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<3 the cake Starry! 🙂

Aw, such a cute cake, Starry! 🙂


My dinner for tonight was...

Deep fried calamari


With zucchini pasta and sauce. I've never tried zucchini as a pasta replacement, but I've heard of it before so I decided to try it. I didn't doubt I wouldn't love it, since I love zucchini anyway. 'Twas awesome. 😀

Anyone ever try parsnips as a substitute for potato fries? It's really awesome. 🙂 Coated in olive oil, seasoned mine with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and baked. Kind of crispy, not as starchy, and has a sweet aftertaste. I just mixed together mayo and ketchup (don't judge me, I've always liked this weird combo for fries) to dip with and it's not bad at all.



Paper plate and a glass bowl. You can't get classier than that. 😛

^^^ I've had sweet potato fries (love 'em!) but never parsnip fries. They look really good! I like the ketchup/mayo combo too - nummy! 🙂

I want some of this: creamy avocado pasta!

Thank you people. This thread made my stomach growl and I ended up devouring a beast sized sandwich.

(I regret nothing)

TryAgain said: ↑

I love those. It's a very typical dish in Galicia (Northern Spain). Together with “pimientos de Padrón” (a type of peppers) it’s the perfect combo.


The cool thing about these peppers is some are really spicy, others aren't spicy at all.

^ Sounds excellent! 🙂

can't

stop

mouth

watering!

Phoenixx said: ↑

Anyone ever try parsnips as a substitute for potato fries? It's really awesome. 🙂 Coated in olive oil, seasoned mine with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and baked. Kind of crispy, not as starchy, and has a sweet aftertaste.

i want to try this now

i have used parsnips as a rice replacement - just pulse in the food processor until they look like rice - makes great sushi - no cooking required!

TryAgain said: ↑

The cool thing about these peppers is some are really spicy, others aren't spicy at all.

Hmmm. Dynamite on a plate... My fav grub. 😀

coyote said: ↑

i want to try this now

i have used parsnips as a rice replacement - just pulse in the food processor until they look like rice - makes great sushi - no cooking required!

^ Oh really?? Never heard of that. That's awesome! I'm definitely going to have to try that now. Finding a replacement for rice is kinda hard, I always use either quinoa or mung bean noodles, depending on the dish I'm making.

My mom brought home peaches, and then I found this huge one sitting at the bottom of the bowl.
Actually this isn't the best photo comparison. So just enjoy this random photo.

Chocolate treasure chest cake



Täytekakut « Kinuskikissa

Chocolate covered strawberries. ^_^

(NOT my recipe...courtesy of Our Best Bites)
Recipe:
Apple Cider Caramels
Recipe from Our Best Bites

2 cup high-quality apple cider
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream, divided
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup real butter, cubed

- Pour cider into a medium saucepan and boil on high for about 20 minutes or until the cider is reduced to 1/3 c. Keep an eye on it...it might try to run away. Set aside to cool.
- Line an 8" square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave about 1" hanging over the edges for easy removal. Coat with a bit of vegetable oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c. cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and reduced apple cider. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/3 c. whipping cream + enough water to reach the 1/2 c. line on the measuring cup, and corn syrup. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Insert the candy thermometer and simmer until the syrup reaches 234 degrees.
- Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream mixture. Add the cubed butter and stir until the cream and butter are fully incorporated. Return the pan to heat and re-insert the candy thermometer. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 248 degrees.
- Remove from heat and pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. I covered the top of the pan loosely with saran wrap and left it out overnight. You could cut the caramels into 1/2" squares and wrap each caramel in wax paper, but I'm lazy so I cut the caramel into 1/2" logs, which meant that I had exponentially fewer pieces to individually wrap. Store in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, but I can guarantee that they won't last that long. These things are delicious!

Whenever this thread gets bumped up.... my head smiles, but my diet runs for cover...

twiggle said: ↑

Whenever this thread gets bumped up.... my head smiles, but my diet runs for cover...

I know, right? 😀

Ooh, apple cider caramel recipe....I know what I'm doing on my day off!

cowboyup said: ↑

I know, right? 😀

Those apple cider caramels are ESPECIALLY to blame....! 😉

Phoenixx said: ↑

My mom brought home peaches, and then I found this huge one sitting at the bottom of the bowl.
Actually this isn't the best photo comparison. So just enjoy this random photo.

Dat fruit. 😎