Dirty Monkeys

A hodgepodge of things. Recipes, reviews, random thoughts, and whatever else lands here. No algorithm, no niche, no apologies.

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Recipe Dec 22, 2025

Candied Carrots

A quick side dish. Sweet, buttery, done in under an hour. Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons butter, diced ¼ cup packed brown sugar Pinch of…

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Recipe Dec 22, 2025

Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic. No tricks, no weird additions. Just cookies. Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…

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Recipe Dec 22, 2025

Meatloaf

Time: About 1.5 hours Classic meatloaf with cheese and carrots mixed in. The glaze is the move. Ingredients 2 eggs ⅔ cup milk 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground black…

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Recipe Dec 21, 2025

Sourdough Pretzels

Time: About a day (most of it waiting) These are the real deal. Chewy, golden, with that distinct sourdough tang. Worth the wait. For the Starter 12 hours before mixing,…

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