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I am sure some will find the things like peacock and NYT wonderful, I do not, but “It is what it is”

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Tiplet Draft – Your questions, comments – good bad or indifferent are welcomed!

This Tiplet is on the list of “things that have worked for me”

SO this is a tedious process, but it has worked for me over the years.

Never use metal or truly abrasive things like steel wool, tempting as it is. Even the “safe for non-stick” pans is also likely to damage the finish.

First, WITH THE MACHINE UNPLUGGED.

I try to wrap the burnt areas with a wet but not dripping paper towel.

If on the sides of interior, make small wads of the damp towels almost like spitballs and “stick” to the sides of the pan.

Let it sit for a bit. GENTLY scraps off the burnt dough. BE CAREFUL not to pull at any connections, like the area where the heater coils are attached.

If it seems to be working, repeat a few times.

I also lay the machine down on the counter with the side I am working on down to provide a steadier base.

Wheat Carr

Second Method,

IF you have an exhaust fan in your kitchen turn it on to help with fumes. put about 1/2 cup of water into the bread pan. Bake 20 minutes. This “Should” help soften the burned on dough.

UNPLUG and open lid for a few minutes until you can touch the warm pan safely.

Remove the pan and first try to remove the burnt on dough

This concept has also worked well for things like my Ninja Foodi

It it sort of like deglazing a hot pan

Just a reminder – this tiplet is a work in progress –
your thoughts, good bad or indifferent are always welcomed!

Butter Tarts: This Gooey Dessert Has Captured the Heart of Canadians

Butter tarts have an all-butter crust and a satisfyingly gooey filling of brown sugar, butter, and eggs, and are beloved by Canadians everywhere. By Molly Allen Serious Eats Updated September 18, 2024

Notes: An excellent choice for Holiday Dessert or Sunday Snacks. Butter Tarts freeze well and so can be made ahead and then just defrosted “on the day”

Variation: Dust the crust with Pecan Flour before filling and add chopped Pecans to the filling.

https://www.seriouseats.com/butter-tart-recipe-8711439

Ingredients:
pie crust your own or store bought
white vinegar
unsalted butter
dark brown sugar
large eggs
vanilla extract
kosher salt
Variation:
Pecan Flour
Chopped Pecan Pieces

“Chef John’s American Goulash was invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family..”

Small Family? Steps 1 & 2, divide into meal size for your family & freeze up to 2 months. .

By John Mitzewich
Allrecipes Updated on November 25, 2023

Instead of
Soy Sauce: 1.5 TBL Maggi’s Seasoning + 1 TBL Olde Thompson Umani Blend.
Chicken Broth: Beef Broth.
Cheddar Cheese: 1 Cup Sour Cream (Step 5)

Other Changes
Only ONE Teaspoon Kosher Salt

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275489/chef-johns-american-goulash

Ingredients List: Amazon are affilates – Atlantic Spice is not.
(respecting copyright mean referring to full recipe on All Recipes)
Links are for the brands I prefer.
olive oil
ground beef
onion, diced
garlic, minced
bay leaves
paprika
Italian seasoning
kosher salt
ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
chicken broth
marinara sauce
diced tomatoes
water
soy sauce
Sub Maggie’s check locally for better pricing)
plus Olde Thompson Umani Blend
elbow macaroni
Italian parsley fresh
Cheddar cheese (or Sour Cream)

FC-Wednesday WHEN Is The Season?
While web wandering to compare instructions for freezing cucumbers, I came across a “new to me” site what offers information on when produce is “in season” with the very helpful format of giving it state by state. https://www.whenistheseason

I do not really care for “cooked” fruit and vegetables – but still often want the flavor – I have been relearning the craft of preparing food to be used later.

For fresh, Buppert’s/Doran’s Chance, Our favorite local farmer does offer bulk when their fruit and other produce is in season.

Another “nice thing” about Buppert’s is that they also support other small Food Crafters like a bakery and locally grown / made condiments and of course my annual spring basket treat during their early opening weeks.

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