#Teaspoon of Oil

[marejadilla]

Francine Van Hove, "Le 22 septembre (September 22)", 1996, oil on canvas. B. 1942, Saint-Mandé, Seine, France.

[soulprompts]

Hi!! I just stumbled across your blog looking for writing prompts and I love it sm! I just have two questions

Do you like being tagged in posts where writers use your prompts?

Do you have a master list post of all of the prompt sets you’ve created?

Thank you :D

hello my lovely friend! thank you so much for the kind words! i hope to keep making the prompts now that i've found my groove again!

in answer to your first question, i absolutely LOVE being tagged! i always read the work you guys create using the prompts, i love reading them and seeing such talented and excellent works of art being created! i can't like them because this is a sideblog, but please know that i adore all of them!

and in response to the second question, i don't currently have one (i'm something of a forgetful person, i need to find a solid week to sit down and make a post!) but when i do, i'll make sure to put a date on it so that you guys know if it needs to be updated. and of course you all know that you can hit me up and remind me to update it if it's been a while and my activity is on-going!

[tomatoluvr69]

Just rediscovered iced matcha lattes happy spring everypony and yes. I did put a bunch of frozen raspberries in instead of ice cubes 🥵😱

[allalrightagain]

"just buy a pie," they said, "you're just going to eat the whole thing out of the tin anyways," they said, "it's not worth making a crust and a custard for," they said--

which is all well and good now that I live somewhere where you can actually buy pies,* except I am, uh, Paul Hollywood levels of judgy about commercial pies.

*my hometown has been a sad, pieless wasteland since the bakers square killed the competition and then died a slow, mass-produced death

[chaskka]

Vegetarian Biryani

Vegetarian Biryani is a delightful and aromatic rice dish that combines a variety of vegetables, fragrant spices, and basmati rice. Here's a step-by-step recipe to prepare a rich and flavorful Vegetarian Biryani at chaskka.

Ingredients:

For Rice:

2 cups Basmati rice

4 cups water

2 bay leaves

4-5 cloves

2-3 green cardamom pods

1-inch cinnamon stick

1 star anise

1 teaspoon salt

For Vegetables:

2 tablespoons oil or ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, and potatoes), diced

1 cup cauliflower florets

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 large tomato, chopped

1/2 cup thick yogurt

Salt to taste

For Biryani Masala:

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 teaspoons coriander powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon biryani masala (optional, for added flavor)

1/4 teaspoon saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional, for color and aroma)

For Layering and Garnish:

1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons fried onions (optional, for garnish)

1/4 cup cashew nuts and raisins, fried (optional)

2 tablespoons ghee or oil

1/2 lemon, juiced

[softshuji]

Made these 15 minute noodles for lunch and oh man, what a masterclass I am a chef

[rxng]

Licks one of those weird glowing cube things.

AAUURGH WHY IS IT SPICY

@miraiju

"Oh, oh honey--"

"You're very small, sweetheart. Here, let me get you a properly titrated cube. It won't hurt as much."

[duc-tran]

Recipe for Chile Rellenos Delicious green chiles that have been cheese-stuffed, battered, and fried in canola oil. 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pound Cheddar cheese cut into strips, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 egg beaten, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 12 Anaheim chile peppers charred and peeled, 1 teaspoon canola oil

[peachybutch]

somewhat personal under cut

I don't have a lot of physical traits that I take any pride in. But the one thing I am proud of is my hair--I have these really soft and pillowy chestnut brown curls that wouldn't look out of place on a porcelain doll.

And, like, it took a lot of time and struggle to encourage my hair texture. This was after years of straightening it because my parents/family said I looked like I didn't take care of myself. So, I'm proud of myself for pushing through the initial discomfort, cutting it all off, starting fresh, and putting the work in to get it back to the point it's at now.

Which means it makes it all the more tasty when the shitty older women in my community--the same ones that let their husbands threaten to kill me as a teenager when I didn't make myself available to date and wore jeans to church--come up to me and ask me for my hair routine.

And I get to smile at them and tell them that I just use fuckin. head and shoulders from winco and brush it once in the morning. And I watch them seethe. Am I lying? Yes. Do I feel guilty about it? Not even a little bit. Suck my entire cock, Tammy.

[shwoo]

When I woke up this morning my leg muscles weren't sore/stiff. My sister says most people don't have any pain when they wake up? I thought that was just from lying down all night.

It's not really an unpleasant kind of soreness, so it never really bothered me, but it's probably another symptom of some kind.

[gentuccabini]

You can include almost any vegetables you have in your fridge in this recipe. It is popular even with those who normally scorn vegetarian food.

[smugmode]

Without having to wait around for the dough to rise for hours, making this no-yeast pizza dough is quick and simple. For a fun meal, add your favorite pizza toppings!

[macaulaywrites]

With these five seasonings, you can make a wide range of crunchy, flavorful chickpeas. It's great as a snack, on top of salad, or even in wraps!

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt to taste. Seasoning options choose one or mix and match: -1. Spicy: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper -2. Sweet: 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon -3. Garlic Herb: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley -4. Curry: 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric -5. BBQ: 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Instructions: Get your air fryer ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Put chickpeas, olive oil, and the seasoning of your choice in a bowl and mix them together. Add chickpeas and toss until they are well covered. Put the chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out so they are all in one layer. If you want the chickpeas to be crispy and golden brown, air fry them for 15 to 20 minutes and shake the basket every so often. Take it out of the air fryer, let it cool down a bit, and then serve.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

#HealthySnack, #SeasonedChickpeas, #HealthySnacking, #VeganOptions

Megan Proctor

[renatoerachato]

This pork tenderloin with coffee spice coating and espresso-honey glaze sauce drizzled over it has a smoky, sweet blend of rich flavors.

[audrey-gagnaire]

When I was craving a tangy, cheesy snack with shrimp, I came up with this recipe. Serve it with crusty, toasted bread; it's simple and delicious!

[tastyhealthyfoodonlin]

Cucumber Feta Couscous Salad

This cucumber feta couscous salad uses Israeli, or pearl couscous—it’s a little chewy, a little nutty. and a wonderful base for a tasty salad.

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

1 1/

2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Couscous

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup Israeli couscous

1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins )

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup roughly crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons minced red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Directions

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, and lemon zest. Add olive oil and whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous, stirring occasionally, until toasted and starting to turn light golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

Pour chicken broth over couscous, stir in cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove lid from saucepan, and allow couscous to cool for about 15 minutes.

Fluff cooled couscous with a fork, add cucumber, feta cheese, and red onion. Drizzle dressing over couscous, and toss lightly.

Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired, and garnish with fresh mint. May be served immediately or chilled in the fridge.