Title: Sidecar and Sympathy Author: rhi /gryphonrhi on AO3 Prompt: Betty Ross walks into a bar and meets... Scooter (The Muppets) Fandoms: MCU, The Muppet Show Word count: 1,923 Rating: Gen Contents: No warnings needed Summary: Dealing with Thaddeus 'Thunderbutt' Ross would put anyone in a mood. What Betty didn't understand was why the person coming in the door looked like his morning had been just as bad.
Title: Beyond the Last Dance
Author: Meri
Fandom: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: The Original Series
Genre: Drama, Family, First Time, Future Fic / Post-Canon, Romance, Slash
Relationship(s): Leonard McCoy/ Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk/Spock
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: *No Mandatory Warnings Apply, Canon level-violence, Attempted kidnapping of adults and children, Discussions of child trafficking but no explicit violence against anyone.
Word Count: 78,000
Summary: Dr. McCoy and Captain Pike spent one extraordinary night together. The following day, McCoy saved Pike's life after a baffle plate ruptured during a cadet inspection tour. After that, neither can forget the night they spent together. Eighteen months later, Admiral Pike boards the Enterprise for a diplomatic mission to Xahea to help secure the planet's entry into the Federation. When Pike and McCoy meet again, their response to each other surprises them both (and everyone else as well).
Title: Beyond the Last Dance
Author: Meri
Fandom: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: The Original Series
Genre: Drama, Family, First Time, Future Fic / Post-Canon, Romance, Slash
Relationship(s): Leonard McCoy/ Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk/Spock
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: *No Mandatory Warnings Apply, Canon level-violence, Attempted kidnapping of adults and children, Discussions of child trafficking but no explicit violence against anyone.
Word Count: 78,000
Summary: Dr. McCoy and Captain Pike spent one extraordinary night together. The following day, McCoy saved Pike's life after a baffle plate ruptured during a cadet inspection tour. After that, neither can forget the night they spent together. Eighteen months later, Admiral Pike boards the Enterprise for a diplomatic mission to Xahea to help secure the planet's entry into the Federation. When Pike and McCoy meet again, their response to each other surprises them both (and everyone else as well).
Title: Beyond the Last Dance
Author: Meri
Fandom: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: The Original Series
Genre: Drama, Family, First Time, Future Fic / Post-Canon, Romance, Slash
Relationship(s): Leonard McCoy/ Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk/Spock
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: *No Mandatory Warnings Apply, Canon level-violence, Attempted kidnapping of adults and children, Discussions of child trafficking but no explicit violence against anyone.
Word Count: 78,000
Summary: Dr. McCoy and Captain Pike spent one extraordinary night together. The following day, McCoy saved Pike's life after a baffle plate ruptured during a cadet inspection tour. After that, neither can forget the night they spent together. Eighteen months later, Admiral Pike boards the Enterprise for a diplomatic mission to Xahea to help secure the planet's entry into the Federation. When Pike and McCoy meet again, their response to each other surprises them both (and everyone else as well).
The one with the racetracks, and the titular parade.
It took me way too long to get into this because I was too busy going Tran? Bautista?? Florin??? Brittany???? every time a supporting character popped up without an adequate reminder of who they were (like, here I am picturing Florin with the head of a crocodile and nothing the book said either proved or disproved it; imagine reading anything else like that, like, yeah, iirc, Hamlet is a hammerhead shark with robotic legs)(ilu Jamal) but once I stopped caring about that, I had a lot of fun. Just as propulsive as the other books. With a couple of those sneaky big feels that occasionally ambush Carl. And a clever resolution to the eleventh floor.
Contains some actual animal harm, like to actual animals. Plus the usual gore, violence, and conspicuous adherence to a gender binary, including, at one point, the phrase "female boots," like wtf, Dinniman, fucking slap that phrase into Google and put your eyeballs on some ladies footwear and fucking describe it. But even worse is that I think they were probably motorcycle boots and did not need to be gendered at all. Which could be said of a lot of things in this series.
Taste: The brown sugar in the cookie crust adds a subtle caramel note that helps the strawberries to shine!
Texture: Thick with slightly crisp edges and a soft, jammy strawberry center.
Ease: No finicky pie dough, no rolling, no chilling, no special equipment!
Why you’ll love this recipe: These will vanish at any summer BBQ, potluck, or get together!
These Strawberry Cobbler Bars combine the best parts of a cobbler, crumble, and buttery shortbread bar into one easy summer dessert.
Fresh strawberries bake into a jammy and delightfully pink filling between layers of a brown sugar shortbread dough. The result is a thick, buttery bar with crisp edges, bright flavor, and a gorgeous glaze on top.
Bonus: You can also use frozen strawberries!
I highly recommend serving these with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Recipe Key Ingredients
Brown Sugar: Most shortbread dough recipes include only granulated sugar. The brown sugar in this dough helps to create a slightly caramelized flavor that complements the strawberries so beautifully. You can use light or dark brown sugar.
Strawberries: Make sure to wash, dry, and trim the green tops off the strawberries before using. You can also use 16 oz (400g) frozen strawberries in place of fresh, but don’t thaw first. Bake time should be about the same.
Flour + Cornstarch: These two ingredients act as thickeners for the strawberry filling, so don’t skip them!
Heavy Cream: I prefer cream for the glaze for extra thickness, but feel free to use any kind of milk you have on hand. You may just need to add a little less.
How to Make Strawberry Cobbler Bars (Step by Step)
1
Prepare dough. Combine dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add vanilla then dry ingredients until combined.
2
Press dough. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang. Transfer 2/3 of the dough to the pan into an even layer.
3
Bake. For just 20 minutes to partially bake the bottom layer so it doesn’t become soggy later.
4
Let cool 5 minutes. This will allow the center to dip slightly, making room for the filling.
5
Fill with strawberries. Combine them with sugar, flour, and cornstarch then add in a single layer.
6
Crumble dough. Take the remaining 1/3 dough and crumble it all over the top.
5
Final bake. Return to oven to 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown with bubbling strawberries.
6
Cool, ice, and serve. Cool completely before drizzling with vanilla icing. Cut into squares and serve.
Tessa’s Tips
If using frozen strawberries, do not thaw first.
Use a light-colored metal baking pan for quick & even baking. If using glass, drop the temperature to 325°F and add anywhere from 5-15 minutes to the baking time.
Allow the bars to cool completely before icing and slicing for a bakery-quality appearance.
Storage & Make ahead
Storage: Store in an airtight container at a cool temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing: These are best served fresh, but you can freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving. The glaze and strawberries won’t look quite as pretty after freezing, but they’ll still taste great.
3sticks (339 grams) unsalted butter,at cool room temperature
3/4cup(150 grams) granulated sugar
1/4cup+ 2 tablespoons (75g) brown sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
For the filling:
1pint(16 oz / 400 grams) strawberries,trimmed and cut into quarters*
1tablespoongranulated sugar
1tablespoonall-purpose flour
1teaspooncornstarch
For the glaze:
3/4cup(95 grams) powdered sugar,sifted
3tablespoonsheavy cream or milk
1/4teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a light-colored metal 8×8-inch baking pan** with parchment paper leaving an overhang.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl. Add the vanilla and beat until combined, scraping the bowl down as needed.
On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter. Mix until the flour is fully incorporated and a dough forms.
Transfer two-thirds of the dough (about 625g) to the prepared baking pan. Using your hands, spread the dough out into an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes (dough will not be fully baked yet).
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, flour, and cornstarch together.
Pour strawberry mixture over the slightly baked dough. Crumble the remaining one-third dough over the top.
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown and strawberries are bubbling.
Remove from oven and set on a wire rack until completely cool to the touch, about 1 hour.
Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Using a pastry bag or spoon, drizzle glaze over the top of the strawberry bars, and let set for 10 minutes.
Cut into 9 large squares, or 16 small squares, and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to three days.
Notes
*Frozen strawberries can be used in place of fresh. Use 16 oz (400 grams) frozen strawberries, cut into quarters. Do not thaw before using, bake time will stay about the same.**Use a light-colored metal baking pan for quick & even baking. If using glass, drop the temperature to 325°F and add anywhere from 5-15 minutes to the baking time.
Title: Foresight
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Hobbit/Harry Potter
Genre: Adventure, Crossover, Mpreg, Potential Cabbage Patch Babies, Alternate Universe, Dimensional Travel
Relationships: Ragnok Windrider/Lenore Feyborn
Summary: Lenore Feyborn is uniquely gifted with foresight, and her visions have led her husband to make a choice for his clan that precious few on Earth will ever understand. She knew the moment she’d set eyes on Harry Potter that the boy would be both a savior and a harbinger of death. Some things are a matter of fate, and she’d know that better than most.
Title: Common As Fuck
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Crime Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Relationship(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Major Character Death, Violence-Graphic, Dark Themes, Minor & OC Character Deaths, , Murder, Character Bashing, Illness, Poisonings, Virus
Word Count: 128,616
Summary: John is fighting to keep Atlantis and the Expedition alive, but fighting with Weir about every single decision has led him to work behind her back to make sure they come out on top. When John's cold turns out not to be so common, his friends rally around him to make sure he's not left on ice.
Title: Common As Fuck
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Crime Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Relationship(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Major Character Death, Violence-Graphic, Dark Themes, Minor & OC Character Deaths, , Murder, Character Bashing, Illness, Poisonings, Virus
Word Count: 128,616
Summary: John is fighting to keep Atlantis and the Expedition alive, but fighting with Weir about every single decision has led him to work behind her back to make sure they come out on top. When John's cold turns out not to be so common, his friends rally around him to make sure he's not left on ice.
Title: Common As Fuck
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Crime Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Relationship(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Major Character Death, Violence-Graphic, Dark Themes, Minor & OC Character Deaths, , Murder, Character Bashing, Illness, Poisonings, Virus
Word Count: 128,616
Summary: John is fighting to keep Atlantis and the Expedition alive, but fighting with Weir about every single decision has led him to work behind her back to make sure they come out on top. When John's cold turns out not to be so common, his friends rally around him to make sure he's not left on ice.
Title: Common As Fuck
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Crime Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Relationship(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Major Character Death, Violence-Graphic, Dark Themes, Minor & OC Character Deaths, , Murder, Character Bashing, Illness, Poisonings, Virus
Word Count: 128,616
Summary: John is fighting to keep Atlantis and the Expedition alive, but fighting with Weir about every single decision has led him to work behind her back to make sure they come out on top. When John's cold turns out not to be so common, his friends rally around him to make sure he's not left on ice.
Title: Common As Fuck
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Crime Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Relationship(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Content Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Major Character Death, Violence-Graphic, Dark Themes, Minor & OC Character Deaths, , Murder, Character Bashing, Illness, Poisonings, Virus
Word Count: 128,616
Summary: John is fighting to keep Atlantis and the Expedition alive, but fighting with Weir about every single decision has led him to work behind her back to make sure they come out on top. When John's cold turns out not to be so common, his friends rally around him to make sure he's not left on ice.
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