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Mini Nuts tart

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This delectable tiny caramel nut tart with a flaky pastry crust and it is packed with crunchy whole almonds, almond strips, sunflower, pumpkin, white melon, and black sesame seeds. Just think about how amazing and delicious the caramel sauce keeps these nut tarts together. It's easy to make but tastes far better than it looks. What a fantastic way to enjoy nuts! Additionally, giving it as a present is considerate. The technique is easy and basic. The nuts taste amazing! Think about an appetizer where the crunchy mixed nuts and creamy homemade caramel are combined, and the pastry crust's crispness melts into your mouth. When making this little nut tart, the crusts are crucial. Sure, store-bought crusts are available, but believe me when I say that, even though we usually just think of them as a shell for a filling, we also need to think about how the filling will taste and feel in them. I've been using a 9-inch tart pan for years to make shortbread crust for key lime p...

Braised Chicken Thighs with Mixed Pickled with Ginger

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There is always a jar of pickled mixed ginger sitting quietly in my refrigerator. I made it a while ago and often use it whenever I need a quick flavor booster for my cooking. Besides serving it as a condiment, the sweet and tangy pickled ginger works wonderfully in braised dishes, especially with chicken.   This mixed pickled ginger is made with rice vinegar and cane sugar. It has a sweet and sour, crunchy flavor, making it an appetizer, and a staple dish in many households. The addition of shallots, red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, turnips, white gourds, papayas, and young ginger further enhances its flavor. If you enjoy sweet and sour dishes, this is a really good choice . Instead of using a whole chicken as I did in the past, this time I chose chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are one of my favorite cuts because they stay juicy and tender even after simmering. They also absorb flavors exceptionally well, making them perfect for this simple home-style braised dish. The co...