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[ChiliPepper]

@RespectLife 

Your zuchinni "pizzas" sound delish!

I love zuchinni so I know I would like them - sound easy too!

I did some in the air fryer the other day with the zuchinni slices, homemade fiesta/taco seasoning & pepperjack cheese.

YUM!!!

[RespectLife]

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

@RespectLife 

Your zuchinni "pizzas" sound delish!

I love zuchinni so I know I would like them - sound easy too!

I did some in the air fryer the other day with the zuchinni slices, homemade fiesta/taco seasoning & pepperjack cheese.

YUM!!!

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@ChiliPepper 

That's a great idea too!

Do you remember how long and what temp in the AF?

[ChiliPepper]

@RespectLife 

The default on my AF is 370* so that is what I use unless I am following a specific recipe.

I did mine for about 5 minutes but I like my veggies "firm done" (like you), not soft. 

If someone likes their veggies "soft done", it would prob be more like 8 - 10 minutes.

I guess it would vary with how thick you make the slices.

I turn after 2 - 3 minutes & then add the cheese so it doesn't all melt away.

[RespectLife]

Thanks @ChiliPepper 

My AF is adjustable and goes to 400, but I always dial a little less.

5 mins would probably be perfect for me!

My TO is preset only for AF at 400 and I find that too hot for some items.

I'm also thinking I could sub salsa for the pizza sauce and go Mexican flavored cheese....just for something different.

Thanks!!

[ChiliPepper]

@RespectLife 

Ya, my AF is adjustable too, but the default is 370* so I often just leave it at that when I am "winging" a dish.

Salsa is a GREAT idea! I use it for many things - it has all the good stuff already in it!!! Super as a sub for ketchup on burgers, meatloaf etc. 

[ChiliPepper]

[ChiliPepper]

Mudslide Affogato

Prep time:  3 mins

Serves: 1

A grown-up coffee cocktail dessert

Ingredients

• 1 – Ounce fresh poured shot of espresso
• ½ tablespoon vodka
• ½ tablespoon coffee liqueur
• ½ tablespoon Irish cream
• 1 scoop Häagen-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream
• ½ teaspoon chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Mix the espresso, vodka, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur together.
2. Pour the “spiked” espresso over the ice cream.
3. Finish the cocktail dessert off with the chocolate shavings.
4. Serve immediately.

[ChiliPepper]

Easy No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream

This rich and ultra creamy Coffee Ice Cream is perfect for coffee lovers. This ice cream has a bold coffee flavor balanced with just the right amount of sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Servings10 ½ cup servings (approximate)

Ingredients

• 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, espresso powder, and vanilla. Add half the whipped cream and fold until combined. Add the remaining whipped cream and fold until combined.
• Scoop* the ice cream mixture into a freezer safe container (I use a loaf pan) and smooth the top. Tightly cover and freeze until frozen, at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.

Notes

*Before freezing the ice cream base you can stir in ¾ cup toffee bits, roasted nuts, or mini chocolate chips.

And/or swirl in ¼ cup chocolate sauce. Dollop the chocolate sauce throughout the ice cream base and use the tip of a sharp knife to swirl it around. I use a thicker "hot fudge" ice cream topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 219mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg

[tiny 2]

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@RespectLife wrote:

@tiny 2 

So good to hear from you dear friend!

Glad you are doing okay and hope that wrist heals properly for you!

Wow, that is a lot for a montly storage, I don't blame you for ending that!!

I would love to go to Colonial Williamsburg again some day!  Mom took us as a kid, and to be honest, I didn't appreciate it!  LOL

I bet it is fantastic during the holidays!  Keep us posted!!

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Hi @RespectLife,

I have been to Colonial Williamsburg but never to see the Christmas decorations. They start fairly early.

 I personally think the over charging is going to backfire .

It seems that companies are charging more and more.

I have a friend here that tried to book a weekend in the mountains 2 nights @ $236 per night and when they sent the invoice they had included a cleaning fee of $459.00 for 2 NIGHTS. I saw the invoice. She said no and I said you can stay at my place if you are careful not to get eaten by the bears and do not feed the bears, do not shoot the bears. LOL I sent her some pictures of the activity we are having this year so they are excited to go for their weekend and I will go up right after. I have never heard of a

$459 cleaning fee for a weekend stay.  She posted a photo of the invoice on next door for all of Raleigh to see so I bet they do not get their usual crowd this year.

[RespectLife]

Good gravy @tiny 2 

That is nuts!  I don't get around much but never heard of a cleaning fee....esp one that high!

I can clean it myself!   LOL  Prob not an option!!

Was that one of those Air B&B I hear of?  Not a hotel I hope!!