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--- recipes [2025.04.25 14:58] – [Black Bean Brownies] Steve Isenberg
+++ recipes [2025.09.07 16:05] (current) – [Optional Upgrades] Steve Isenberg
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   * What's the difference between single-acting and double-acting baking powder? What's in it and how does it work? See: https://www.budget101.com/recipes/4988-myo-double-acting-baking-powder/
     * Consider using aluminum-free baking powder as it tastes better than ones with aluminum.
-See also [[foodannoyances]]
+  * Types of paprika
+    * Sweet/regular; it's what's in most grocery stores
+    * Smoked Paprika (Pimentón); Spanish paprika with smoky flavor, comes in sweet(dulce), bittersweet(agridulce), and hot (picante) varieties
+    * Hot/spicy Paprika (made from hotter pepper varieties)
+    * Hungarian paprika: considered the “gold standard”; most prized is  ”különleges” (special quality)
+    * Note: Hungarian and Spanish are often superior in flavor and color; higher quality paprika will be more vibrant in color and flavor.
+See also [[foodannoyances]]
 ====Toll House Chocolate Chip Pie====
 //thanks to John Rudy for this//
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-====== Modified Pumpkin Brownie Recipe ======
+====== Modified Pumpkin Brownie Recipe with Almond Flour======
 **Ingredients:**
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 These adjustments will give you a moist, dense, and brownie-like result that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin flavor and chocolate chips! Let me know how it turns out!
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+====== Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies ======
+Turn Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix into rich, chocolatey brownies with this easy variation. Perfect for fall or anytime you want a fudgy, pumpkin-flavored treat.
+20250907: The result was very cake like; it's good that I added a white frosting (4oz cream cheese, 2Tbsp butter both melted; 1C XXX sugar, 1/2tsp vanilla; frosting didn't solidify though),\\  Suggest altering recipe as shown below. (was: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, bake 28-35 mins.)\\ This mod is untested.
+===== Ingredients =====
+  * 1 box **Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix**
+  * 1 large egg
+  * ½ cup + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
+  * ⅓ cup water (slightly less than the box calls for to keep brownies dense)
+    * optional: subtract 1 teaspoon water and replace with 1 teaspoon brewed espresso
+  * ⅓ – ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
+  * ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional, but recommended)
+  * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, adds depth)
+  * Pinch of espresso powder or instant coffee granules (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
+===== Instructions =====
+  - **Preheat Oven**
+    * Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
+    * Grease or line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
+  - **Mix Wet Ingredients**
+    * In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil (or melted butter), water, and vanilla.
+  - **Add Cocoa Powder**
+    * Whisk cocoa powder into the wet mixture until smooth.
+    * If using espresso powder, add it here.
+  - **Add Pumpkin Bread Mix**
+    * Gently fold in the pumpkin mix until just combined.
+    * **Do not overmix**, as this can make brownies tough.
+  - **Add Chocolate Chips (Optional)**
+    * Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips for extra fudginess.
+  - **Bake**
+    * Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
+    * Bake for **18 - 25 minutes**, checking at 18 minutes.
+    * A toothpick should come out with **moist crumbs**, not completely clean.
+  - **Cool Completely**
+    * Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting to allow brownies to set.
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+====== Cream Cheese Swirl Variation ======
+Add a tangy cream cheese swirl to make these brownies extra decadent, like pumpkin cheesecake brownies.
+===== Cream Cheese Swirl Ingredients =====
+  * 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
+  * 2 tablespoons sugar
+  * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
+  * 1 egg yolk
+===== Instructions for Swirl =====
+  - **Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture**
+    * In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
+  - **Assemble Brownies with Swirl**
+    * After pouring brownie batter into the pan, drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.
+    * Use a butter knife or skewer to **gently swirl** the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
+  - **Bake as Directed**
+    * Bake according to the main brownie recipe instructions (28 – 35 minutes).
+    * Toothpick should come out with **moist crumbs**, not completely clean.
+===== Tips for Best Results =====
+  * Swirl gently — over-mixing will blend the layers instead of leaving distinct marbled streaks.
+  * For a stronger cheesecake flavor, double the cream cheese swirl mixture and use half on top, half layered in the middle of the batter.
+  * Chill brownies in the refrigerator for 1 hour after cooling to make slicing easier.
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 ====== Homemade Satay Sauce Recipe ======
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   * Reheat with **a splash of water** if it thickens too much.
+=====NYT BBQ Sauce=====
+(I have not tested this; it's copied (with my edits) from [[https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013116-homemade-bbq-sauce|NY Times]] dated 2/9/2024
+**Makes about 1½ cups**
+===Ingredients: ===
+  * **⅔ cup** ketchup
+  * **½ cup** cider vinegar
+  * **¼ cup** brown sugar
+  * **2 tsp** smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón)
+  * **1 tsp** ground cumin
+  * **1 tsp** kosher salt
+  * **1 tsp** freshly cracked black pepper
+=== Instructions: ===
+Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Cook for 5 minutes.
+Maybe: substitute blackberry puree and jam instead of ketchup.\\
+Note: another NYT recipe uses 1 cup over 6 to 8 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs) skin-on, bone-in or about 3½ - 4 pounds chicken
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