Blondies

Easy No Fail Blondies
Reference:

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/23801/no-fail-blondies-recipe/

T’s secret ingredient: 1 tsp cinnamon
D’s change: 2 tsp vanilla instead of 1


YOU WILL NEED

8 tablespoons (115 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (215 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips (white, milk, semi-sweet, dark, etc.)
1/2 to 1 cup chopped and toasted nuts
1/2 to 1 cup chopped dried fruit or shredded/flaked coconut
1/4 cup liquor (bourbon, whiskey, rum, etc.) note: Increase flour by 1 tablespoon to accommodate
1/2 teaspoon flavorings or extracts (coconut, mint, rum, raspberry, etc.)
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176C). Line an 8-inch by 8-inch metal baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, stir melted butter and brown sugar until blended. Add the egg, vanilla, almond extract (optional) and salt then stir vigorously until smooth.

When the batter looks well blended, add the flour and stir until fully incorporated, then beat with the wooden spoon or spatula for 40 to 50 strokes. (The batter will be quite thick). Beat vigorously here. You want to see the batter pulling away from the sides of the bowl.

Fold in the chocolate chip, nuts or dried fruit (if using). Spread the batter evenly in lined pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes until the edges look browned, but the middle looks slightly underdone (the middle will continue to cook while it cools). Place the pan on a wire rack and let the blondies cool in the pan. Cut into 16 squares.

DaniyO’s Stir Fry

4-6 stalks Celery
2 Peppers ideally different colors
1 cup Cashews
1 can Water chestnuts
1 can baby corn
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Schnitzel or meet or paper steak sliced thin
1 large vidalia or Spanish Onion
1 head Garlic
Garlic powder

Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha

Slice stuff thin
Add oil and soy sauce to pan
Sauté veggies first ~4 mins
Sauté chicken/meat next ~4-6 mins
Then heat together for ~5 mins

Variations to add/substitute:
Almonds
Peanuts and/peanut butter
Peanut oil
Sesame oil -regular or toasted


Serve over brown rice or quinoa to complement