Re: [CnD] looking for ideas for my supper tonight

2017-08-19 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. Spam goes great with macaroni and cheese. My Mom made a casserole with those ingredients, plus some onions and green peppers. I know this is a bit late for your dinner, but I just saw your note and thought I'd give you some ideas for next time. Have a blessed day and don't work too hard.

Re: [CnD] HTH

2020-03-27 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. HTH stands for Hope This Helps. Kevin and Jilly -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Irene Rehman via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 11:05 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Irene Rehman Subject: [CnD] HTH Please let me know what HTH means.

[CnD] Using the Amazon Smart Oven to bake things.

2020-03-29 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. Yesterday I received an Amazon Smart Oven. For those who don't know, it's one of the combination microwave, convection, air fryer and food warmer ovens, and it can be controlled by Alexa. I have two basic questions about it. First, what do you do to bake a cake or something that requires a

[CnD] Creamed New Potatoes and Peas

2020-08-11 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. Here's my first contribution to the list. It's easy to make, and with a little salt and pepper to taste, it's quite good. Ingredients: 2 pounds small new creamer or other small potato 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 1/4 cups whole milk 1/2 cup whipping/heavy cream 1 - 16 ounce

Re: [CnD] Breaking an egg

2020-08-09 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
do is crack it on the side of a coffee mug lightly and then pull the two halves apart. Usually works out well for me. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 10:06

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

2020-08-09 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. I have many recipes that require eggs in them. I'd love to try them, but there's a problem. I can't get the egg out of the shell without making a mess. My girlfriend showed me how to crack the shell with a knife, and I think I have that working. However, the problem occurs when I try to

Re: [CnD] Question about using an air fryer.

2020-06-22 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. Would recipes in this book also work in the Amazon Smart Oven which also is an air fryer? Kevin and Valerie, and furry Jilly -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Chikodinaka mr. Oguledo via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 5:47 PM To:

[CnD] How do you melt a stick of butter in the microwave?

2020-12-01 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. I've decided to attempt to make a hash brown casserole, and one of the ingredients is a stick of melted butter. Rather than try to pour it into the mixing bowl from a hot item on the stove, I've decided to use my handy dandy microwave to do the deed. I've never done this before, so I'm

[CnD] What's an easy way to transfer half a jar of grape jelly to a crockpot?

2020-12-11 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. I'm going to try to make the recipe that was sent earlier, but I'm using meatballs instead of sausages. I have all the ingredients, and it sounds very easy to make, but there's a problem that I need help with. The smallest jar of grape jelly that I could get is 30 ounces, so I have to

[CnD] Looking for Mexican recipes

2020-12-13 Thread Kevin Minor via Cookinginthedark
Hi. My girlfriend and I have decided to try and come up with something new to try. She wants something Mexican. I like her thinking, so I need some ideas. I'd like it to be the main dish, but I'll take any ideas. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Kevin and Valerie, and Jilly, the very