Since Tolkien said the Shire was based on nostalgic memories of his childhood, these honey cakes are inspired by late Victorian recipes for twice baked cakes. The second baking hardens the honey glaze in place while firming up the crust, giving them a moist, tender interior and a sweet, crunchy exterior. Honey Cakes 1 ¾ c / 220 g all-purpose
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Bring gore to the table this Halloween with meat (or vegan meat-ish) stuffed puff pastry guts!
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Before you round up your brain, your heart, your courage, and your little dog, too, your adventure starts on the Yellow Brick Road. Get a head start by making your own tasty strawberry and lemon breakfast bread homage. Strawberry Layer 4 ½ cups bread flour ⅓ cup warm water 2 tbsp yeast ¾ cup strawberry syrup ½ cup whole cream
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Show the Ori the true food of the Gods with Cameron Mitchell’s Norwegian Gjetost omelet. Cameron Mitchell’s Stargate Omelet 4 egg whites 2 oz Gjetost cheese, diced 1 avocado, diced 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper Explain what an omelet is to some captive Ori. Give up on that and
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In honor of San Diego Comic Con, this week Kitchen Overlord is posting all your favorite Superhero themed recipes. Today, we lasso up a sweet breakfast treat hearty enough for an Amazonian princess. If you’re jealous of all the folks in San Diego, you can always win a little superhero swag of your own by entering Kitchen Overlord’s Superhero Contest.
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I realize this is a geek cooking blog. If I was living up to my responsibilities, I’d slap a My Little Pony theme onto this, or somehow morph it into an Adventure Time loaf. Today, my loyal internet minions, I fail you. Sometimes, when I see something adorable, my ovaries cry out and demand that I too deserve a little
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Tony Stark’s Power Breakfast 4 large tomatoes 4 eggs 4 tsp olive oil 8 fresh basil leaves (or 4 tsp Italian seasoning) 8 tbsp mozzarella cheese Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper 8 tbsp fresh salsa Core the tomatoes like you’re ripping the core from an arc reactor. Cut away just enough so an egg fits snugly inside. Spread 1
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Avengers! You have one heck of a task ahead of you if you really want to assemble these heroically tasty rolls. You’re essentially making two different flavors of cinnamon(esque) rolls plus two different icings, then topping them off with a tasty slice of fried banana. Since they’re honestly a bit of a pain to make, consider doubling the recipe so
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I see you are confused by the combination of eggs, rice, and fish at breakfast, my dear Watson, but I assure you this is elementary Victorian Cooking. It’s merely a hearty morning Kedgeree*. Kedgeree Recipe: 2 cups cooked basmati rice 1 pound haddock 4 tbsp butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 cardamom
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Ahh. That’s better. My first attempt at recreating Captain America’s shield as a delicious breakfast treat was, ahem, well intentioned. The Mark II shield, however, can patriotically defend you from hunger pangs while hearkening back to a simpler era. Unlike Steve Rogers himself, this recipe is incredibly easy. Captain America’s Breakfast S.H.I.E.L.D. Ingredients: One tortilla One egg Four drops of
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