slow cook it in the one device. Cheers Andrew On 18/11/2013 7:45

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hunthausen wrote: Andrew, Can you please explain a little bit how how the multi purpose cooker works, and why you like it so much? Thanks so much -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Niven Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:00

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hi Nancy. Each to their own I guess, but my own view is not to. Most crockpot manuals and recipe books I've seen advise against it as the internal temp of the meat doesn't come up sufficiently before the outside is done. Also, I've heard you can run the risk of cracking the bowl of the pot

Re: [CnD] cooking in crock question

About four and a half pounds Charles. Cheers Andrew On 15/11/2013 6:10 p.m., Charles Rivard wrote: 2 kilograms is how many pounds? It would make a difference whether it is frozen or thawed. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are!

Re: [CnD] butter

Just to add to the debate, NVDA also reads it fine. Cheers Andrew On 25/10/2013 4:52 a.m., Nicole Massey wrote: And Jaws 12, Jaws 5... -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Re: [CnD] under a misconception

-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Niven Sent: Friday, 8 March 2013 11:03 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] under a misconception hi Charles. Can you get combination crockpots in the US? I've jsut bought one here. It's called a Sunbeam VersaCook, and it's a slow

Re: [CnD] under a misconception

hi Charles. Can you get combination crockpots in the US? I've jsut bought one here. It's called a Sunbeam VersaCook, and it's a slow cooker, frypan for browning, saucepan and deep fryer all in one unit. This way, I can brown in the pan, then switch to slow cooker mode afterwards. Cheers

Re: [CnD] pressure cookers

Hi there. i have a digital pressure cooker and love it. My one is a tefal. I've a feeling the Cuisinart model is identical. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew Anmol Bhatia wrote: Hello, I am looking at getting a pressure cooker. Does anyone have recommendation for what type of one I should

[CnD] rice cookers

Hi all. Thanks for all the tips on using rice cookers. The one I have is a very basic model with no extra settings on it. Do you people still use this type for all sorts of other things apart from rice? Many thanks. cheers Andrew ___

[CnD] electric rice cookers

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone out there uses an electric rice cooker for anything other than rice? I'm thinking of buying one, but not sure how much use i'd get out of it. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Reheating Food

Hi Sharon. I think whether or not to use a microwave is purely a matter of personal choice. There are those who believe microwaves are harmful, and those who believe they aren't. personally, i have no problems using a microwave and don't feel that any nutritional value is lost when food is

Re: [CnD] In Reply To: T-fal ActiFry

Hi Sarah. How do you go about frying an egg in the Actifry? sounds intriguing. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Sarah Mellor sarah_mel...@btinternet.com To: Shannon Hannah shannonhanna...@gmail.com; Cooking In The Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Monday, September 10,

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

ActiFry Hi Andrew, how do you know how many chips to put in the Actifry? Shannon - Original Message - From: Andrew niven ani...@vodafone.co.nz To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry Hi Shannon. I've had one

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

Hi Shannon. I've had one of these for a couple of years now and wouldn't want to be without it. Chips come out wonderfully, as do chicken drumsticks and wings. The only thing you can't cook as far as I know is anything with fresh batter on it. However, frozen battered products cook very

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

. There are no endpoints, just turning points. - Original Message - From: Andrew niven ani...@vodafone.co.nz To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry Hi Shannon. I've had one of these for a couple of years now and wouldn't

Re: [CnD] Scrambling Eggs in the imcrowave

Hi Jane. Personally, I've had very mixed results scrambling eggs in the microwave. I've ocasionally got them to come out right, but mostly not unfortunately. I prefer to scramble eggs in a very small electric skillet. Failing that, a saucepan or frying pan on top of the stove works well

Re: [CnD] question for the group

Hi Anna. I don't eat chick peas. However, if I had them I'd treat them the same way i do all leftover canned food. Into the fridge in a different container. Food left in cans develops a strange flavour in my opinion. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Anna Globe

Re: [CnD] Softening butter

hi allison. i leave small quantities of butter at a time in my pantry, and i have no problem with it going rancid before i can use it. hope this helps. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Allison Fallin afal...@cox.net To: Cooking in the Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent:

Re: [CnD] cutting food.

exactly the way i look at things too Jean. It works for me to. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Jean Marcley jmarc...@juno.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 4:27 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] cutting food. If there are sighted people around, ask

Re: [CnD] Stuffing conversion

hi Alison. Well, six ounces are aprox 175 grams. hope this helps. cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Allison Fallin afal...@cox.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Stuffing conversion It told me the quanity in

Re: [CnD] frozen meat in crockpot question

hi Donald. my first reaction would be don't. i'm sure there are people who have successfully cooked meat from frozen in the crockpot, but i'm afraid I wouldn't risk it. However, just my thought and i'm sure others will have different opinions. Cheers andrew - Original Message -

Re: [CnD] One touch can opener

hi Bill. maybe your particular can opener was faulty from the start. However, if you have trouble again, maybe try putting it in reverse and see if that releases it. The reverse button is the tiny one on the underside of the pointed end of the machine. Hold it in till it releases the can

Re: [CnD] A question about sieves/sifters.

hi Dawniell. personally, i always sift as i believe in aerating the flour as it seems to produce lighter fluffier results. i don't bother sifting other dry ingredients though. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: I am Thing softy5...@hotmail.com To: Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] measuring butter

hi Sisi. one cup butter equals 250 grams. i'm pretty sure a stick of butter is 125 grams or quarter of a pound. hope this helps. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Sisi Ben-Simon fireb...@netvision.net.il To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 4:12 PM

Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

hi Curtis. personally, i find my battery operated one touch can opener the best i've ever used. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew Original Message - From: Curtis Delzer cur...@calweb.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Food basics

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

Hi jeff. yes, i believe you've hit the nail on the head. i live in New Zealand and we don't have root beer here either. however, like you we have gingerbeer. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Jeff Parker j...@parkers.net.au To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [CnD] slow cooker question

hi jean. I'm in total agreement here. However, i have heard a lot of people say they have cooked frozen meat and even chickens in their slow cookers and they're still here to tell the tale. Still, it's definitely not a risk i intend to take. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From:

Re: [CnD] sugar from pounds to cups question

Hi Shannon. A pound of sugar equals two cups. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Frank and Shannon Hannah hanna...@mts.net To: Cooking In The Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 1:54 PM Subject: [CnD] sugar from pounds to cups question I need

[CnD] pressure cooker pot roast

hi all. Firstly, appologies to those who will get this message more than once. however, i'm afraid I'm in the mood to brag. i cooked my first roast of beef in my pressure cooker tonight. i couldn't believe how well it turned out. The meat was tender and moist, and there was little or no

Re: [CnD] Townecraft or other waterless cooking recipes

hi Denise. Is this the same set of cookware Amway sells? I don't know anything about them, but the concept sounds fascinating. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Denise Millette dlmille...@friendlycity.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent:

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

hi carlos. i have a pancake factory, and it also fries eggs beautifully. just crack one egg into each pancake well, close the lid and let them fry for as long as you usually would. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Carlos Palomino car...@mobileaccess.org To:

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

- Original Message - From: kerry Friddell zero_hero...@sbcglobal.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Where would a person get a pancake factory? Kerry - Original Message - From: Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz

Re: [CnD] pancake factory

hi Jan. it's an electric machine with two wells in it. you pour the pancake batter into the wells, let it cook for three minutes, close the machine and flip the whole thing over. The pancakes are now on the flat side of the machine browning while you pour two more lots of batter into the

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

hi Steph. yes, i either butter or spray the machine before use. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: steph stephieb1...@sbcglobal.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Do you butter it first

Re: [CnD] Whole wheat flour question

hi shannon. If your wholewheat flour still smells ok, then i'd definitely use it. stale wholewheat flour has a rancid smell to it. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Shannon Hannah hanna...@mts.net To: Cooking In The Dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011

Re: [CnD] Recipe, Mini wave oven

hi sean. is that one of the glass bowl ovens? cheers andrew - Original Message - From: S. Hasberry shamat...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 10:10 AM Subject: [CnD] Recipe, Mini wave oven I've been presented with a free mini wave oven..are

Re: [CnD] Dinner tonight

hi mike. is that one of the portable ovens that uses a glass bowl and the electrical part is all in the lid? if so, i use one myself and wouldn't be without it. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Mike mjs1...@earthlink.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, April 01,

Re: [CnD] Dinner tonight

friends of ours gave the oven to me several years ago for Christmas. They purchased it from QVC. I would like to know more about your oven. Mike -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew niven Sent

Re: [CnD] for list members in the UK, talking microwave

AM Subject: Re: [CnD] for list members in the UK, talking microwave Hello Andrew, this microwave sounds great. Do you remember what it's called and how to find it online? Thanks Sisi - Original Message - From: Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent

Re: [CnD] Crustless Quiche

hi malak. all the ingredients are mixed together for this type of quiche. another name for them is a self-crusting quiche as when it is baked, a very thin crust forms on the gbottom. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Malak Mohamed malak81...@gmail.com To:

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

what Andrew is saying, it sounds as if it is not meant for batter-coated items, either. (Andrew, forgive me if I have been addressing you incorrectly. I haven't called you Andy, because of the way you sign your e-mail. If you prefer Andy, let me know.) Jennifer On 2/7/11, Andrew niven ani

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

hi Penny. i forgot to mention in previous post that the heat is also circulated by a convection fan so the food is always nice and crisp. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:48 AM

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer Wow, this is amazing! You said you can add oil, or no oil at all. Okay, you have convinced me. I am indeed saving my pennies! Jennifer On 2/7/11, Andrew niven ani

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

for posting this. I was wondering if the hing would work very well, and it's reassuring to know that it does. I might start saving my pennies! Jennifer On 2/6/11, Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz wrote: hi there. i have one of these fryers myself. The one i have is called a Tefal

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

hi there. i have one of these fryers myself. The one i have is called a Tefal Actifry. I use it a lot, not only for chips but also for chicken pieces, sausages etc. The food is definitely low in fat and tastes great. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: Jennifer Chambers

Re: [CnD] Bran muffins

can substitute an equal amount of raisins? I have never heard of saltanas and am not sure if we have them where I live. On 2/2/11, Andrew niven ani...@ihug.co.nz wrote: hi Cheryl. Sultanas are simply small raisins. We use them a lot in baking here in NZ. Cheers andrew - Original Message

[CnD] pressure cookers

Hi all. please excuse the cross posting which some of you will get. i've just purchased an electric pressure cooker and was wondering if anyone had some great tried and true recipes for such a machine. The machine I have is a Tefal, but I don't think that will matter as far as recipes are

[CnD] shepherd's pie

hi list. Here in NZ, shepherd's pie always used to be made with lamb. A similar dish made with beef mince was known as cottage pie. however, the name cottage pie seems to have disappeared, and it tends to be shepherd's pie even if made with beef these days. another version of shepherd's pie

Re: [CnD] rice cookers

hi may. do you have a microwave with a rice setting by any chance? i've found the rice setting on my microwave works very well and I don't have another appliance cluttering up the bench or cupboards. cheers andrew - Original Message - From: May McDonald mcdonald@gmail.com To:

Re: [CnD] recycling food?

hi Sisi. you could make some potato cakes. Simply put your leftover mashed potato into a bowl with a beaten egg. Add some chopped onion and whatever seasonings liked. Bind together with plain flour and a pinch of baking powder. Flatten out into cakes or patties and fry in oil or fat about

Re: [CnD] impatient microwave?

hi Alex. another thing you could try would be to programme the microwave with the door open. Then simply shut the door and the machine will probably start cooking. Hope this helps. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Pouring and Measuring Oil

Hi Malak. I generally put my oil in the fridge as I find it easier to measure that way. I also find a one-eighth measuring cup is a real boon for measuring oil. hope this helps. cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Malak Mohamed malak81...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark

[CnD] Tefal ActiFry

Hi all. just wondering if anyone on list has one of these gadgets and if you do what do you think of the machine? Any tips much appreciated as I'm debating whether or not to buy one. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list

Re: [CnD] a question about making batter for pancakes and YorkshirePudding.

hi Sarah. When i'm making yorkshire puddings, i generally mix the batter in a blender. i never get lumps that way. hope this helps. cheers andrew - Original Message - From: Sarah Mellor sarah_mel...@btinternet.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:59

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