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Yesterday I had a hankering for some chicken wings, so I picked up some whole wings from the local farmer's market.

I've never prepared whole wings myself before (not that it's complicated, but still) and I didn't do the best job cutting away the membranes. I managed to make a few slits in them, but basically just ended up throwing them mostly in uncut (obviously separating the drumette from the flats, but that's about it).

Covered them with old bay, baking soda (for crisping) and vegetable oil and tossed them in the air fryer. 10 minutes a side at 400 degrees F, flipped, and then 10 more minutes.

Came out amazing.

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The blue cheese I got was flavorful, but it was more like a spread than a dip. Like too thick.

Otherwise they were delicious, juicy wings.

And I don't think I'll bother with removing too much of the membranes next time. It's fine, they crisp up and are delicious anyway.
I never seem to be able to achieve that level of browning in the air fryer nice job
 
I made some peanut brittle.
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Edit: and then some cashew chicken for dinner. Picture after we ate most of it.

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Covered them with old bay, baking soda (for crisping) and vegetable oil and tossed them in the air fryer. 10 minutes a side at 400 degrees F, flipped, and then 10 more minutes.
Wings, tendies, any kind of autistic food, air fryers make it amazingly. If you like autist food, definitely get one of these.

They're even good for normie food!
I never seem to be able to achieve that level of browning in the air fryer nice job
One of my favorite air fryer things is cheesecake. You can get absolutely perfect results without having to do that annoying bain-marie bullshit you need to do it in the traditional way.
 
I used some old tires and gas to get the fire going used some old pallets to get the fire warm, used a fence post to mount the meat. no salt needed. taste allot like taco bell meat to be honest.
Son, I am disappoint. I was hoping for a tasty rat recipe to enjoy in the next week or so after we descend into civil war or whatever.

I'm sure I'll be able to go to Taco Bell even after that.
 
Natto tamagokake rice, salt grilled mackerel, clam miso soup with egg whites mixed in.

My proteins and DHA.
Do you have a recipe for the Miso soup? I don't have any clams, but I do have some clam bouillon dashi powder I have been saving for winter.
 
Cooked a chicken breast in the air fryer. Shred it, threw it on some mixed green with Goat Cheese and a Vinaigrette . Perfection. I also don't think I spent more then 5 minutes doing anything. Just oiled and seasoned the chicken, and threw mixed greens and crumbled cheese into the bowls. I also don't know what it is about Goat Cheese per se, but I always feel so much better after eating it. Probably a sign I should eat it more often.

I also poured the chicken fat that ran off the cooked breasts into my dogs kibble. She is a happy pupper right now.
 
I carved up, pealed, chopped and boiled half of a pumpkin so I can make pumpkin pie.
Why boil pumpkin bits when you can roast them? Roast them in Salt, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar no less? Why Boil? There is too much water in pumpkin flesh as it is. You need to get it out, not add more too it! I bet your pie is going to be a runny mess! God help you if you try and actually turn it into a custard with Condensed milk, egg and flour. You are going to be eating it with a straw, not a fork.
 
Why boil pumpkin bits when you can roast them? Roast them in Salt, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar no less? Why Boil? There is too much water in pumpkin flesh as it is. You need to get it out, not add more too it! I bet your pie is going to be a runny mess! God help you if you try and actually turn it into a custard with Condensed milk, egg and flour. You are going to be eating it with a straw, not a fork.
I strain it and get the water out. Never tried roasting or baking it.
 
I strain it and get the water out. Never tried roasting or baking it.
Will change your life. I usually roast mine in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and Nutmeg. Then puree it. Use it as the base for the pie filling.

Deep lore though. Those weird shaped squashes (hubbard squash) the grocery store sells are way better at making pumpkin pie then pumpkin is. Butternut Squash works good too.
 
Will change your life. I usually roast mine in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and Nutmeg. Then puree it. Use it as the base for the pie filling.

Deep lore though. Those weird shaped squashes (hubbard squash) the grocery store sells are way better at making pumpkin pie then pumpkin is. Butternut Squash works good too.
I’ll have to give it a try with the other half of the pumpkin I have. It’s cubed and in the freezer.

The pumpkin I used was a tan one, I can’t remember the variety.
 
This past week had me using several ingredients that were about to go bad or were just past the best by date. Once I confirmed that they were all still edible, I went to work.

For example, had a fuckton of carrots that were in the fridge for longer than intended due to Things and needed to be dealt with very soon or I'd have to toss them all. I chopped up and froze half for soup and/or stews later. The other half became carrot cake cupcakes. The cupcake liners I have are tinier ones. They are two bite brownie sized. I also mixed up some cream cheese frosting because I also had some cream cheese near its best by date. The actual carrot cake has added chopped pecans and came out perfect. Best carrot cake I've ever had by far.

I also discovered that some apple juice we had was just past the date. I used it and the last of our apple cider vinegar to make this cider glazed pork chop recipe from Chef John of Food Wishes. I make it roughly once a month because it's so good and easy to prepare. Reducing the glaze is the longest step and it only requires minor babysitting.
 
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