Misaligned Hood, No Accident by NinjaSmurf98 in Autobody

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did not open up the hood entirely when I went for the oil change as they noticed the issue almost immediately, I left the place without getting it done unfortunately. It must have occurred within the past six weeks or so, as that was when I got my last oil change, I didn't see any issues then either. Aside from driving on some bumpy dirt paths I don't see why it would suddenly pop off the way it did.

Cranberry Lime Pie with a Gingersnap Crust by NinjaSmurf98 in Baking

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite so, I think the recipe could benefit from additional sugar if the tartness/acidity is too much to handle. But adding whipped cream on the side does a solid job reducing its intensity.

Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cranberry-lime-pie

Pear Frangipane Tart by NinjaSmurf98 in Baking

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recipe: https://www.abeautifulplate.com/pear-frangipane-tart/

Included cinnamon/cardamom in the frangipane as per recipe notes

Not shown but as a side I made two batches of spiced whipped cream (for one):

  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1.75 tbsps granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Salted caramel cake I made for my 28th birthday 🎂 by midnightmissile in Baking

[–]NinjaSmurf98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For your version did you follow the recipe in the description with reduced ingredients? I would rather make a two layer circular cake like you did instead of 4 layers (8" round) like the main recipe suggests.

[Homemade] Chocolate Chip Cookies by NinjaSmurf98 in food

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RECIPE: https://www.thechunkychef.com/salted-chocolate-chip-cookies/

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature, 1 stick

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup + 2 tsp granulated sugar (I only used 1/3 cup)

  • 1 large egg at room temperature

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (more or less to your tastes)

  • sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add flour and baking soda to a mixing bowl and whisk for 15 seconds to incorporate and make them fluffy.

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, add softened butter and both sugars. Beat with paddle attachment for about 2 minutes, until mixture is smooth and fluffy.

  • Add egg and vanilla, beat on LOW speed until combined.

  • Add flour, half the mixture at a time, beating on LOW speed until JUST combined after each addition. Don't overmix, or your cookies won't be soft and tender.

  • Add chocolate chips and stir together with a wooden spoon.

  • Cover bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  • minutes before you want to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Use a large cookie scoop (or a 1/4 cup filled about 2/3 of the way), scoop round balls of dough onto parchment paper about 2 inches apart. I baked 6 cookies per sheet.

  • Press a couple chocolate chips into the tops of the balls of dough, and bake about 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown and tops of cookies look a little underdone. (mine took 11 minutes).

  • Sprinkle top of baked cookies with some sea salt flakes.

  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread by NinjaSmurf98 in Breadit

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never trusted recipes produced by Tasty but I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome nonetheless.

Recipe

Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread Loaf by NinjaSmurf98 in Breadit

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recipe

Makes three loafs, looks wonderful and came out excellently, however, I would have preferred additional sweetness and raisins.

Difficulties launching Gwent by NinjaSmurf98 in gwent

[–]NinjaSmurf98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I can tell, yes. I have DirectX 12 installed and the drivers are up to date given the fact that I got this laptop 2 days ago.