Could I please be added to the pinglist? definitely not planning a recipe or two
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Fool's Gold Hoarder
Yellow Canary Hoarder
"i assure you brother,
the sun will shine on us again."
- loki odinson
I've got a fun recipe from my clan for celebratory times. (Usually BSJ or a private festival or gathering). It's a long one.
You're gonna need a whole crew for this.
>Two fire dragons (Both with good control)
>One muscle-brain/strong arm
>One dragon with good handiwork skills
>Someone to bring a plate.
>Someone who knows how to decorate well. (potentially)
>An ice dragon (optional)
Serenity Special:
First go out and hunt some centaurs for their food. You're gonna need [item=centaur ration pouch]. Afterwards, find your local muscle-brained dragon and have them grind the oats with stones until you have a fine flour. Add some water and knead repeatedly to create a dough. Save some on the side.
Get your friend with the best handiwork and have them shape the dough using a throughly dried + drained [item=giant lilypad] or [item=intact clay pot] Then go find a nearby fire dragon and build a small oven using [item=clay] and have them bake the dough until it is barely firm.
If you live in lightning, you may frankenstein an electric oven at your own risk.
Your next step is to create a jam. Kill some [item=nebula floaters] and [item=darktide jellyfish] and extract their juice. Add some [item=blue jelly] if you're running low.
Prepare a large pot over low heat (a fire dragon recommended, but one with good control, and also not the same one currently with the dough) with some kind of pestle to use.
Using any favored combination of [item=strawberry] [item=fig] [item=butcher's fig] [item=raspberry] [item=seaberry] [item=blackberry] [item=winter's delight] [item=potash peach] [item=aether cherries] [item=charged duneberry] [item=red delicious apple] [item=honeycrisp apple] [item=granny smith apple], throw them into the pot. Mash with the pestle.
Chef's note: You could make several different types of jams and have a very interesting pattern on the result.
Stir in the juice from the [item=nebula floaters] [item=darktide jellyfish] and also add [item=honeycomb fragment] [item=cinnamon] to taste. Cook until most of the liquid boils off and you have a relatively thick jam.
Get your local craftsman to bring a big plate. Check back in on your friend with the dough and make sure that it's just firm enough to hold itself before removing it from the [item=large lilypad], and be careful removing the leaf so that it will not break upon transfer.
If you successfully transferred the dough, very thinly line the inside of the crust with the honey from [item=honeycomb fragment] mixed with crushed [item=minty jadevine]. Then fill it completely with the fruit jam you made earlier. If you made several types, bring out the [item=glass knife] and very carefully spread the jams as you see fit.
Take the dough you saved and roll it into strips, creating a woven pattern (or any other pattern of choice) on top of the pastry. Your craftsman friend may be of good use here. Once done, put it back in the [item=clay] oven and finish baking into a slight golden brown.
On the side, prepare [item=glowshroom] [item=manaweed] [item=dayglo thresh][item=star moss], grind up [item=rainbow mussels], and scoop out the flesh of a [item=sugarmelon]. Mince them all into a very fine paste, and soak in water to extract the dye.
Mash up a lot of [item=wisp fruit] and use the paste to thicken the mixture made from the plants and sugarmelon to create a vibrant, light, but still eye-catching glaze that is sure to catch the attention of all passerby. Set that aside.
Your decorator friend will be of good use for the next two steps to ensure maximum appeal.
Optionally garnish the dessert on top (highly recommended, however) with [item=patio rose] [item=heart rose] [item=myosotis] [item=madame snapdragon] [item=cliffside milkweed] [item=blue rose] [item=black tulip] [item=red emperor tulip] [item=jasmine] [item=bluelipped thresh] [item=frost whisper] and [item=dark-bordered beauty].
After that, drizzle the special glaze all over the entire confection, careful to not overdose since too much will harm the appearance and texture of the garnish. Call the muscle brain (a blacksmith is also acceptable) over and get some [item=gold ore] and hammer it into incredibly thin, flaky sheets. Tear up or grind said sheets, and sprinkle the glittering flakes all over the top.
Serve either warm (this is where your helpers come in, you gotta be fast!) or call the local ice dragon with a delicious tea made from [item=chickweed][item=peppermint] and [item=honeycomb fragment] as well as the fruits of your choice!
I've got a fun recipe from my clan for celebratory times. (Usually BSJ or a private festival or gathering). It's a long one.
You're gonna need a whole crew for this.
>Two fire dragons (Both with good control)
>One muscle-brain/strong arm
>One dragon with good handiwork skills
>Someone to bring a plate.
>Someone who knows how to decorate well. (potentially)
>An ice dragon (optional)
Serenity Special:
First go out and hunt some centaurs for their food. You're gonna need
Centaur Ration Pouch
Plant
This leather pouch is filled with harvested oats that have been tossed in sugar and honey. Makes for a hearty, balanced breakfast.
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2
. Afterwards, find your local muscle-brained dragon and have them grind the oats with stones until you have a fine flour. Add some water and knead repeatedly to create a dough. Save some on the side.
Get your friend with the best handiwork and have them shape the dough using a throughly dried + drained
Giant Lilypad
Trinkets
Also known to fae dragons as 'boat'.
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or
Intact Clay Pot
Trinkets
A large, dusty clay pot that is in usable condition.
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Then go find a nearby fire dragon and build a small oven using
Clay
Minerals & Ores
Clay is used in making bricks, pottery, and reinforcing dens. On occasion, dragons will ingest clay to soothe upset stomachs.
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and have them bake the dough until it is barely firm.
If you live in lightning, you may frankenstein an electric oven at your own risk.
Your next step is to create a jam. Kill some
Nebula Floaters
Seafood
Unlike their crystalline cousins, Nebula Floaters are oddly sweet. They may also cause fang decay.
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4
and
Darktide Jellyfish
Seafood
Whenever these jellyfish wash ashore, they melt into a stinging, gelatinous puddle. Some prefer them that way.
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and extract their juice. Add some
Blue Jelly
Plant
This block of jelly takes on the taste and characteristics of whatever it is cooked in.
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3
if you're running low.
Prepare a large pot over low heat (a fire dragon recommended, but one with good control, and also not the same one currently with the dough) with some kind of pestle to use.
Using any favored combination of
Strawberry
Plant
Fresh cream transforms this treat into an indulgence.
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8
Fig
Plant
Enjoy fresh, dried, or boiled.
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8
Butcher's Fig
Plant
This crimson fruit stains a maw red for days.
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8
Raspberry
Plant
It's rude to blow raspberries at others, just so you know.
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3
Seaberry
Plant
Even berries are better down where it's wetter.
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3
Blackberry
Plant
Though they're not really addictive, some dragons become very dependent on Blackberries.
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3
Winter's Delight
Plant
They say this berry tastes sweetest when the weather's at its coldest.
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3
Potash Peach
Plant
It's said that these peaches are sweetest when volcanoes are at their most active.
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15
Aether Cherries
Plant
The juice from this tart cherry is often used as dye for ornamentations.
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15
Charged Duneberry
Plant
This berry glows brightest -and tastes best- just after a storm.
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15
Red Delicious Apple
Plant
An apple a day keeps energy penalties away.
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5
Honeycrisp Apple
Plant
It's a challenge to get the skin off in a single, unbroken spiral. Sharpen your claws!
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5
Granny Smith Apple
Plant
While the apples are sweet, Granny Smith herself was a bitter dragon.
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, throw them into the pot. Mash with the pestle.
Chef's note: You could make several different types of jams and have a very interesting pattern on the result.
Stir in the juice from the
Nebula Floaters
Seafood
Unlike their crystalline cousins, Nebula Floaters are oddly sweet. They may also cause fang decay.
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4
Darktide Jellyfish
Seafood
Whenever these jellyfish wash ashore, they melt into a stinging, gelatinous puddle. Some prefer them that way.
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and also add
Honeycomb Fragment
Plant
A delicious treat.
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2
Cinnamon
Plant
The practice of attempting to hold a mawful of cinnamon sticks for extended periods of time became strangely popular among juvenile dragons.
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5
to taste. Cook until most of the liquid boils off and you have a relatively thick jam.
Get your local craftsman to bring a big plate. Check back in on your friend with the dough and make sure that it's just firm enough to hold itself before removing it from the , and be careful removing the leaf so that it will not break upon transfer.
If you successfully transferred the dough, very thinly line the inside of the crust with the honey from
Honeycomb Fragment
Plant
A delicious treat.
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2
mixed with crushed
Minty Jadevine
Plant
True to its name, this plant's leaves are favored as snacks due to their sweet, cooling taste.
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7
. Then fill it completely with the fruit jam you made earlier. If you made several types, bring out the
Glass Knife
Trinkets
This find is in excellent condition, but can only be used once.
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and very carefully spread the jams as you see fit.
Take the dough you saved and roll it into strips, creating a woven pattern (or any other pattern of choice) on top of the pastry. Your craftsman friend may be of good use here. Once done, put it back in the
Clay
Minerals & Ores
Clay is used in making bricks, pottery, and reinforcing dens. On occasion, dragons will ingest clay to soothe upset stomachs.
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oven and finish baking into a slight golden brown.
On the side, prepare
Manaweed
Plant
While Manaweed supposedly gives Satin Mice their peculiar intellect, it doesn't make dragons any smarter.
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2
Dayglo Thresh
Plant
A mild pastel under normal lighting conditions, this plant flares to a brilliant glow when magics are worked in its vicinity.
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3
Star Moss
Plant
A dull gray by day, Star Moss sparkles vibrantly at night. Some say it even tastes better then.
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, grind up
Rainbow Mussels
Seafood
The crushed shells of rainbow mussels may be used in creating iridescent pigment.
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3
, and scoop out the flesh of a
Sugarmelon
Plant
Though it is technically classified as a fruit, this melon is not considered to be particularly nutritious.
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5
. Mince them all into a very fine paste, and soak in water to extract the dye.
Mash up a lot of
Wisp Fruit
Plant
This fruit is light, airy, and tasteless.
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2
and use the paste to thicken the mixture made from the plants and sugarmelon to create a vibrant, light, but still eye-catching glaze that is sure to catch the attention of all passerby. Set that aside.
Your decorator friend will be of good use for the next two steps to ensure maximum appeal.
Optionally garnish the dessert on top (highly recommended, however) with
Patio Rose
Plant
These small roses are a favored gift to the smaller dragon species.
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3
Heart Rose
Plant
Consuming or gifting these flowers is good for one's heart.
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3
Myosotis
Plant
A beautiful flower with a forgettable name.
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3
Madame Snapdragon
Plant
A common myth about this flower is that it sings at midnight and those who consume it are said to be bestowed the gift of a beautiful voice. Most of the time it simply results in terrible indigestion.
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4
Cliffside Milkweed
Plant
This species of flower only grows from the cracks of mesa walls.
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4
Blue Rose
Plant
White roses can take on many colors by tinting their water. Plant connoisseurs have also tried to encourage them to take on other flavors as well. This one tastes faintly of blueberries.
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2
Black Tulip
Plant
The comfort food of heart-broken veggie-dragons.
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5
Red Emperor Tulip
Plant
Many herbivorous dragons will plant beds of tulips for a cheerful display of color around their lairs and a tasty treat in their bellies.
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5
Jasmine
Plant
A quaint, pretty white flower with dainty petals. Jasmine is seen more often floating on the wind than growing from the ground.
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5
Bluelipped Thresh
Plant
This aquatic plant grows on the edges of caves and waterway entrances. It requires the low light and high mineral content such environments provide.
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3
Frost Whisper
Insect
These arctic insects leave beautiful crystalline spirals on dragon lairs. They derive their power from the full moon.
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and
Dark-bordered Beauty
Insect
A thrifty dragon will save the wings of the Dark-bordered Beauty and use them in decorative arrangements for display around the horns.
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.
After that, drizzle the special glaze all over the entire confection, careful to not overdose since too much will harm the appearance and texture of the garnish. Call the muscle brain (a blacksmith is also acceptable) over and get some
Gold Ore
Minerals & Ores
Known to drive dragons to do very foolish things.
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and hammer it into incredibly thin, flaky sheets. Tear up or grind said sheets, and sprinkle the glittering flakes all over the top.
Serve either warm (this is where your helpers come in, you gotta be fast!) or call the local ice dragon with a delicious tea made from
Chickweed
Plant
This weed is used in herbal remedies to soothe itchy scales.
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6
Peppermint
Plant
A cool, favorable plant that can be consumed to help aid a number of maladies such as indigestion, nausea, colds, and headaches.
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and
Honeycomb Fragment
Plant
A delicious treat.
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as well as the fruits of your choice!
Steamed blue swimmer crab
Crabs habe always been a delicacy among coatls:especially the meal of steamed blue swimmer crab, served with sweet ashfall pricker sauce with a side of ghost carb salad
Grab a large pot and fill the bottom to half an inch with water, and add in your [item=Blue swimmer crab]. Add salt and drizzle in a teaspoon of sweet ashfall prickler sauce. Steam fir an hour. Remove, drizzle lightly with melted butter, and serve with a mint tea, ghost crab salad, and sweet ashfall prickler sauce
Sweet Ashfall prickler sauce
Traditionally served with steamed crabs or roasted meats, swert ashfall prickler sauce is a sweeter twist on the normally fiery condiment
To begin, crush a [item=Ashfall prickler] until it forms a reddish brown paste. add in a bit of water and drizzle in two teaspoons of honey. Mix well until mixture becomes thinner. For meat eaters, chop up a [item=Coral grouse] and lightly roast, while seasoning with [item=salt] and pepper. once fully cooked, mix into the Ashfall prickler sauce. Add in 1 third of a jar [item=blood acorn] nectar, and a teaspoon of [item=vegetable oil], and mix in roasted [item=Searing bunny] to keep its fieryness if desired
Ghost crab salad
A seafood sald loved by tundras and coatls alike, ghost crab salad is an excellent side to seafood dishes, or an equally good snack
To begin, steam 3 [item=ghostcrab] in water lightly seasoned with salt. Take a head of [item=water lettuce] and peel off the various layers. spread and layer on a plate or bowl. Then, take a clawful of [item=seaberry], the meat of a [item=watermelon], and 3 [item=charged duneberry]. Chop and mix together. add to the lettuce. Take out your ghost crabs, remove the shell, chop the meat, and toss on top. Goes well with [item=Rainbow mussels] added in
Steamed blue swimmer crab
Crabs habe always been a delicacy among coatls:especially the meal of steamed blue swimmer crab, served with sweet ashfall pricker sauce with a side of ghost carb salad
Grab a large pot and fill the bottom to half an inch with water, and add in your
Blue Swimmer Crab
Seafood
Surprisingly fast and just as vicious, this otherwise delectable crab can put up quite a fight.
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. Add salt and drizzle in a teaspoon of sweet ashfall prickler sauce. Steam fir an hour. Remove, drizzle lightly with melted butter, and serve with a mint tea, ghost crab salad, and sweet ashfall prickler sauce
Sweet Ashfall prickler sauce
Traditionally served with steamed crabs or roasted meats, swert ashfall prickler sauce is a sweeter twist on the normally fiery condiment
To begin, crush a
Ashfall Prickler
Plant
Instead of being filled with water, Ashfall Pricklers contain a spicy sauce that goes well with anything. Weird.
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until it forms a reddish brown paste. add in a bit of water and drizzle in two teaspoons of honey. Mix well until mixture becomes thinner. For meat eaters, chop up a
Coral Grouse
Meat
A favorite ingredient in the recipes of carnivorous dragons.
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and lightly roast, while seasoning with
Salt
Minerals & Ores
Never put salt in your eyes.
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and pepper. once fully cooked, mix into the Ashfall prickler sauce. Add in 1 third of a jar
Blood Acorn
Plant
While most types of acorn contain seeds, Blood Acorns are filled with nutrient-rich nectar.
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nectar, and a teaspoon of
Vegetable Oil
Plant
Makes cooked foods even more delicious.
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, and mix in roasted
Searing Bunny
Meat
Spicy!
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2
to keep its fieryness if desired
Ghost crab salad
A seafood sald loved by tundras and coatls alike, ghost crab salad is an excellent side to seafood dishes, or an equally good snack
To begin, steam 3
Ghostcrab
Seafood
This crab haunts beaches, not dragons.
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in water lightly seasoned with salt. Take a head of
Water Lettuce
Plant
Gathered by claw or net, water lettuce grows quickly and provides a reliable harvest.
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and peel off the various layers. spread and layer on a plate or bowl. Then, take a clawful of
Seaberry
Plant
Even berries are better down where it's wetter.
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, the meat of a
Watermelon
Plant
Though it has a land-growing cousin, this melon is cultivated exclusively in the Sea of a Thousand Currents.
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, and 3
Charged Duneberry
Plant
This berry glows brightest -and tastes best- just after a storm.
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. Chop and mix together. add to the lettuce. Take out your ghost crabs, remove the shell, chop the meat, and toss on top. Goes well with
Rainbow Mussels
Seafood
The crushed shells of rainbow mussels may be used in creating iridescent pigment.
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3
added in
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[b]High-Energy Protein with Greens[/b]
Feel free to leave better name suggestions, or suggestions in general!
This hearty snack is full of energy, and packed with protein, to keep any dragon going for ages!
First, you wanna get some [item=java sparrow] and [item=ruby-throated hummingbird], and cook those up, seasoning with some [item=siltvine] and encrusting the meat with some [item=centaur nut mix] and [item=high-voltage almonds], to lay the foundation for our meal, by giving us some flavorful protein that packs a punch. Next, we add [item=drywood termite] and [item=mealworm], to add even more protein. To account for the not particularly pleasant taste of those additions, some [item=smolderpetal] is added. Now, the mixture is laid on a bed of [item=blood spath] and [item=spinach], and served.
[s]I tried[/s]
High-Energy Protein with Greens
Feel free to leave better name suggestions, or suggestions in general!
This hearty snack is full of energy, and packed with protein, to keep any dragon going for ages!
First, you wanna get some
Java Sparrow
Meat
Known for staying awake for days on end, the Java Sparrow is an excellent source of energy.
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and
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Meat
Given the high sugar content of its diet, eating too many of this hummingbird can make small dragons hyper.
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, and cook those up, seasoning with some
Siltvine
Plant
The ground stems of the siltvine can be used as the last important reagent to activate a bubbling poison, or sprinkled on foods to bring out their flavor. Risk or reward?
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and encrusting the meat with some
Centaur Nut Mix
Plant
An assortment of harvested nuts, capable of sustaining a warrior's energy for weeks.
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and
High-Voltage Almonds
Plant
It just seems like a really bad idea to try and eat these, but don't let common sense stop you.
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, to lay the foundation for our meal, by giving us some flavorful protein that packs a punch. Next, we add
Drywood Termite
Insect
Miniscule, but packing tons of protein. Even the most carnivorous dragons will fall back on termite colonies when their prime hunting grounds become scarce.
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and
Mealworm
Insect
These little guys are actually a substantial source of protein if you can get past how yucky they look.
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, to add even more protein. To account for the not particularly pleasant taste of those additions, some
Smolderpetal
Plant
Easier to gather than the speckled fire lily, this hardy flower tastes absolutely divine after a good roast.
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is added. Now, the mixture is laid on a bed of
Blood Spath
Plant
A shockingly vivid red flower with an incredibly delicious flavor to match. Despite being a plant, the blood spath is extremely caloric; best eaten in moderation.
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and
Spinach
Plant
A hearty, leafy plant chock full of vitamins. Eating a lot is great for the biceps.
@ribbonz
i'd love to be added to the pinglist please
[color=7930b5]Time to try a simple bread, because why not ^^
Slow-Rise Acorn Bread
You will need:
[item=acorn][color=7930b5]5 clawfuls [item=woodland acorn][color=7930b5]3 clawfuls[item=wisp fruit][item=vegetable oil][item=salt]
[color=7930b5]Optional flavorings:
[item=blackberry][item=raspberry][item=strawberry][item=red delicious apple]
[color=7930b5]First, grind up the acorns as thoroughly as you can. You should be left with more of a dust rather than chunks of acorns. The regular acorns provide enough of a basis for a flour, but woodland acorns can add a nice taste.
Next, stir in two medium claw's worth of vegetable oil. Make sure you've incorporated all of the flour, you don't want to be left with pockets of flour in your dough!
Add a pinch of salt for taste.
Knead the mixture for 5 minutes, or until the dough is firm but still stretchy.
Dice up the Wisp fruit, and carefully incorporate it into the dough- the lightness of the fruit will leave air pockets inside the dough while it bakes, making the dough light and airy.
Optional step: add one of the fruits mentioned above for a flavored bread!
Place the dough in a clay oven, and bake for an hour. After an hour, check if the crust if firm- if not, check back every 10 minutes to see if the crust is crisp.
Let cool, or simply enjoy warm!
Acorns are perfect for storing during long winter months, if you can get them before the squirrels...
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5 clawfuls
Woodland Acorn
Plant
Did you know that if you swallow an acorn whole, a tree will grow in your belly? It's true!
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3 clawfuls
Wisp Fruit
Plant
This fruit is light, airy, and tasteless.
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Vegetable Oil
Plant
Makes cooked foods even more delicious.
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Salt
Minerals & Ores
Never put salt in your eyes.
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Optional flavorings:
Blackberry
Plant
Though they're not really addictive, some dragons become very dependent on Blackberries.
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Raspberry
Plant
It's rude to blow raspberries at others, just so you know.
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Strawberry
Plant
Fresh cream transforms this treat into an indulgence.
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Red Delicious Apple
Plant
An apple a day keeps energy penalties away.
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First, grind up the acorns as thoroughly as you can. You should be left with more of a dust rather than chunks of acorns. The regular acorns provide enough of a basis for a flour, but woodland acorns can add a nice taste.
Next, stir in two medium claw's worth of vegetable oil. Make sure you've incorporated all of the flour, you don't want to be left with pockets of flour in your dough!
Add a pinch of salt for taste.
Knead the mixture for 5 minutes, or until the dough is firm but still stretchy.
Dice up the Wisp fruit, and carefully incorporate it into the dough- the lightness of the fruit will leave air pockets inside the dough while it bakes, making the dough light and airy.
Optional step: add one of the fruits mentioned above for a flavored bread!
Place the dough in a clay oven, and bake for an hour. After an hour, check if the crust if firm- if not, check back every 10 minutes to see if the crust is crisp.
@ribbonz
This is such an awesome idea! I´d love to be added to the pinglist.
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[quote=Annie]And to show I´m not coming to this gathering of skilled cooks empty-clawed, let me share my favorite trick for feeding vegetarian dragons, and familiars of course, in harsh lands where few plants grow and even less of them can be called tasty.
The Green
This is a thick, versatile stew or even mash that takes a while to make so its not too convenient for when you are on the go, but for a settled cook, it lets you pad out the good tasting plants you have with the bland ones to feed everyone and not get any hate for serving a dish that´s hard to chew or tastes nasty. I personally like to have two large cauldrons and have one set to boil a fresh bath in while I´m serving from the other. The Green is slow to go bad and you can re-heat it a few times with no ill effect. Now, to the actual preparation.
Take your cauldron and fill it half way with shredded plants. Here, we pick the ones that are the hardest and will take long to boil. Typical are [item=highland dryleaf], [item=desert scrub], [item=arctic scrub], that sort of thing. Pour enough water over them so they are all swimming and boil low and slow, adding water as necessary. It can take a few hours or even an entire day depending on what you used, but eventually they´ll be boiled down and you´ll be left with a smooth puree.
Here, add some of the better plants, again shredded into small pieces. Ideal is adding enough that the cauldron is three-quarters full but as little as half of that will do in a pinch. [item=crisp-leaf amaranth], [item=spinach] or [item=bulrush] are just a few examples of what can go in now. Add more water again, mix well and stew some more until you´re left with nothing but mush again.
Here, you can let the cauldron go cold and wait. About an hour before you need to serve it, make sure the mush is a bit thinner than you want it to be, throw in a few clawfuls of diced [item=potato onion], [item=daffodil] bulbs, [item=sweet potato vine] or similar and stew for a bit more until they soften. Popular seasonings are [item=salt], [item=blacktongue pepper], [item=siltvine]... but again, use what you have and what compliments the mix you have going at the time. Don´t be afraid to experiment with the Green. The bulbs can be roasted and served on the side instead of going inside the stew as well.
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@ribbonz
This is such an awesome idea! I´d love to be added to the pinglist.
Annie wrote:
And to show I´m not coming to this gathering of skilled cooks empty-clawed, let me share my favorite trick for feeding vegetarian dragons, and familiars of course, in harsh lands where few plants grow and even less of them can be called tasty.
The Green
This is a thick, versatile stew or even mash that takes a while to make so its not too convenient for when you are on the go, but for a settled cook, it lets you pad out the good tasting plants you have with the bland ones to feed everyone and not get any hate for serving a dish that´s hard to chew or tastes nasty. I personally like to have two large cauldrons and have one set to boil a fresh bath in while I´m serving from the other. The Green is slow to go bad and you can re-heat it a few times with no ill effect. Now, to the actual preparation.
Take your cauldron and fill it half way with shredded plants. Here, we pick the ones that are the hardest and will take long to boil. Typical are
Highland Dryleaf
Plant
This hardy plant is sometimes the only sustenance found for miles. It also tastes awful.
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,
Desert Scrub
Plant
It may be plentiful, but it tastes like dirt.
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,
Arctic Scrub
Plant
Many dragons dislike scrubs, but sometimes you have to settle for whatever's available.
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, that sort of thing. Pour enough water over them so they are all swimming and boil low and slow, adding water as necessary. It can take a few hours or even an entire day depending on what you used, but eventually they´ll be boiled down and you´ll be left with a smooth puree.
Here, add some of the better plants, again shredded into small pieces. Ideal is adding enough that the cauldron is three-quarters full but as little as half of that will do in a pinch.
Crisp-leaf Amaranth
Plant
While most dragons go straight for the seeds, the leaves of this Amaranth are also harvested by the thrifty forager.
50
6
,
Spinach
Plant
A hearty, leafy plant chock full of vitamins. Eating a lot is great for the biceps.
53
5
or
Bulrush
Plant
When not consumed, bulrushes are popular for crafting woven baskets and wreaths. When consumed, they're best boiled or steamed to soften their thick exterior.
40
4
are just a few examples of what can go in now. Add more water again, mix well and stew some more until you´re left with nothing but mush again.
Here, you can let the cauldron go cold and wait. About an hour before you need to serve it, make sure the mush is a bit thinner than you want it to be, throw in a few clawfuls of diced
Potato Onion
Plant
Known for its soft texture, the potato onion is a great meal for dragons with toothaches.
55
5
,
Daffodil
Plant
Boil it, mash it, maybe stick it in a stew. (Special thanks to Falwater.)
65
7
bulbs,
Sweet Potato Vine
Plant
The roots of this plant produce a hearty bulb that provides starch to a diet. The leaves are good too!
37
4
or similar and stew for a bit more until they soften. Popular seasonings are
Salt
Minerals & Ores
Never put salt in your eyes.
15
,
Blacktongue Pepper
Plant
Consumed for its seeds -which exhibit the highest level of pungency in Sornieth- this pepper is harvested at midnight for the best batch.
41
4
,
Siltvine
Plant
The ground stems of the siltvine can be used as the last important reagent to activate a bubbling poison, or sprinkled on foods to bring out their flavor. Risk or reward?
37
4
... but again, use what you have and what compliments the mix you have going at the time. Don´t be afraid to experiment with the Green. The bulbs can be roasted and served on the side instead of going inside the stew as well.
@ribbonz
this is really cool owo
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