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--- recipes [2025.01.01 15:03] – [M's Egg Muffins] Steve Isenberg
+++ recipes [2025.04.25 14:58] (current) – [Black Bean Brownies] Steve Isenberg
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 |¼ tsp|salt|
 |⅓ Cup|maple syrup, honey, or agave, 75g|
-|2 Tbsp| Sugar, or omit this and increase honey to ½ Cup|
+|2 Tbsp| Sugar, or omit this and increase honey to ½ Cup or 113g|
 |¼ Cup|coconut or vegetable oil, 40g|
 |2 tsp|vanilla extract|
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   - Cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut
-Nov 2022: Used 9x9 pan and baked for 15 minutes.  Used Vitamix to blend in step 2.
+Nov 2022: Used 9x9 pan and baked for 15 minutes.  Used Vitamix to blend in step 2.\\
+Apr 2025: 8x8 pan work nicely. Consider using vitamix just for oats as the wet mix is hard to get out of vitamix.
 ====Salmon Pate====
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 Baking for 25 minutes, result is cake-like.  Trying 22 minutes baking.
+==== Modifications for a Brownie-Like Texture ====
+To make the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix yield a more brownie-like result, rather than a cake-like texture, adjust the ingredients as follows:
+  * **Reduce Eggs**: Use **1 egg instead of 2**. Eggs add structure and lift, so reducing them will make the final product denser.
+  * **Add Fat**: Increase the oil slightly. Use **½ cup + 2 tablespoons** of oil instead of the standard ½ cup. This will create a fudgier texture.
+  * **Add Milk or Cream**: Add **2–3 tablespoons of milk, cream, non-dairy milk, or Greek yogurt (preferably plain full fat)** to the batter for extra moisture.
+  * **Reduce Baking Time Slightly**: Bake at the same temperature, but check for doneness **5–10 minutes earlier** than the recipe suggests. A fudgy result will still be slightly moist in the center when done.
+  * **Optional: Add Chocolate Flavor**: Mix in **2 tablespoons of cocoa powder** to enhance the chocolatey flavor and complement the pumpkin.
+==== Chocolate Chip Additions ====
+  * Add **¾ to 1 cup of chocolate chips** (semi-sweet or dark chocolate work best). Fold them into the batter at the end to ensure even distribution.
+  * For extra decadence, sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top before baking.
+==== Additional Tips ====
+  * Swirl in **½ cup of cream cheese** or **nut butter** (like almond or peanut butter) for added richness.
+  * For more chewiness, add **1–2 tablespoons of corn syrup or honey** to the batter.
+These adjustments will give you a moist, dense, and brownie-like result that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin flavor and chocolate chips! Let me know how it turns out!
+====== Homemade Satay Sauce Recipe ======
+**Makes about 1 cup**
+I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but satay sauce is really good. Recipe from ChatGPT.
+=== Ingredients: ===
+  * **½ cup** creamy peanut butter (unsweetened, natural is best)
+  * **½ cup** coconut milk
+  * **1 tbsp** soy sauce
+  * **1 tbsp** brown sugar or palm sugar
+  * **1 tbsp** lime juice
+  * **1 tsp** red curry paste (or ½ tsp chili flakes for spice)
+  * **1 tsp** grated ginger
+  * **1 clove** garlic, minced
+  * **½ tsp** fish sauce (optional, adds depth)
+  * **¼ tsp** turmeric powder (for color and mild flavor)
+  * **¼ cup** water (adjust for consistency)
+=== Instructions: ===
+  - **Heat a small saucepan** over medium-low heat.
+  - Add **garlic and ginger**, cooking for **30 seconds** until fragrant.
+  - Stir in **peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, curry paste, fish sauce, and turmeric**.
+  - Cook, stirring, until the sauce **thickens** (about 3-5 minutes). If it gets too thick, add **a little water** until it reaches your desired consistency.
+  - Taste and adjust: add **more sugar** for sweetness, **more lime juice** for tanginess, or **chili flakes** for heat.
+  - Remove from heat and serve warm as a **dipping sauce** or drizzle over grilled meats, noodles, or rice.
+=== Storage: ===
+  * Store in an **airtight container** in the fridge for up to **1 week**.
+  * Reheat with **a splash of water** if it thickens too much.
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