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@SullenEarth Awesome, thank you so much :D I'll post it as soon as I get home.

@stickytoffee

OHMYGOSHTHATISAMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

If I enter, I have no chance at the earth-themed contest.

[b]Entrant Name:[/b] Moonblossom [b]Name of Entry:[/b] Perfect Pumpkin Pasties [b]Recipe and Description:[/b] Warm and comforting, these little hand-held pies, inspired by Harry Potter, are the perfect holiday snack. From Halloween straight through to Christmas, they're a great way to enjoy the seasonal flavours of pumpkin spice. [b]Crust[/b] [LIST] [*]1 package shortening (Crisco) [*]4 cups flour [*]1 cup water [*]1 tbsp white vinegar [*]1 egg - divided [/LIST] Cut shortening into flour until it forms small bits Add egg yolk, water, and vinegar to flour/shortening mix Blend to a paste Beat egg white to stiff - but not dry - consistency Add to dough and mix (use your hands) Form paste into log, wrap in cling film, chill until firm [b]Filling[/b] [LIST] [*]1 large can (796 gr) pure pumpkin -[i] not pie filling![/i] [*]1 can sweetened condensed milk [*]3 eggs [*]1 tsp cinnamon [*]1/2 tsp ground dried ginger [*]1/2 tsp ground nutmeg [*]1/4 cup maple syrup [*]pinch salt [/LIST] Mix in casserole dish, bake uncovered until semi-solid (40 mins at 375) Let filling cool [b]Assembly[/b] The top of your filling should have formed a semi-solid skin. Mix it together to blend this into the rest of the filling. It’s tasty and adds a nice texture. (see bottom two photos) Roll chilled dough on floured surface to a thickness of approximately 1/8”. Use a ring cutter or a bowl of about six inches in diameter to cut out rounds. Place one dollop (large heaping teaspoon) of filling the centre of each circle. Moisten the edge of the circle using water or milk. Fold the dough in half, forming a crescent around the filling, and crimp the edges together. I am lazy and used a fork, you can make a more decorative edge if you prefer. Poke some steam holes in the top of the pasty with your fork. Paint tops with egg wash or milk. I was out of eggs and used milk, but eggs will give you a more golden top. Place them on a greased (or Silpat) cookie sheet, close together but not touching (see second-to-last photos). This recipe will yield roughly two dozen pasties, with a little bit of filling leftover. You can eat the filling as-is, just with a spoon, if you’d like, since the eggs will have cooked in the first bake. Bake for roughly 30 mins, until pie crust is flaky and golden. Let cool before eating - the filling will be very hot! [b]Picture of Finished Product (with name/ID included):[/b] [img]http://36.media.tumblr.com/d99b698b5fa345b203dde76eb48013ac/tumblr_mognhlYfFO1qcpwmwo1_500.jpg[/img] (no ID included because it's an older photo, as discussed) For more photos and proof that this is indeed my recipe, you can check out my Tumblr! http://moonblossom.tumblr.com/post/53063600115/my-experiment-was-a-success-pumpkin-pasties-a-la

Everything looks amazing so far! I'm wanting to enter something, myself, but we'll see if I actually get around to it...

But holy crap, @stickytoffee , Browniehome?? THAT IS ADORABLE. You did such a great job, omg.

@omg self ping to remember

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Loving the entries so far, everyone! Keep 'em comin'.

Entrant Name:Starshina24

Name of Entry: pancakes

Recipe and Description:
units of measurement are from Finland where i live
4 dl of flour
2 dl of sugar
1 tl of baking powder
1 tl of salt
1 tl vanilla sugar
8 dl of milk
2 eggs
100 g of oil or butter
First mix the dry ingredients in a bowl
add the eggs, oil and milk and mix the dough until its smooth
Pour onto the baking paper on a baking tray and bake at 200-225 or for half an hour.
when ready the surface of pancakes should be lightly brown and they come off the tray easily.

Picture of Finished Product (with name/ID included):
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10349892_825425510833513_5032005748836047695_n.jpg?oh=f7496e1d2d99ce9ed9efad87d09ea08b&oe=5512097B

its an old picture so there is no name and url included

!!!!copy and paste the url to see the picture!!!!


@SullenEarth

@SullenEarth

Entrant Name: kahlannightwing (74615)
Name of Entry: Chunky Chili
Recipe and Description:
I like to cook my own version of chili before Thanksgiving, to give us the ability to starve ourselves for the feast the next day...and have a snack if we need it. (It can also help the after-effects of eating so much Thanksgiving day!)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb chopped steak (I like to use stew meat)
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can light red kidney beans
• 1 can dark red kidney beans

Seasoning Ingredients:
(These can be adjusted. This is a mild chili. Feel free to add more cumin/cayenne pepper to get more heat.)

• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsps ground cumin
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• Dark chocolate powder (add to taste. I tend to add a lot. The darker the chocolate, the better.)
• 1/2 bottle dark beer (Try a lager with this. If you add beer, expect to get intoxicated. It does not cook out.)

Directions:

1. Cook ground and chopped steak until brown in saucepan. (If you cook the chopped steak separate from the ground beef, you can have more tender pieces.)
2. Combine with sauce and tomatoes.
3. Add seasoning and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer sauce and meat to big pot. Add beans.
5. Simmer for as long as you desire. Minimum time is 30 mins. Maximum time is...well infinity really. Especially if you have a crock pot.

Picture of Finished Product (with name/ID included): http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/kahlannightwing/IMG_20141126_133053019.jpg
kahlannightwing/74615

@Starshina24 To add an image from you computer you need to upload it to a separate website (imgur, photobucket, and tumblr are popular choices) then copy the image's url, click the little tree in the forum post (see below) and then past the url into the box that pops up. Hope that helps!