April 21, 2022

Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

Recording this so that I remember that I tried it.

I had been wanting to try this recipe for a very long time, and finally got around to it. I was really underwhelmed though, and not just because I'd been waiting forever to try it. Maybe with premium ingredients it would have been better since it's so simple, but I'm not sure I'll go to the trouble again. Even Smitten Kitchen has a few duds I guess.

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RECIPE: Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter (Smitten Kitchen)

April 11, 2022

Basic Brownies

Wanted brownies very suddenly and decided to make these on account of how quickly they are supposed to come together.

Notes:

  • Threw a splash of clear imitation vanilla extract in there to really get them to taste like box mix brownies (this is the ONE thing about brownies from a mix that I just really love even if I know it's kinda trashy).

Verdict: A nice basic brownie that's very easy to make, and really similar to ones I've been missing. Next time I want to try them with chocolate icing and chopped walnuts on top for an exact copycat of the ones I can't buy anymore.

Edit 5/5/23: I made these again and loved them just as much as the first time. I also used them as the base of a brownie sundae (with vanilla ice cream, homemade hot fudge sauce, bourbon soaked cocktail cherries). God tier snacking.

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RECIPE: My Favorite Brownies (Smitten Kitchen)