• Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry

    From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Tue Mar 4 09:41:48 2025
    Yesterday i made a Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry recipe you posted, with
    one change: i substituted black-eye peas for chickpeas. I was happy
    with how it turned out.

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    Title: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry
    Categories: Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Chilies
    Yield: 6 servings

    1 tb Oil
    1 md Onion; fine chopped
    4 cl Garlic; minced
    3 ts Ground coriander
    1 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
    1 ts Ground ginger
    1 ts Ground turmeric
    1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
    2 tb Tomato paste
    30 oz (2 cans) garbanzo beans;
    - rinsed, drained
    3 c Diced peeled sweet potatoes
    3 c Fresh cauliflower florets
    4 md Carrots; in 3/4" pieces
    2 md Tomatoes; seeded, chopped
    2 c Chicken broth
    1 c Light coconut milk
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/4 ts Salt
    Minced fresh cilantro
    Hot cooked brown rice
    Lime wedges
    Plain yogurt

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute
    onion until soft and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add
    garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in
    tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a 5 or 6 qt
    slow cooker.

    Mash 1 can of beans until smooth; add to slow cooker.
    Stir in remaining beans, vegetables, broth, coconut
    milk, pepper and salt.

    Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6
    hours. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice, lime
    wedges and, if desired, yogurt.

    Recipe by Susan Smith, Mead, Washington

    Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Ben Collver on Wed Mar 5 06:54:04 2025
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Yesterday i made a Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry recipe you posted, with
    one change: i substituted black-eye peas for chickpeas. I was happy
    with how it turned out.

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    Title: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry
    Categories: Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Chilies
    Yield: 6 servings

    Garbanzo beans (chickkpeas) and black-eye peas atre first cousins.
    No big deal and no one will report you to the food police.

    I'm not overly fond of curry without sampling. There are many, many
    different curry mixes. I wish the recipe writers would speciy which/
    whose curry mix/powder/paste they used.

    Biryani is pretty straight forward. I'll probably never make this recipe
    as written since it's a "restaurant" quantity formula. I got it from my
    local Gordon Food Service store where I score a lot of my staple
    gropceries.

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    Title: Shrimp & Vegetable Biryani
    Categories: Asian, Seafood, Rice, Herbs, Vegetables
    Yield: 24 Servings

    1 qt Water
    1 tb Vegetable Base
    12 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    3 lb Jumbo Spanish onions; diced
    2 oz Chopped garlic
    3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes; sliced
    3 lb Cut green beans
    3 lb Peas & carrots
    3 lb Roma tomatoes
    2 tb Mild chilli spice mix
    1 tb Ground turmeric
    1 tb Ground ginger
    1 tb Ground cumin
    2 (3") cinnamon sticks
    1/4 oz Fresh mint leaves; chopped
    12 oz Plain yoghurt
    3 lb Basmati rice
    9 lb Turmeric rice; separate
    - recipe
    144 md Peeled, deveined shrimp
    1/4 c Fresh mint leaves

    Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under
    running water. Drain well. Dissolve the vegetable base in
    1 qt. of hot water. Stir until dissolved.

    Add 2 oz. of olive oil to a nonreactive, heated rondeau.
    Add the onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are
    translucent. Add the stock potatoes, green beans, and peas
    and carrots. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt
    and pepper. Add the tomatoes, chilli spice, turmeric,
    ginger, cumin, cinnamon sticks, mint, and yogurt to the
    vegetable mixture. Mix together using a rubber spatula.
    Simmer 1-2 minutes. Stir frequently. If mixture seems too
    dry, add water or stock. Spread out in full stainless
    steel hotel pans in thin layers.

    Allow to cool uncovered.

    Transfer to storage containers. Cover and refrigerate
    until needed.

    CCP: Refrigerate at 41ºF/5ºC, or below.

    FOR SERVICE: Prepare the basmati rice in a rice cooker per
    manufacturer's instructions. Season to taste with salt and
    pepper.

    TO PREPARE A LA CARTE: Add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil to a
    nonstick, heated sauté pan. Add 6 shrimp to the pan. Sauté
    until opaque.

    CCP: Final internal cooking temperature must reach a
    minimum of 145ºF/63ºC, held for a minimum of 15 seconds.
    Add 10 oz. of stew. Sauté until just warmed through.
    Alternate 6 oz. each of warmed turmeric rice and basmati
    in sectional layers in a heated serving bowl or on a
    serving plate. Spoon the Shrimp mixture over the top of
    the rice. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. of chopped mint over the top
    of the shrimp mixture.

    Yield: 24 servings

    Recipe from: http://www.gfs.com

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Wed Mar 5 11:16:15 2025
    Re: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Cur
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Wed Mar 05 2025 06:54:04

    Garbanzo beans (chickkpeas) and black-eye peas atre first cousins.
    No big deal and no one will report you to the food police.

    Whew! Glad i am not losing my home cookin superpowers.

    I wish the recipe writers would speciy which/
    whose curry mix/powder/paste they used.

    I agree, and that is one thing i liked about the slow cooker curry
    recipe you posted. It called for specific spices and not a pre-made
    mix. When i was a kid they only sold bottles of yellow
    "curry powder." It was generic and i still see it sold in spice
    aisles and bulk bins.

    The result is so much better when i roast whole spices and grind them
    "fresh" for what i am cooking.

    Here's a Blueberry Strudel recipe. When i was a kid, a German woman
    sold homemade apple strudel every weekend at the Saturday market, and
    it was affordable. I'd treat myself to it once or twice a year.

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    Title: Blueberry Strudel
    Categories: Desserts
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1/4 c Honey
    1/8 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Allspice
    1/4 ts Cinnamon
    2 ts Lemn juice
    2 tb Arrowroot
    1 tb Unbleached white flour
    2 c Fresh blueberries
    8 Phyllo dough leaves
    3 tb Butter; melted
    1 ts Maple sugar

    Preheat oven to 375?F.

    Put honey in a 1 qt saucepan over low heat. Add salt, allspice,
    cinnamon, and lemon juice, and stir well. When honey begins to boil,
    add arrowroot and flour. Cook until thick. Add blueberries, stir
    well, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Lay ot a sheet of phyllo dough on a counter. Lightly brush with melted
    butter. Lay another sheet of phyllo on top of the first piece and
    again brush with butter. Repeat 2 more times. Spread half the
    blueberry filling evenly along the shorter side of the dough, leaving
    a 2" border on either side and the end closest to you. Fold ends of
    dough in over the filling. Now gently roll the dough up. Be careful
    not to roll the dough up too tightly or it will burst when baking
    (but too loose a roll will harm the strudel appearance).

    Repeat this procedure once more, using up the remaining sheets of
    phyllo dough and filling. Set strudels on a buttered cookie sheet and
    brush them with remaining butter. Sprinkle tops with maple sugar.
    Bake 20 minutes. Cool 30 minutes before serving, and then cut into
    slices at an angle.

    Recipe by Horn of the Moon Cookbook by Ginny Callan

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 6 00:17:00 2025
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Re: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Cur
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Wed Mar 05 2025 06:54:04

    Garbanzo beans (chickkpeas) and black-eye peas atre first cousins.
    No big deal and no one will report you to the food police.

    Whew! Glad i am not losing my home cookin superpowers.

    I wish the recipe writers would speciy which/
    whose curry mix/powder/paste they used.

    I agree, and that is one thing i liked about the slow cooker curry
    recipe you posted. It called for specific spices and not a pre-made
    mix. When i was a kid they only sold bottles of yellow
    "curry powder." It was generic and i still see it sold in spice
    aisles and bulk bins.

    That's a safe curry to use in most recipes. And, chances arfe, that may
    be the only curry that most 'Murricans have ever experiences. But, curry
    is a wide field varying widely from region toi region inmIndia and even
    further from country to country throughout Southeast Asia.

    The result is so much better when i roast whole spices and grind them "fresh" for what i am cooking.

    Fresh is usually best. Not just in curry.

    Here's a Blueberry Strudel recipe. When i was a kid, a German woman
    sold homemade apple strudel every weekend at the Saturday market, and
    it was affordable. I'd treat myself to it once or twice a year.

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    Title: Blueberry Strudel
    Categories: Desserts
    Yield: 8 Servings

    Certainly fresh is best in blueberries. Of course, there's fresh, as
    in 'not in a can'. Then there's fresh-picked. I've had bothb ans there
    is ataste difference. But watch the thorns when picking.

    Here's the only strudel I've made myself. As an experiment it turned
    out well. Both tasty and another box ticked. It also decided me to be
    a continuing custumnor of my local craft bakery.

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    Title: Raisin-Pear Strudel
    Categories: Pastry, Fruits, Desserts, Citrus, Dairy
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1 1/2 lb (3 md) pears; peeled, diced
    1/2 c Golden raisins (sultanas) *
    1/2 c Pecans; chopped (opt)
    3 tb Sugar
    1 1/2 ts Lemon juice
    3/4 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/8 ts Ground cloves
    1/8 ts Salt
    1/3 lb Phyllo dough; thawed
    6 tb Butter; melted
    1/4 c Crushed Italian macaroons
    - (amaretti)
    Confectioner's sugar
    1/2 c Heavy cream; whipped

    About 2 hours before serving: Peel and dice pears. In a
    large bowl, toss pears with raisins, nuts (option) sugar,
    lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

    Brush each phyllo sheet with melted butter (keep remaining
    sheets under damp towel until ready to use). On waxed
    paper arrange 1 sheet of phyllo in an 18" x 14" rectangle
    (trim or overlap to make it this size). Lay another phyllo
    sheet on top, continuing to brush each sheet with melted
    butter and on every other sheet sprinkling the crushed
    amaretti.

    Preheat oven to 375oF/190oC.

    Cut layered phyllo lengthwise in half, then cut each half
    crosswise into 4 pieces to make 8 rectangles in all (use
    ruler if desired to cut them even). Starting along a short
    side of one rectangle, spoon 1/8 of the pear mixture side,
    roll phyllo, jelly-roll fashion. Place roll, seam side
    down, on large, ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat until all
    rectangles and the pear mixture are used.

    Brush rolls with remaining melted butter. Bake rolls 25 to
    30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cool on a
    wire rack to serve later.

    To serve, sprinkle with some confectioners' sugar and top
    with whipped cream.

    Serving Size: 8

    * UDD Note: Soaking the raisins in a reasonable brandy
    overnight adds a nice extra layer of flavour. This
    highly optional step will depend on your tastes, the
    availability of the brandy, and whether you think of
    it in time.

    Recipe from: http://www.cooks.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 6 05:50:00 2025
    Hi Ben,
    In a message to Dave Drum you wrote:

    I agree, and that is one thing i liked about the slow cooker curry
    recipe you posted. It called for specific spices and not a pre-made

    Since we're on the topic of curry. I know each household makes their own
    garam masala (spelling?). Is there a version you make that you want to
    share Ben?

    I'd like to make one from scratch so I can adjust the levels of heat for
    my ghost like white wife. (Black pepper is too spicy for her)

    Shawn

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Thu Mar 6 10:39:09 2025
    Re: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Cur
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 06 2025 00:17:00

    Certainly fresh is best in blueberries. Of course, there's fresh, as
    in 'not in a can'. Then there's fresh-picked. I've had bothb ans there
    is ataste difference. But watch the thorns when picking.

    So true, fresh is best, homemade is better, and wild is even better yet. Blueberries grow both in the Coast Range and Cascade Range here in Oregon. There are usually other berries growing in the same area, including
    service berries (ho hum) and blue huckleberries (yum yum!).

    Here's the only strudel I've made myself. As an experiment it turned
    out well. Both tasty and another box ticked. It also decided me to be
    a continuing custumnor of my local craft bakery.
    Title: Raisin-Pear Strudel

    I'd eat that!

    Here's an unusual strudel recipe.

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    Title: Asian Pear and Lyche Strudel
    Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Fruits, Chinese, Myan
    Yield: 8 Servings

    3 Phyllo dough sheets
    1/4 c Butter; melted
    1/3 c Coconut; toasted, shredded
    2 c Lyche; seeded, halved
    1/4 c Walnuts; roasted, chopped
    1/4 c Raisins; soaked in plum wine
    3 tb Candied ginger
    1 1/2 c Asian pear; peeled, diced
    1 ts Lemon zest
    1 tb Sugar
    1 tb Lime or lemon juice
    1 ts Five spice powder
    1 tb Plum wine
    Confectioner's sugar

    Filling:

    Soak your golden raisins in plum wine overnight or longer.

    Depending on the ingredients available to you, mix appropriate
    quantities up so as to fill the dough. You can certainly use more
    or less of each ingredient to suit your individual tastes. You'll
    need about 4 cups total filling.

    Assembly:

    Spread the two sheets of phyllo dough out on your work surface, one
    on top of the other. Paint the top layer of dough with some of the
    melted better and then spread a nice thin layer of toasted coconut
    over the entire pastry.

    Pour your filling along the long edge of the phyllo dough, and roll
    the dough up as tightly as possible (remember to fold in the ends
    as you roll so the ends are "sealed") and put on a non-stick baking
    sheet.

    Paint the top of the roll with melted butter and bake at 350?F
    until the dough is golden brown.

    When done, take the strudel out of the oven and let it cool on a
    rack. Just before serving, sprinkle a little powdered sugar over
    the top. Slice the roll on a diagonal for a more attractive
    presentation.

    For elegant presentation, you might serve the strudel pieces on a
    plate with slices of kiwi, orange, lemon, and pear as garnish.

    Recipe by Yan Can Cook by Martin Yan, PBS Series, 11/8/94

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Shawn Highfield on Thu Mar 6 10:41:41 2025
    Re: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Cur
    By: Shawn Highfield to Ben Collver on Thu Mar 06 2025 05:50:00

    Since we're on the topic of curry. I know each household makes their own garam masala (spelling?). Is there a version you make that you want to share Ben?

    Thanks for asking. Here's a good garam masala recipe. I spell it the same way. I imagine you might lower the heat to desired ghost level. ;)

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    Title: Best Garam Masala Ever
    Categories: Indian, Spices
    Yield: 1-1/2 Cups

    1 1/2 tb Whole black cardamom (10)
    1 tb Whole green cardamom (40)
    3 Cinnamon sticks (3")
    1 tb Whole cloves
    1/4 c Black peppercorns
    1/2 c Cumin seeds
    1/2 c Coriander seeds

    Break open cardamom pods, remove seeds and reserve. Discard skins.
    Crush cinnamon with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin to break it into
    small pieces. Combine all the spices together.

    Preheat a large, heavy iron frying pan on a stovetop burner at medium
    heat for 2 minutes. Add the spices and roast over medium heat,
    stirring and shaking the pan constantly in order to prevent burning.
    For the first minute or two, nothing will happen--the spices are
    losing their moisture during this time--and then all of a sudden they
    will start to brown. This is a crucial period: If you don't watch
    them carefully and stir them constantly, they will burn almost
    instantly. As the spices brown, they will begin to smoke, releasing
    the sweet fragrance of roasting spices. Roast them until they turn
    dark brown (I roasted mine to medium brown). Turn down the heat a
    little if they seem to be browning too quickly. 1-1/2 cups garam
    masala will take about 10 minutes. Take the browned spices out of the
    pan immediately, and put them into a clean, dry bowl to cool
    completely before using.

    Put the spices in a coffee grinder and grind them to a fine powder. A
    food processor is not suitable for grinding this blend.

    This garam masala will keep for 3 months at the very least, if stored
    in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.

    Recipe by Classic Indian Cooking by Julie Sahni

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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Ben Collver on Fri Mar 7 05:43:09 2025
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Certainly fresh is best in blueberries. Of course, there's fresh, as
    in 'not in a can'. Then there's fresh-picked. I've had bothb ans there
    is a taste difference. But watch the thorns when picking.

    So true, fresh is best, homemade is better, and wild is even better
    yet. Blueberries grow both in the Coast Range and Cascade Range here in Oregon. There are usually other berries growing in the same area, including service berries (ho hum) and blue huckleberries (yum yum!).

    We have a couple "U-Pick" orchards offering blueberries 'in season'. I'll
    buy some 'they picked' berries when I need some. At 82 and on oxygen I'm
    just not up for pretending to be a farmer. Bv)=

    Last blueberries I picked with off the plant were on the banks of Puget
    Sound at ther Hap Newsome hosted picnic in Tacoma.

    Here's the only strudel I've made myself. As an experiment it turned
    out well. Both tasty and another box ticked. It also decided me to be
    a continuing custumnor of my local craft bakery.
    Title: Raisin-Pear Strudel

    I'd eat that!

    Here's an unusual strudel recipe.

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    Title: Asian Pear and Lyche Strudel
    Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Fruits, Chinese, Myan
    Yield: 8 Servings

    Unusual ingresients but it looks tasty. And qualifies as "fusion" cuisione.

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    Title: Blueberry-Orange Pancakes
    Categories: Breads, Dairy, Citrus, Fruits
    Yield: 9 Pancakes

    1 c Almond milk greek yogurt *
    2 lg Eggs; whisked
    Zest of 2 oranges
    3 tb Orange juice
    2 tb Maple syrup or sorghum
    1 ts Vanilla extract
    1 c Tapioca flour
    1 c Almond flour
    1 ts Baking powder
    pn Salt
    1 c Blueberries; more as garnish

    Whisk together yogurt, eggs, zest, orange juice, syrup,
    and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

    Mix in tapioca flour, almond flour, baking powder and
    salt. Fold in blueberries.

    Place pan over medium heat, grease pan, then use an ice
    cream scoop to scoop the batter onto pan. Cook on each
    side for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles begin to show in the
    batter, then flip.

    Top pancakes with blueberries and syrup.

    * I have used standard Chobani Greek Yoghurt if making
    from "scratch" as well as self-rising flour in place
    of the non-wheat flour(s). I've never made these with
    maple syrup since I don't care for that old tradition.

    RECIPE FROM: https://paleomg.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Ben Collver on Fri Mar 7 08:26:00 2025
    Hi Ben,
    On <Fri, 06 Mar 25>, you wrote me:

    Thanks for asking. Here's a good garam masala recipe. I spell it
    the same way. I imagine you might lower the heat to desired ghost
    level. ;)

    Sometimes if I sneak the pepper in and it's ground fine enough I can get
    away with a bit. LOL

    Honestly this will be more for me as we do a pot luck at work and we have
    a lot of different nationalities at work a nice Indian style dish covers
    a lot of people's tastes.

    Shawn

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Fri Mar 7 10:48:04 2025
    Re: Blueberries was:Slow-Cook
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Fri Mar 07 2025 05:43:09

    Last blueberries I picked with off the plant were on the banks of Puget Sound at ther Hap Newsome hosted picnic in Tacoma.

    I had a job picking blueberries when i was 14 and 15 years old. It paid by
    the pound, which worked out to less than minimum wage, but i was a happy camper. It helped pay my way to scout camp in the summer.

    Title: Blueberry-Orange Pancakes

    Just this morning i had Cranberry Orange Pancakes. Mandarin oranges and a discount store jar of cranberry jam expired in 2018, but it still smells
    and tastes great.

    I seem to recall you like popcorn. Here's a recipe for Taco Popcorn.

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    Title: Taco Popcorn
    Categories: Snacks
    Yield: 9 Cups

    8 c Popped popcorn
    1 c Tortilla or corn chips;
    -crushed; (optional)
    3 tb Butter
    1 tb Taco seasoning mix

    MMMMM--------------------CHEESE TACO POPCORN-------------------------
    1/2 c Cheddar cheese; grated

    Place popcorn and chips (if desired), in large bowl. In saucepan melt
    butter over low heat--stir in taco mix, then remove from heat.
    Dribble over popcorn, tossing with hands to coat thoroughly. Serve.

    Cheese Taco Popcorn:

    Spread popcorn mixture on greased baking sheet--sprinkle with cheese.
    Place under broiler about 1 minute, until cheese melts. Cool before
    serving.

    Recipe by South of the Border Tex-Mex Cookin by Les Blair, 1995

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ben Collver on Sun Mar 9 05:25:00 2025
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Last blueberries I picked with off the plant were on the banks of Puget Sound at ther Hap Newsome hosted picnic in Tacoma.

    I had a job picking blueberries when i was 14 and 15 years old. It
    paid by the pound, which worked out to less than minimum wage, but i
    was a happy camper. It helped pay my way to scout camp in the summer.

    There's all kinds ways to be the "minimum wage". Paperboy, for instance. Although that's a defunct job now. When I got back home after my cruise
    with Uncle Sugar's Yacht Club my first gig was a min wage (80c/hr) deal
    in a fats food start-up called "The Broiler". Since I was older than their
    more usual high school hires I soon got moved into management and given
    a salary. Which sounded good at the time. Then I did the math and found
    that I was actually getting less per hour then the 80c minimum wage paid
    to hourly employees.

    Title: Blueberry-Orange Pancakes

    Just this morning i had Cranberry Orange Pancakes. Mandarin oranges
    and a discount store jar of cranberry jam expired in 2018, but it still smells and tastes great.

    "Expiration" dates, as I have noted before are usually "best by" dates.
    And are, for the most part arbitrary and set by guesswork. If it's in a
    sealed container and the packaging is not bulged or otherwise deformed
    it's OK to consume.

    I seem to recall you like popcorn. Here's a recipe for Taco Popcorn.

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    Title: Taco Popcorn
    Categories: Snacks
    Yield: 9 Cups

    I've made something like this - less the Fritoes - a coupoe times. I'm
    not doing popcorn as much these days. If you've ever had a popcorn hull
    get between your falsies and gums you'll understand why. Bv)=

    My favourite use for panquakes:

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    Title: Pancake Sandwich
    Categories: Breads, Pork, Eggs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    MMMMM--------------------------PANCAKES-------------------------------
    1 lg Egg
    8 oz Lemon-lime or club soda
    1 3/4 c Aunt Pajama's Pancake Mix*

    MMMMM--------------------------FILLINGS-------------------------------
    Per serving
    2 lg Eggs; cooked as desired
    Salt & pepper
    1 sl Cheese
    1 sl Ham
    +=OR=+
    3 sl Cooked bacon
    +=OR=+
    2 Sausage patties
    Softened butter
    Jam or jelly or fruit
    - preserves

    * separate recipe - or buy Aunt Jemima's at the store.

    Into blender, put egg, soda and prepared pancake mix.
    Blend at high speed until smooth, 1 minute. Allow 1/3
    cup batter for each 6" pancake.

    Make eight (6") pancakes. Serve each diner two pancakes
    and let them assemble their sandwich from the prepared
    fillings

    Makes four substantial breakfasts.

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    I'll sometimes do this in a breakfast joint if they offer pancakes in
    place of toast with their breakfast dishes.
    ... You cannot have a felony without an 'ELON'
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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Sun Mar 9 12:07:47 2025
    Re: Blueberries was:Slow-Cook
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Sun Mar 09 2025 05:25:00

    ... I soon got moved into management and given
    a salary. Which sounded good at the time. Then I did the math and found that I was actually getting less per hour then the 80c minimum wage

    Ah, the salary trap. And the buck stops with you. If someone flakes, you
    make up the difference.

    Title: Pancake Sandwich

    Here's a Taiwanese pancake sandwich recipe. Looks a little like a
    breakfast burrito in the photos.

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    Title: Bec Scallion Pancake Breakfast Sandwich
    Categories: Breakfast, Sandwich, Chinese, Taiwanese
    Yield: 1 Servings

    1 Prepared scallion pancake
    - dough
    2 tb Unsalted butter;
    - cut into pieces
    2 lg Eggs; beaten
    Kosher salt; as needed
    Freshly ground black pepper;
    - as needed
    1/3 c Sharp cheddar cheese;
    - shredded
    1 Green onion; thinly sliced
    1 tb Chili crisp
    3 Pieces cooked applewood
    - smoked bacon

    Preparation time: 10 minutes
    Cooking time: 15 minutes

    A classic bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is enveloped in a
    flakey scallion pancake for a winning morning combination.

    Stretch and pull the scallion pancake dough so it is the same size as
    the width of the pan.

    Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the butter and allow
    to melt. Add the eggs, tilting the pan around so the eggs cover the
    surface evenly.

    Working quickly, season the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the cheese
    evenly over the egg. Sprinkle the green onion over the eggs. Drop the
    chili crisp down the middle of the eggs and place the bacon on top.

    Lay the scallion pancake over the top of the eggs. Use a spatula to
    carefully flip it over so the scallion pancake now sits touching the
    pan. Use the spatula to carefully fold the sides up and over. Let the
    scallion pancake cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

    Flip the pancake once more and continue to cook until golden brown,
    about an additional 3 minutes.

    Remove to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.

    Recipe by Kylie Mazon-Chambers

    Recipe FROM: <https://cookingwithcocktailrings.com/
    scallion-pancake-breakfast-sandwich-bec/>

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