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“A Recipe for Disaster” by Caty Lewis

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Recipe for Disaster Magazinepreviously Recipe for Disaster BlogVolume 1 (with any luck Volume Last)January 24, 2724HOW TO DESTROY THE WORLDBy AnonymousHave you ever wished to see the world burn? Then this article is for you! Inside is a recipe that brings about the end of the world, 94% GUARANTEED success rate! You will be perfectly satisfied with the outcome of this one-of-a-kind recipe!If you do not seek to destroy the world please stop reading this and reflect on your life. Important to note before continuing; going to therapy can lower t...

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“Cheese Souffle ” by Charlotte Rushforth

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Marcie pulled a cheese grater out of the bottom drawer, and set it atop the counter, on a chopping board. She turned, opening the fridge, and pulled out a hunk of gruyere, a block of sharp cheddar, and a wedge of specially selected parmesan - she didn’t skrimp at the supermarket with the grana padano this time. No, this dish deserved the expensive ingredients. On her kitchen scales she weighed out 75g of unsalted butter, then set it aside in a dish to soften, putting the rest back in the fridge. She got to grating, humming as she did, ...

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“Chester’s Recipe for Quick Cash” by Andrew Darrah

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Ingredients: Five Star National Bank1 bank robber5 witnesses1 flashback1 twist1 coffee shop (with very strict bathroom rules)2 police officers Instructions: Preheat to Sunday at 10:37 PM Okay, this is it. For all the marbles. I get this… well, my plans can change. I won’t need to do… it. But if I lose? Yeah… I’ll need to do it then. He clicks. Holds his breath. Closes his eyes just for a millisecond. Says a prayer to any deity that will listen. And he waits. It’s only a second, and the results come in. And the results are disastrous. W...

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“All-Spites Cake” by Connie Lindgreen

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Hi, everyone! Welcome to my cooking channel! I’m really thrilled to share with you today a recipe from my latest best-selling cookbook. The Intolerant Cook: A Worldwide Guide to Bad Taste is available wherever fine books are sold. Today, we’re going to make All-Spites Cake. Also called Eternity Cake, this recipe has won praises and prizes in hundreds of contests. It’s easy to make and deserves a place on your table. I can guarantee that everyone will adore it, even babies and picky eaters. Those with allergies can breathe a sigh of...

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“Lobscouse” by Terry Silk

Submitted to Contest #270

‘Two pounds of corned beef and smoked ham each, stick’em in a pot with a bay leaf and cover it all with water.’ He’d never wanted to be a cook. He’d joined the Royal Navy in the hopes of making his father proud, his mother happy, his brother inspired. He’d enlisted as soon as he’d passed for a sixteen year old and set off as a seaman on an old, rickety cow of a merchant ship.He’d felt mighty proud of himself. By the time he’d made it back to the port town he’d once called home, two years had passed. ‘Simmer the pot for a litt...

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“Brandy Cinnamon Bread Pudding” by Chris Cosner

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When my lips first touched the love of my life, the world vanished. I felt only tender warm pressure and tasted a rich multidimensional sweetness. My teeth tentatively pierced a texture like no other, that resisted but gave way only to rush at me with renewed passion. I owe so much to the pretentious guy who bought dinner that night and suggested we deconstruct the dessert menu, but I've forgotten his name. I'm sure I went home with him, or he with me. How could we not after that encounter? My coup de foudre, however, was not a cute dud...

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“The Recipe of Life” by Anna Nistler

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Smoke rose above the trees from a little cottage. The sign on the door said ‘Keep out! Life making in progress’. Storks flew there and back, at least once a week. Everyone thought the little stout woman who lived there was just a crazy woman. Inside, you probably wouldn’t think differently. The little old lady would hum and mutter to herself while she poured glowing liquids into a cauldron with an air of certainty. She wasn't crazy, though. She worked for a secret organization that... never mind. You'll find out soon enough. Long stor...

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“Memory recipe #1: A Call” by Leah A

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A potentially dubiously perfect recipe for trying to figure out what it is that you forgotten yet againtwo cups of focusone cup of frenetic energy or motivationone tablespoon of “Christ please help me because I really really have work to do and I want to figure out what in the world’s going on so Holy Spirit please make my memory actually do its job for thank youtwo cups of pacinghalf a cup of checking in with Holy Spirit again on that whole memory businessfive cups of doing random things until something clicksExcept no, it didn’t click. Wha...

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“Death on the Menu” by Mark Snoad

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Mark’s 50-minute murders DEATH ON THE MENU With plentiful red herrings and several licks of spice INGREDIENTS 1 x local politician (I like to use a congressman)1 x sponsored Community Event in a local park (Independence Day is always fun)A dozen potential suspects6 possible murder scenarios500 attendees in fancy-dress costume and masksCatered finger-food and wineFireworks (optional) PREPARATION 1. Select a local politician. Be careful to pick one who is a rising star within their political party. They need to be ...

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“Mother's Last Supper” by Sherri Shields

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One afternoon, Mom called. “Sherri, I’m really craving the Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole you make.” “Of course, I’ll make it for you. Just tell me when,” I said. We set a day and time for mom and dad to come over for the meal. At the time, Mom was 72 years old and I was 48 years old. She had had a stroke at age 64 when I was living in Iowa. I r...

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“How to Make a Delicious Dish of Revenge” by Elain Sho-Avei

Submitted to Contest #270

How to Make a Delicious Dish of RevengeWritten by: A. A. Revenge is a dish that’s always been in my life—a comforting presence. Even as a kid, my mother told me stories about her high school years and the horrific things she’d do to those who wronged her. She told me that she slit the throat of the girl who stole her boyfriend. She torpedoed the life of a co-worker’s teenage daughter because that co-worker got the promotion. And there’s been worse. But, it is still important to me. So, I’m here teaching others how to make a sweet, ...

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“Gen's Recipe Book” by Sophia Par

Submitted to Contest #270

Blueberry Muffins to get what you want This recipe book will log my recipes, and how well they come out! Growing up a vegetarian, I always felt left out in discussions of my passion, but I have learned that cuisine is for everyone, and this book will one day be passed down to anyone who enjoys baking as much as I do. This recipe guarantees not only warm, delicious, and addictive bites, but also provides an aroma no one can resist. Each blueberry perfectly stained the golden muffin surrounding it with the perfect color, and the softest textu...

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“How to be a Yoga Teacher” by Julie Price

Submitted to Contest #270

This is a long recipe. Grab yourself some ceremonial grade cacao, a vegan bliss ball or four and find a comfortable seated postion. If at any time you start to tire, take child's pose, rest as long as you need. Return to your reading when your body tells you it is ready, all the while observing your thoughts, sensations and of course, your breath. Let's begin.Ingredients:A sizeable amount of money for your teacher training, more about this laterA lot of yoga pants, black and neutral tonesMicro tops with flowy bigger ones to layer your lookFr...

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“Taste Test” by Elle Hartford

Submitted to Contest #270

Hello, Reader! >AuthorElleHartford< is sharing a recipe with you. Log into the app to see the original recipe and >AuthorElleHartford<’s notes, along with a special message just for you! Aunt Agatha’s Surefire Recipe for Five-Alarm Stump-’Em Mystery Chill(i)The editor says: Always the favorite recipe in the annual Do it This Way And You’ll Never Be Wrong Literary Cookbook! If followed very carefully, this recipe is sure to impress. Too much stirring and the dish becomes boring; too many details or clues, and the rest of the...

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“For Immediate Relief of (Existential) Discomfort and Pain ” by Larisa Mendez

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For Immediate Relief of (Existential) Discomfort and Pain Excerpt from The Covens’ Guide to the Transition: When You’re in Middle Age and Your Worlds Are Colliding and A’flaming, Chapter 10, “Helpful Recipes To Keep You from Homicide When Your Ill or Dying Parents, Teenagers, and ‘Reply-all’ Co-workers Take You to the Brink of the Void” 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 cup of water2 whole lemons2 teaspoons of salt1 shot of tequila1 pillow (preferably quality down and at least full size)1 sketch or journal book1 dog (or a cat, or a...

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Write a story in the form of a recipe.

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✍️ 82 stories

“A Recipe for Disaster” by Caty Lewis

“Cheese Souffle ” by Charlotte Rushforth

“Chester’s Recipe for Quick Cash” by Andrew Darrah

“All-Spites Cake” by Connie Lindgreen

“Lobscouse” by Terry Silk

“Brandy Cinnamon Bread Pudding” by Chris Cosner

“The Recipe of Life” by Anna Nistler

“Memory recipe #1: A Call” by Leah A

“Death on the Menu” by Mark Snoad

“Mother's Last Supper” by Sherri Shields

“How to Make a Delicious Dish of Revenge” by Elain Sho-Avei

“Gen's Recipe Book” by Sophia Par

“How to be a Yoga Teacher” by Julie Price

“Taste Test” by Elle Hartford

“For Immediate Relief of (Existential) Discomfort and Pain ” by Larisa Mendez

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Start or end your story with two people discussing an important matter over a meal.

Write a story inspired by the saying “Revenge is a dish best served cold.”

Set your story in a kitchen, either early in the day or late at night.

Write a story about someone searching for a missing ingredient, literally or metaphorically.

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