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I am only an amateur cook but when even I can tell that these times are off that is very telling- thank you for your verification!

PS I did I not follow the directions on the package ( seriously, 9 minutes on 1 side, 1 minute on the other?). More like 5 minutes & 4 minutes on the others and this seemed to work. Please pray for my hips...

Oh, thank you J-sus, the result was crisply & crunchy and held up to the Siracha sauce- G-d forgive my hips...I think I've finally found a winner!

Well, that lasted all of 5 minutes before I started preheating...will let you know.

Then in there is truly no hope- I'm trying to stave off the cravings but as long as they're not too rubbery, they have to be an improvement on the so-called steamed mussels. By the way, I will be using my Cuisinart convection toaster oven so we'll see if that makes a difference. Have siracha will travel!

@ blue-dolphin I almost wept when I read your post-calamari happens to be one of my favorite foods. ...so, I've just returned from TJ's with said item and a new bottle of Siracha in hand. Darn it, I hate when I put on my holiday 20 before Thanksgiving...sigh

Can you freeze them?

I have spread the tops with jalapeño jam and taken them to office meetings along with good crackers or baguettes.

Have clafoutis been mentioned?

I absolutely love Doris Greenspan but I tend to land on the savory rather than the sweet side of things. However, am looking forward to reading everyone's exploration of this book!

...just want to say that I am more than willing to provide a home for wandering books at shipping cost- especially judiacca and baking!

In one word- YUCH- I am not to the point that having others pick my menu and ingredients appeals to me- good luck to you all.

@IndyRob. You're absolutely right- fiduciary responsibility is the key phrase. They should have a field day in court, what with poaching employees, product, and tv station involvement. There are 2 legal firms looking to build their summer properties out of this.

Welcome! I love Vietnamese food and am looking forward to reading your posts!

If you have school age kids, I'm sure the schools would appreciate some homemade goodies for the break room. Barring that, there are homeless shelters, food pantries and first responders.