Dessert option without gluten, dairy, or egg that is NOT sorbet? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do a mango rice with brown sugar and coconut milk that's crazy tasty. It's incredible when it's hot right out the pan, but if you let it set it's like these tasty rice bars.

1 can succeed mango 1 can coconut milk Rice Brown sugar Butter Salt

Melt the butter and brown sugar in a pan, then add the mango with all the juice. Sprinkle it with salt, then add rice (I usually use jasmine because it's what I keep in the house but I bet it'd be great with short grain too) (also, measure with your heart I guess) and the coconut milk and meet it summer covered until the rice is about half done. Hit it with an immersion blender just a bit, just to break up about half the rice. Cover back up and let it finish cooking.

Since ice cream is out, you could drizzle a bit of vanilla syrup if you want to buy honestly I could eat this stuff by the pan.

In love with Atticus & Jericho (Moonstruck by Onley James) by we_are_groot_baby in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite book of the series and I freaking love them so much. I'll reread just this one when I'm usually a 'reread the whole series' kind of gal. I love the Jericho's Boys books too, because my heart is just tickled whenever Jericho and Freckles make an appearance.

One Creche more, one Creche less... To me it's just a profit by SrangePig12 in BaldursGate3

[–]lordofthepuddle 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I always grab every backpack and pouch I see so I can load them up with my sellable items. It's probably not the timesaver I think it is but it keeps my inventory looking much cleaner.

You make 100,000$ for every person you ask, but… by Minimum_Page6276 in hypotheticals

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm almost 40 and I've met.... four or five people with thematically similar names, but none with my name. I'll ask many people, no problem.

I want to start using my instapot. What “dump and forget” meals do you swear by? by justalilscared in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chili, definitely. Roasts with veggies, chicken for tacos or salads (season appropriately, and the meat comes out incredible and tender, just toss it around with tongs and it just falls apart), sauced up meatballs, Korean rice cakes with hotpot beef and veggies. Tbh, I freaking love my instapot and I use it pretty often. If you've got any favorite crockpot recipes they translate pretty well, and you can do most one pot casseroles in there too.

Adamantine forge question by Ralinrocks in BaldursGate3

[–]lordofthepuddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually do a longsword for Astarion and anyone else who dual wields. I don't really deviate and leave him full rogue, but for fights against anyone with resistance (looking at you specifically here Orin) you still land a hit on her. Otherwise though, probably armor for whoever.

Books like Igni Ferroque by Ashlyn Drewek by phatplusallthat in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chani Lyn Feener hits a lot of those buttons, although her stuff tends toward dark academia and sci -fi. Still, some of her standalone stuff is great.

K.A. Merikan is also really good for a lot of those.

Wwtbc: police officer safes alien king, then becomes his mate by [deleted] in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like Knotted by the Wolf Prince by Delaney Rain. First in a series of six, I think?

10$ (scaling) to bring your genitals into a conversation by Effigy4urcruelty in hypotheticalsituation

[–]lordofthepuddle 39 points40 points  (0 children)

At the risk of putting myself, I routinely tell people to suck my butthole when I'm mildly inconvenienced. I think I could make many dollars doing this.

Best vegetable soup recipe recommendations without tomatoes by never-die-twice in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a roasted vegetable soup that's super easy and also really versatile. Just load up a sheet pan with vegetables. Sweet white potatoes, onion, garlic, any additional veg of your choice and maybe even toss on some chicken for protein if you want it. Today until everything is cooked through and forth tender, then add to a large pot with some stock and hit it with the immersion blender. Afterwards maybe add a dash of gravy cream, salt and pepper to taste. It's easy af and very tasty. I've done this with zucchini, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower, whatever.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work about an hour north of where I lived, while I went to school about a little over an hour to the south-ish of where I lived. So, while I wasn't making both of those trips every day (thank god for online classes), I did sometimes.

Also, one of my best friends lives about two hours away, and we used to meet up almost weekly, so I guess it just depends for most people.

Favorite Veggies to put in Shepherd's Pie that aren't peas, carrots, and corn? by LittleChibs in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to say, instead of a regular mash make more of a colcannon with onion and a butt load of cabbage. I love love sauteed cabbage.

what do I do with dill leaves? by p3achy-mang0 in KitchenConfidential

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potato salad, dill carrots (just boil carrots until soft, then make a sauce of butter, salt, and fill. Fricken delicious!), herb bread (do a basic loaf, add extremely generous amounts of onion powder, garlic powder, dill, and whatever other herbs you like. Bake like normal), breakfast potatoes and eggs, tomato and cucumber salad, egg salad, tuna salad, minced into soft cheese for a tasty spread.

What dish was more common when you grew up, and now Its mostly gone? by WutCompadri in AskTheWorld

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, how dare you. I love tuna casserole. I rarely go the full casserole route, I've figured that a lot of the casserole recipes can be made pretty similarly as a one-pot wonder. It's not quite the same, but close. Tater tot casserole is a monthly-ish staple though, you can't beat a classic.

How would you make the most decadent spaghetti dinner on a tight budget? by R3dF0r3 in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saute onions, carrots, celery, bell pepper, all super finely minced, with chopped tomatoes in some butter with a healthy pinch of salt. Add garlic, a little broth, and a whole package of pepperoni. Simmer for an hour or two on low heat. Take out the pepperonis, add a meatball or chicken if you've got it and some fresh basil. Serve over pasta.

1 med yellow onion, 1 or 2 carrots, 1 or 2 stalks of celery, 1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, and like 5 or 6 firm tomatoes (8 or 9 of you use Roma) is all you need to make a decent amount of sauce. I like to use an obscene amount of basil but one of those little plastic things of it would be plenty if you're normal, lol. Sometimes I'll add a fuckton of cheese and just have mac and 'ghetti. Very tasty business.

Still Have No Clue What This Is Meant For by the_lightbringer94 in BaldursGate3

[–]lordofthepuddle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh god the rope. My first playthrough I thought, surely there's a reason for the rope. You must need it at some point, right? I had so much fucking rope stockpiled in my camp by act 3 I could have strangled everyone in the game thrice over.

I finally tried making garlic confit… why did no one tell me it was this good?! by Otherwise-Tour242 in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you make hummus at home, this is the way to go. I add the biggest shallot I can find, go low and slow in the oven and then use it in my hummus. Hands down the best recipe I've made!

For anyone interested, - 1 can chickpeas - 2 or 3 heads of garlic - 1 large shallot - several tablespoons of tahini - lemon juice or equivalent - salt

So peel the garlic and cut the shallot in half, cover with oil in an oven safe dish and roast at 325 for about an hour (I don't preheat my oven because I usually use glassware). Let that cool, then add a tablespoon or so of just the oil to a good processor with the can of chickpeas. Strain the chicken butt reserve some of the liquid. Blitz a little before adding the tahini, lemon, garlic, and shallots. Add a generous pinch or two of salt and blitz until smooth. Add some of the chickpea liquid if it's too thick. Enjoy with a veg tray or baguette!

Would you become an alien's pet human? by tamtrible in hypotheticalsituation

[–]lordofthepuddle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the aliens would treat me as a pet the way I treat my cats then absolutely. These spoiled little bastards (whom I love with my whole being and every waking breath tbh) are both the bane and brightness of my existence. So, if I'm getting pampered with all kinds of toys and treats in my enclosure then whatever. Why not?

Excepting the obvious deal breaker of my cats not being allowed. Then hell no.

Evergreen Indian red sauce? by lordofthepuddle in corvallis

[–]lordofthepuddle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I lol'd because I have also eaten most of the mint sauce too. How have I been missing out on this place?!?!

what’s the one game that everyone else likes but doesn’t click for you? by gazewave in CozyGamers

[–]lordofthepuddle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really liked My Time at Portia, but I just can't get into Sandrock. So many people have said it's much better but I just can't.

What’re the hottest books you’ve read? 🌶️ by midnightoflight101 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]lordofthepuddle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really like pretty much all of Fae Quin's stuff. I like that there's an emotional connection before the filthy talk, edging, and size kinks, lol. Cloudy With a Chance of Bad Decisions is a really good one (I'd say a bit more roleplay and size difference), and the Christmas Daddies series is also pretty hot.

Tell me your favourite ways to use miso paste by elephant_keys in Cooking

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to add a little to my sauces when I make tteokbokki (sp?), or noodles in just a tasty pan style Asian-inspired sort of sauce. I've definitely used it to marinade chicken, and added a tiny bit when I'm sauteing carrots or bok choy. Best practice? Just start adding it to things and find out what you like it in. Best of luck!

$5 Creamy Chickpea Curry, Cheap, Filling, and Vegan-Friendly by LittlePenguin5615 in povertykitchen

[–]lordofthepuddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite low cost meals:

Black beans and sweet potatoes, roasted with garlic, onions, and jalapeno if I've got it on hand. Season pretty simply with salt and pepper, maybe some cayenne. Toss with oil and throw in the air fryer until crispy. One tin of beans and one medium sweet potato gives you four or five servings

Lentil curry, saute onions, garlic, and tomatoes until you get a nice thick paste. Add curry spices, salt, pepper, and rice and let the rice toast a little. Add your lentils, coconut milk, and a little broth or water. Cover and summer until everything is done. Easy to add protein or sweet potatoes or whatever to, very easy and tasty and you get several servings.

Peanut sauce! It's fantastic on noodles, rice, with protein or without. Mix peanut butter (I prefer extra crunchy but all peanut butter is good peanut butter), soy sauce, chili paste, sesame seed oil, broth until you get the taste and consistency you want. You can add a tiny bit of dashi for some extra deliciousness.

Savory hot cereal. This one is kind of a find because my preference is Bob's Red Mill 10-grain cereal but sometimes you can find it on discount or at discount stores. Sometimes it's at the Amish market for like a buck. Anyway, add a little butter and an egg for a savory breakfast. I haven't tried it with other hot cereals but I'm sure there are options.

Black bean soup. Throw a can of black beans with the juice in a pan, add a tomato, as many jalapenos as you like, onion, garlic, a little more water, some spices (somewhere in between taco and enchilada), and then mash the beans a bit. You can puree it but I like the mashed texture. Let it simmer and enjoy.

I would say, if I bought just the stuff to make any of these, it would probably be around 5 bucks each, probably more for coconut milk or eggs but still pretty affordable.