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In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.
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______,To a medium saucepan, add sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently so sugar doesn't burn. Once boiling and sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add the cleaned mint leaves. Let sit and steep at room temperature until cool. Strain the mint and pour into an empty bottle or container with a spout. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.,To assemble the julep:,Fill a small glass or julep cup with crushed ice to the rim. Over ice, pour 1 oz. of mint simple syrup, then 2 oz. bourbon. Stir with a spoon and add one to two mint spears. Snip a straw to fit the glass, short enough to get a good whiff of the mint while you sip. Allow glass to frost and ice to melt a bit, then enjoy!,Feel free to adjust bourbon and syrup to your taste.
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Simple syrup:

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______,Mix rest of vegetables; cook 5 minutes.,Mix the rest of the ingredients.,Cover; refrigerate.
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Cook carrots 10 minutes; drain.

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Melt 1/2lb butter and 4 squares of chocolate over medium heat.,Add 2C sugar and stir until dissolved.,One at a time, beat in 4 eggs.,Add 2tsp of vanilla and 1 1/2C flour.,Bake in 13x19" pan (greased) at 325*F for 25-30min. Cool.,Frosting:,Mix to a spreadable consistency: 4C confectioner's sugar, 1C butter (1/2lb), 2tsp vanilla extract and about 2tbsp of milk. Add food coloring if desired.,Top layer:,Melt 4 squares chocolate, 4tbsp butter (1/2 stick), 4tbsp sugar together. Pour over brownies.,Refrigerate to harden chocolate.,______
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Warm to room temp before cutting.