Azalea Moonvine
Shield of the Moon,
Saddle of the cavalier,
Moon Strike, Short Bow +1,
Staff of Birdcalls,
Thenturian Circlet (Circlet of Blasting) ,
Torag’s Hammer,
Ward of the Martyr,
Bloodwell Vial +1,
Bag of Beans,
Horn of Silent Alarm,
Chime of Opening,
Serpent's Fang,
Serpent Scale Armor,
Lantern of Revealing,
Moon-Touched Shortsword,
Wand of Fireballs,
Ring Of Spell Storing,
Silver Pan Flute (Instrument of Illusions) ,
Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection),
Gem of Seeing
Log Entries
| Date Played | Adventure Title | Session | Levels | GP | Downtime | Magic Items | ||
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| 2024-12-25 09:19 | Reworkt Starting Log and Rest Changes for 2024 Rules Catching up | 1 | 28 | -5 | Show | |||
Azalea MoonvineSize: 2 ft. - 2,5 ft (Small) Costomizing your Origin: Choose a Class: Sorcerer Choose a Background: Chaosfairy (Feylost) Starting Equipment Reworkt Log https://www.adventurersleaguelog.com/users/36450/characters/88932/character_log_entries/884964 |
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| 2024-12-25 17:19 | Purchase Log | 154.5 | Show Purchase | |||||
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| 2024-12-25 20:59 | WBW-DC-PHP-POLAR-01 | 1 | 900 | 10 | Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection) | Show | ||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Kythorn 14, dales reckoning 1084 Her Spirit was lost, and I have tried many spells. I have hired the strongest clerics near the coast. Now I have had to resort to more unorthodox methods in my experimentation. The last experiment ended in complete failure, every one of my test subjects ended up with their bones broken and their souls irreparable. East: To find her name, turn back the clock seven hours Time to test your wits Time has moved forward Speak it and perhaps the door will open Wildmagic Effect: an eye appears on your forehead, granting you Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks Loot: 900gp Story Award: Cold Sweat Story Award: Caught Ilfyr’s Eye Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection) Roughly marble sized, Ioun Stones are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy revered on some worlds. Many types of Ioun Stones exist, each type a distinct combination of shape and color. When you take a Magic action to toss an Ioun Stone into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet, conferring its benefit to you while doing so. You can have up to three Ioun Stones orbiting your head at the same time. Each Ioun Stone orbiting your head is considered to be an object you are wearing. The orbiting stone avoids contact with other creatures and objects, adjusting its orbit to avoid collisions and thwarting all attempts by other creatures to attack or snatch it. As a Utilize action, you can seize and stow any number of Ioun Stones orbiting your head. If your Attunement to an Ioun Stone ends while it’s orbiting your head, the stone falls as though you had dropped it. The type of stone determines its rarity and effects. Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class while this dusty-rose prism orbits your head. In addition, this stone has the Temperate minor property: You are unharmed by temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Ermyar’s Contract (Spell Scroll of Simulacrum) |
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| 2025-01-25 19:59 | DDAL09-05 Faces of Fortune | 1 | 146 | 10 | Gem of Seeing | Show | ||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Verrückter Old Joe Infernaler Hühnerzüchter, nichts fällt auf das ihn als Verräter marken würde. Loot: 714gp Gem of Seeing This gem has 3 charges. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 charge. For the next 10 minutes, you have Truesight out to 120 feet when you peer through the gem. The gem regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Gibt 550gp für Greater Restoration um Curses zu removen. |
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| 2025-08-23 21:51 | HFStCM Heroes' Feast: Saving the Children's Menu | 1 | 905 | 10 | Show | |||
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Teilnehmer: Info: List of Ingridience: Benedict Holrow moved to Waterdeep and has become a controversial politician due to his stance that the Lords of Waterdeep should be unmasked. He claims it is a citizen's right to elect and identify their lawmakers. Christine Holrow travels the Sword Coast, performing as a singer-songwriter. She seldom lingers in one place for long. A fan group called Chrissy's Clan travels from town to town hoping to cross her path and bask in her music, which is said to soothe all troubles. Dabney Holrow became an apothecary up north. He sells potions and tinctures and recently cured a prominent member of the Council of Sparkling Stones in Mirabar of an unidentifiable disease. Loot: 905gp Charm of the Stumblnoodle Rezepte: Barovian Garlic Bread MAKES 12 KNOTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons pressed or grated garlic 1½ teaspoons water Kosher salt All-purpose flour for dusting 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature With a rack in the upper-middle position, preheat the oven to 475°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, place a wire rack on the baking sheet, and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter; add the garlic and water; and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is pale gold and very fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir to melt. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture rest to infuse with the garlic flavor, about 10 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small, microwave-safe bowl and strain the garlic butter, pressing on the solids to squeeze out as much butter as possible. Stir ½ teaspoon salt into the butter and set aside. Generously dust a work surface with flour. Put the pizza dough on the surface and shape into a 12-inch log. Using a bench knife, cut the log crosswise into quarters and then cut each quarter into thirds. Roll each of the twelve dough pieces into an 8- to 9-inch rope and tie each rope into a simple knot. Tuck the ends underneath the knot. Place the knots, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared rack. Bake the knots until they are just set, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with half the garlic butter. Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees from its original position, return to the oven, and continue baking until the knots are lightly browned on the top, about 7 minutes longer. (Meanwhile, if the remaining garlic butter has hardened, microwave it for about 15 seconds at partial power to melt.) Remove the knots from the oven and immediately brush them with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt, let cool for 5 minutes, and then serve warm. Kagar´s Special: Kender Stumblenoodles 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (see Cook's Note) 12 ounces fusilli or rotini 1½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (see Cook's Note) 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs It's best to grate your own cheese for this, as opposed to using pre-grated, which can be a touch grainy when melted because it includes additives to prevent clumping. In this recipe, there's a lot of liquid and a lot of vigorous whisking, so choose a large, deep pot that can help contain the inevitable splashes. With a rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375°F. Smear a shallow 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the butter, set it on a baking sheet, and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in another large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne and cook, scraping the bottom of the pot, for 1 minute. Whisking constantly (and taking care to reach into the corners of the pot), gradually add the milk. Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, whisking the liquid and scraping the bottom of the pan often. Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and whisking until the sauce is thickened to the consistency of half-and-half, about 8 minutes longer. Remove the pot from the heat; add the mustard, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; and whisk vigorously to melt and incorporate the cream cheese. Whisking constantly but gently, add the Cheddar, about 1 cup at a time, taking care to fully melt and incorporate each addition before adding the next. The sauce should be smooth and uniform. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the fusilli to the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, according to the package directions until about 2 minutes short of al dente (there should be some resistance to the tooth). Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and stir to coat thoroughly. Let the mixture cool briefly, add the Gruyère, and stir to incorporate. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. In a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave oven, or in a small pot over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the panko and ¼ teaspoon salt, season with pepper, and toss to coat the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the panko evenly over the pasta. Bake the pasta until heated through, the surface is browned, and the edges are bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Let rest briefly, 8 to 10 minutes, before serving. |
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| Date Played | Adventure Title | Tier | Session | ACP | TCP ▼ | Downtime | Renown | |
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| 2024-12-25 09:19 | Reworkt Starting Log and Rest Changes for 2024 Rules Catching up | -5 | Show | |||||
Azalea MoonvineSize: 2 ft. - 2,5 ft (Small) Costomizing your Origin: Choose a Class: Sorcerer Choose a Background: Chaosfairy (Feylost) Starting Equipment Reworkt Log https://www.adventurersleaguelog.com/users/36450/characters/88932/character_log_entries/884964 |
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| 2024-12-25 17:19 | Purchase Log | Show Purchase | ||||||
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| 2024-12-25 20:59 | WBW-DC-PHP-POLAR-01 | 1 | 10 | Show | ||||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Kythorn 14, dales reckoning 1084 Her Spirit was lost, and I have tried many spells. I have hired the strongest clerics near the coast. Now I have had to resort to more unorthodox methods in my experimentation. The last experiment ended in complete failure, every one of my test subjects ended up with their bones broken and their souls irreparable. East: To find her name, turn back the clock seven hours Time to test your wits Time has moved forward Speak it and perhaps the door will open Wildmagic Effect: an eye appears on your forehead, granting you Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks Loot: 900gp Story Award: Cold Sweat Story Award: Caught Ilfyr’s Eye Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection) Roughly marble sized, Ioun Stones are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy revered on some worlds. Many types of Ioun Stones exist, each type a distinct combination of shape and color. When you take a Magic action to toss an Ioun Stone into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet, conferring its benefit to you while doing so. You can have up to three Ioun Stones orbiting your head at the same time. Each Ioun Stone orbiting your head is considered to be an object you are wearing. The orbiting stone avoids contact with other creatures and objects, adjusting its orbit to avoid collisions and thwarting all attempts by other creatures to attack or snatch it. As a Utilize action, you can seize and stow any number of Ioun Stones orbiting your head. If your Attunement to an Ioun Stone ends while it’s orbiting your head, the stone falls as though you had dropped it. The type of stone determines its rarity and effects. Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class while this dusty-rose prism orbits your head. In addition, this stone has the Temperate minor property: You are unharmed by temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Ermyar’s Contract (Spell Scroll of Simulacrum) |
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| 2025-01-25 19:59 | DDAL09-05 Faces of Fortune | 1 | 10 | Show | ||||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Verrückter Old Joe Infernaler Hühnerzüchter, nichts fällt auf das ihn als Verräter marken würde. Loot: 714gp Gem of Seeing This gem has 3 charges. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 charge. For the next 10 minutes, you have Truesight out to 120 feet when you peer through the gem. The gem regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Gibt 550gp für Greater Restoration um Curses zu removen. |
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| 2025-08-23 21:51 | HFStCM Heroes' Feast: Saving the Children's Menu | 1 | 10 | Show | ||||
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Teilnehmer: Info: List of Ingridience: Benedict Holrow moved to Waterdeep and has become a controversial politician due to his stance that the Lords of Waterdeep should be unmasked. He claims it is a citizen's right to elect and identify their lawmakers. Christine Holrow travels the Sword Coast, performing as a singer-songwriter. She seldom lingers in one place for long. A fan group called Chrissy's Clan travels from town to town hoping to cross her path and bask in her music, which is said to soothe all troubles. Dabney Holrow became an apothecary up north. He sells potions and tinctures and recently cured a prominent member of the Council of Sparkling Stones in Mirabar of an unidentifiable disease. Loot: 905gp Charm of the Stumblnoodle Rezepte: Barovian Garlic Bread MAKES 12 KNOTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons pressed or grated garlic 1½ teaspoons water Kosher salt All-purpose flour for dusting 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature With a rack in the upper-middle position, preheat the oven to 475°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, place a wire rack on the baking sheet, and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter; add the garlic and water; and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is pale gold and very fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir to melt. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture rest to infuse with the garlic flavor, about 10 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small, microwave-safe bowl and strain the garlic butter, pressing on the solids to squeeze out as much butter as possible. Stir ½ teaspoon salt into the butter and set aside. Generously dust a work surface with flour. Put the pizza dough on the surface and shape into a 12-inch log. Using a bench knife, cut the log crosswise into quarters and then cut each quarter into thirds. Roll each of the twelve dough pieces into an 8- to 9-inch rope and tie each rope into a simple knot. Tuck the ends underneath the knot. Place the knots, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared rack. Bake the knots until they are just set, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with half the garlic butter. Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees from its original position, return to the oven, and continue baking until the knots are lightly browned on the top, about 7 minutes longer. (Meanwhile, if the remaining garlic butter has hardened, microwave it for about 15 seconds at partial power to melt.) Remove the knots from the oven and immediately brush them with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt, let cool for 5 minutes, and then serve warm. Kagar´s Special: Kender Stumblenoodles 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (see Cook's Note) 12 ounces fusilli or rotini 1½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (see Cook's Note) 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs It's best to grate your own cheese for this, as opposed to using pre-grated, which can be a touch grainy when melted because it includes additives to prevent clumping. In this recipe, there's a lot of liquid and a lot of vigorous whisking, so choose a large, deep pot that can help contain the inevitable splashes. With a rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375°F. Smear a shallow 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the butter, set it on a baking sheet, and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in another large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne and cook, scraping the bottom of the pot, for 1 minute. Whisking constantly (and taking care to reach into the corners of the pot), gradually add the milk. Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, whisking the liquid and scraping the bottom of the pan often. Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and whisking until the sauce is thickened to the consistency of half-and-half, about 8 minutes longer. Remove the pot from the heat; add the mustard, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; and whisk vigorously to melt and incorporate the cream cheese. Whisking constantly but gently, add the Cheddar, about 1 cup at a time, taking care to fully melt and incorporate each addition before adding the next. The sauce should be smooth and uniform. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the fusilli to the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, according to the package directions until about 2 minutes short of al dente (there should be some resistance to the tooth). Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and stir to coat thoroughly. Let the mixture cool briefly, add the Gruyère, and stir to incorporate. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. In a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave oven, or in a small pot over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the panko and ¼ teaspoon salt, season with pepper, and toss to coat the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the panko evenly over the pasta. Bake the pasta until heated through, the surface is browned, and the edges are bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Let rest briefly, 8 to 10 minutes, before serving. |
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| Date Played | Adventure Title | Session | XP | GP | Downtime | Renown | Magic Items | |
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| 2024-12-25 09:19 | Reworkt Starting Log and Rest Changes for 2024 Rules Catching up | 28 | -5 | Show | ||||
Azalea MoonvineSize: 2 ft. - 2,5 ft (Small) Costomizing your Origin: Choose a Class: Sorcerer Choose a Background: Chaosfairy (Feylost) Starting Equipment Reworkt Log https://www.adventurersleaguelog.com/users/36450/characters/88932/character_log_entries/884964 |
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| 2024-12-25 17:19 | Purchase Log | 154.5 | Show Purchase | |||||
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| 2024-12-25 20:59 | WBW-DC-PHP-POLAR-01 | 1 | 900 | 10 | Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection) | Show | ||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Kythorn 14, dales reckoning 1084 Her Spirit was lost, and I have tried many spells. I have hired the strongest clerics near the coast. Now I have had to resort to more unorthodox methods in my experimentation. The last experiment ended in complete failure, every one of my test subjects ended up with their bones broken and their souls irreparable. East: To find her name, turn back the clock seven hours Time to test your wits Time has moved forward Speak it and perhaps the door will open Wildmagic Effect: an eye appears on your forehead, granting you Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks Loot: 900gp Story Award: Cold Sweat Story Award: Caught Ilfyr’s Eye Shard of Snow Ice (Ioun Stone of Protection) Roughly marble sized, Ioun Stones are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy revered on some worlds. Many types of Ioun Stones exist, each type a distinct combination of shape and color. When you take a Magic action to toss an Ioun Stone into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet, conferring its benefit to you while doing so. You can have up to three Ioun Stones orbiting your head at the same time. Each Ioun Stone orbiting your head is considered to be an object you are wearing. The orbiting stone avoids contact with other creatures and objects, adjusting its orbit to avoid collisions and thwarting all attempts by other creatures to attack or snatch it. As a Utilize action, you can seize and stow any number of Ioun Stones orbiting your head. If your Attunement to an Ioun Stone ends while it’s orbiting your head, the stone falls as though you had dropped it. The type of stone determines its rarity and effects. Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class while this dusty-rose prism orbits your head. In addition, this stone has the Temperate minor property: You are unharmed by temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Ermyar’s Contract (Spell Scroll of Simulacrum) |
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| 2025-01-25 19:59 | DDAL09-05 Faces of Fortune | 1 | 146 | 10 | Gem of Seeing | Show | ||
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Teilnehmer: Info: Verrückter Old Joe Infernaler Hühnerzüchter, nichts fällt auf das ihn als Verräter marken würde. Loot: 714gp Gem of Seeing This gem has 3 charges. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 charge. For the next 10 minutes, you have Truesight out to 120 feet when you peer through the gem. The gem regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Gibt 550gp für Greater Restoration um Curses zu removen. |
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| 2025-08-23 21:51 | HFStCM Heroes' Feast: Saving the Children's Menu | 1 | 905 | 10 | Show | |||
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Teilnehmer: Info: List of Ingridience: Benedict Holrow moved to Waterdeep and has become a controversial politician due to his stance that the Lords of Waterdeep should be unmasked. He claims it is a citizen's right to elect and identify their lawmakers. Christine Holrow travels the Sword Coast, performing as a singer-songwriter. She seldom lingers in one place for long. A fan group called Chrissy's Clan travels from town to town hoping to cross her path and bask in her music, which is said to soothe all troubles. Dabney Holrow became an apothecary up north. He sells potions and tinctures and recently cured a prominent member of the Council of Sparkling Stones in Mirabar of an unidentifiable disease. Loot: 905gp Charm of the Stumblnoodle Rezepte: Barovian Garlic Bread MAKES 12 KNOTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons pressed or grated garlic 1½ teaspoons water Kosher salt All-purpose flour for dusting 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature With a rack in the upper-middle position, preheat the oven to 475°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, place a wire rack on the baking sheet, and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter; add the garlic and water; and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is pale gold and very fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir to melt. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture rest to infuse with the garlic flavor, about 10 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small, microwave-safe bowl and strain the garlic butter, pressing on the solids to squeeze out as much butter as possible. Stir ½ teaspoon salt into the butter and set aside. Generously dust a work surface with flour. Put the pizza dough on the surface and shape into a 12-inch log. Using a bench knife, cut the log crosswise into quarters and then cut each quarter into thirds. Roll each of the twelve dough pieces into an 8- to 9-inch rope and tie each rope into a simple knot. Tuck the ends underneath the knot. Place the knots, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared rack. Bake the knots until they are just set, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with half the garlic butter. Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees from its original position, return to the oven, and continue baking until the knots are lightly browned on the top, about 7 minutes longer. (Meanwhile, if the remaining garlic butter has hardened, microwave it for about 15 seconds at partial power to melt.) Remove the knots from the oven and immediately brush them with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt, let cool for 5 minutes, and then serve warm. Kagar´s Special: Kender Stumblenoodles 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (see Cook's Note) 12 ounces fusilli or rotini 1½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (see Cook's Note) 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs It's best to grate your own cheese for this, as opposed to using pre-grated, which can be a touch grainy when melted because it includes additives to prevent clumping. In this recipe, there's a lot of liquid and a lot of vigorous whisking, so choose a large, deep pot that can help contain the inevitable splashes. With a rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375°F. Smear a shallow 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the butter, set it on a baking sheet, and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in another large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne and cook, scraping the bottom of the pot, for 1 minute. Whisking constantly (and taking care to reach into the corners of the pot), gradually add the milk. Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, whisking the liquid and scraping the bottom of the pan often. Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and whisking until the sauce is thickened to the consistency of half-and-half, about 8 minutes longer. Remove the pot from the heat; add the mustard, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; and whisk vigorously to melt and incorporate the cream cheese. Whisking constantly but gently, add the Cheddar, about 1 cup at a time, taking care to fully melt and incorporate each addition before adding the next. The sauce should be smooth and uniform. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the fusilli to the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, according to the package directions until about 2 minutes short of al dente (there should be some resistance to the tooth). Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and stir to coat thoroughly. Let the mixture cool briefly, add the Gruyère, and stir to incorporate. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. In a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave oven, or in a small pot over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the panko and ¼ teaspoon salt, season with pepper, and toss to coat the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the panko evenly over the pasta. Bake the pasta until heated through, the surface is browned, and the edges are bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Let rest briefly, 8 to 10 minutes, before serving. |
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