43 apricot using nut Recipes

muffin pans, a special metal baking pan , sometimes referred to as a muffin tin, with 6 or 12 cup-shaped depressions. most often this pan is made from aluminum., muffin cups are, standard muffin cup is about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and holds 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter., giant or texas-size muffin cup is about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and holds 5/8 cup batter., muffin cup is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and holds 1/8 cup or 2 tbsp batter., muffin-top cup is about 4 inches in diameter but are only 1/2 inch deep ., substituting a different size muffin cup, substitute another size muffin cup for original size listed in recipe. if substituting a larger size muffin cup the recipe will yield fewer muffins and if using smaller size muffin cup the recipe will yield more muffins. the bake time will be changed also. bake a larger muffin longer than the original time and smaller muffins a shorter time., tips on baking muffins, grease muffin cups by spraying each cup with no stick cooking spray or using a paper towel dipped in shortening to grease each cup., use paper liners in muffin cups for easy clean-up., if muffin cups are filled more than 3/4 full the muffins will have flat, flying saucer tops. if sufficient room is not allowed for muffins to expand before reaching the top of the cup the muffin will flatten on top., if some muffin cups will remain empty during baking , put 2 to 3 tbsp water in the unused muffin cups to keep the pan from warping., if baked muffins stick to the bottom of the muffin cup, place hot muffin pan on a wet towel for about two minutes., source : land o lakes, all about muffins, are you eating muffins or cupcakes, hot breads are always a hit and muffins are 1 of the easiest to make. they are more quickly and easily made than biscuits and no kneading, rolling or cutting is required. they can be a savory, last minute dinner muffin or a sweet delicious breakfast muffin. made using whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, bran, honey, fruits and nuts they can be very nutritious. but like the healthy granola craze which turned into candy bars, muffins also can quickly turn into cupcakes. eating cupcakes for breakfast is your choice, but don tsp tell yourself you are eating healthy breakfast muffins. a recent magazine article revealed some muffins available in new york delicatessens were claimed to be low fat, but actually contained up to 23 g of fat. that s more fat than two egg mcmuffins., what is the difference between muffins and cupcakes, some say cupcakes have frosting. a basic formula for muffins is 2 cups flour, 2-4 tbsp sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, shortening or butter, 1 cup milk. when the fat, sugar and egg ratio in a recipe reaches double or more than this, you have reached the cake level., other technical difference between muffins and cupcakes, method of cooking is different for muffins and cupcakes. the muffin method is by far the fastest and easiest. flour, sugar, baking powder and salt (all the dry ingredients) are mixed together. this is where the leavening can be uniformly dispersed into the flour. sugar is mixed with the flour to prevent the flour from lumping when combined with the wet ingredients., making and baking muffins, in a large bowl, oil (or melted butter) and egg are beaten together to form an emulsion to disperse the fat more uniformly. then the milk is stirred in. this much mixing can be done ahead and held. the two are combined just before baking., combine, cut and fold liquid into the dry ingredients. mix only to combine. batter will be lumpy but no pockets of dry ingredients should remain. the general rule is only 12 strokes., bake as soon as it s mixed. when filling cups, do not mix batter between scoops. excessive mixing causes loss of leavening., cake method for making muffins, sometimes muffins are made using the cake method , i.e. cream the fat and sugar, add eggs, add the dry ingredients and milk alternately. this is more time consuming but produces a lighter, more tender, cake-like muffin., perfect muffin, perfect muffin has a thin brown crust , a slightly rounded top with a pebbled appearance and a moist, even interior. there should be no peaks, no tunnels which are usually caused by excessive mixing and too much liquid (muffin batter should not be fluid)., more leavening is not better, just because a recipe is in print does not mean that it is in balance. a guide for leavening 2 cups of flour in a recipe is either 2 1/2 tsp double acting baking powder, or 4 tsp fast acting baking powder, or 1/2 tsp soda plus 1 cup buttermilk (for the acid) and 1 1/4 tsp baking powder. excess baking powder and soda taste bitter., here are a few tips for altering muffin recipes, substitute 2 egg whites for 1 egg in the recipe. if these are stiffly beaten and folded in at the end it will produce a lighter muffin with less fat., use non-fat milk instead of whole milk ., use salad oil in place of butter. in place of the fat in the recipe , use 1-fourth of the oil and replace the other three-fourths with fruit puree such as applesauce. jars of baby food fruits provide a quick choice of purees other than apple. adding non-gluten grain products (bran, germ, oatmeal, corn meal) for part of the flour makes a more tender muffin., create your own taste sensations, begin with the basic formula and change 1/2 cup of the flour to corn meal, bran, wheat germ, rye, oatmeal or leftover cooked cereal. add 1/2 to 1 cup chopped apple, dates, prunes, raisins, apricots, figs, blueberries, cranberries, cheese, nuts., make your favorite muffin mixes by measuring the dry ingredients twice (or more ) into two separate bowls. use 1 and package 1 with the list of wet ingredients to be added when mixing at a later date.

sugar, honey, butter, tootsie rolls, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, mincemeat (i used all in meatless ), flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground cardamom, ground black pepper, grated orange , zest of, mixed nuts (and or or seeds, i used almonds, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds), chopped dried figs, chopped dried apricots, salt, icing sugar , to dust

flour, sugar ( may be part white and part brown ), cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, wet, eggs, oil, vanilla, chopped green tomato ( with the liquid ), use the food processor, chopped apples, shredded zucchini, chopped green lettuce ( non bitter kind ), chopped nuts, golden raisins, nuts and 1/2 cup raisins, chopped other dried fruits such as dried apricots , cranberries etc

unsalted butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, all-purpose flour, icing sugar, salt, butter, melted, sugar (during the holidays, i use 1 of those coloured s), sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts (i like to use walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts), butter, melted, ground almonds, jam (i like to use apricot, peach, strawberry or raspberry), butter, at room temperature , combined with, chocolate chips, butter , at room temperature combined with, chopped dates , and, cinnamon

bread, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, orange juice , mango juice, or apricot nectar from a can, fresh, or from concentrate, chopped dates , raisins, prunes, or other dried fruit, chopped nuts, butterscotch sauce, butter, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, dry milk (or omit the water and and use 1/2 cup fresh milk), vanilla, pick a muffin or quick bread recipe or mix that does not require the creaming together of sugar and butter or shortening., mix the dry ingredients together ., add the liquid ingredients and stir until combined.

honey, butter, unsalted raw mixed nuts, chopped, shaved unsweetened coconut (use to your taste but completely optional if you don tsp like coconut), pitted dates, chopped, prune, chopped, dried apricot, chopped, vanilla extract

baked 9- inch tart pastry shells (pie), dried pear half, coarsely chopped (4 oz), pitted dates, halved, pear juice or 1/3 cup apricot nectar, brown sugar, butter or 6 tbsp margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup, pine nuts (about 2 oz), toasted whole almond (about 2 oz), dry roasted whole cashews (about 2 oz.), whipping cream (can use rich s whip for pareve)

cream, queso fresco, sugar (or more to taste), chopped walnuts, pomegranate (or more about 1/2 cup, more if you wish, for garnish), cilantro (for garnish ), white onion, finely chopped, cooking oil (enough to coat bottom of pan), ground beef (or ground pork, or use cooked shredded pork), blanched slivered almonds or 1/2 cup other nuts, cinnamon, cumin, raisins (soaked in hot water if hard, discard water), sliced pitted green olives, diced dried fruit (such as apples, dried apricots, dried or candied pineapple, or mexican cactus candy dulce de biznaga), poblano chiles, toasted, peeled , slit down the side and seeded, eggs, separated, flour, vegetable oil (for frying )

flour (i use 1 cup white and 1 cup whole-wheat), sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, summer fruit, chopped and drained (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums are good, use a mixture if possible), chopped nuts, coconut, raisins, sugar, buttermilk, butter or 1/3 cup margarine, light corn syrup, baking soda, vanilla

old fashioned oats, shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened ), nuts, chopped (i like a mixture of almonds, pecans, cashews, and sunflower seeds), cinnamon (i use 1 teaspoon), salt, vegetable oil, honey, maple syrup, dried fruit (i like a mixture of cranberries, raisins, chopped apples and apricots)

uncle ben s converted brand rice, butter, water or 3 cups chicken broth, total of your favorite dried fruits (i use pine nuts, apricots, slivered almonds, currants and golden raisins) or 2 cups nuts, chopped into small pieces customize this part as you wish (i use pine nuts, apricots, slivered almonds, currants and golden raisins)

all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces, bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped, eggs, at room temperature, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate, chopped into small chunks (can use 1 cup store-bought chocolate chips or chunks), premium quality milk chocolate (can use 1 cup store-bought chocolate chips or chunks) or 6 oz white chocolate, chopped into small chunks (can use 1 cup store-bought chocolate chips or chunks), salted peanuts (can use another nut) or 1 -1 1/2 cup roasted pecan, coarsely chopped (can use another nut), raisins (can use whatever dried fruit that you like) or 1 cup plump dried apricots (can use whatever dried fruit that you like) or 1 cup dried cranberries (can use whatever dried fruit that you like)

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

refrigerated sugar cookie dough, banana, peeled and cut into 20 slices, unsweetened orange juice, honey nut cream cheese (such as philadelphia honey-nut cream cheese spread; you can also use philadelphia cheesecake cream cup), kiwi fruits, peeled and cut into 10 slices,and halved, mandarin orange segments , in juice,drained well, strawberry , cut into 20 slices, apricot fruit spread

chopped cooked chicken (skin and bones removed ), thick mayonnaise (i used best foods mayo), mild curry paste, mango chutney (or chutney of your choice), apricot jam, chopped parsley, roasted cashew nuts (plus a few to garnish)

eggs i use the equivalent of egg whites and it works well., apple juice concentrate,undiluted and unsweetened, any kind of milk , i use soy, canola oil , use a cup of applesauce instead-tastes great, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, baking powder, rolled oats or quick oats, see below, apples , chopped fairly small, raisins or c, nuts, chopped,any kind you like (optional), brown sugar, cinnamon, add ons could be raisins ,dried cranberries,apricots, etc.

all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, chopped nuts , of your choice i use pecans, candied fruit , i use red cherries, dried apricots and pineapple, raisins, chopped dates (not sugared), eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, melted butter

oats, raw sesame seeds (shelled ), raw pumpkin seeds (shelled ), nuts (slivered almonds, wal , filberts etc), pumpkin butter (or natural peanut butter), sea salt, pure vanilla extract, ground flax seeds (or bran or wheat germ), honey, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, dried fruit (i use rasins and chopped apricots)