68 cooking with figs Recipes

cooking-oil spray, rolled oats, oat bran, flax seeds, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt, chopped roasted salted peanuts, dried cranberries, chopped dried mission figs, natural chunky peanut butter, low-fat milk, egg, honey, shredded zest from 1 lemon, fresh lemon juice

vegetable oil cooking spray, pancetta, sugar, water, dried black mission figs, brandy or apple juice, hazelnuts, toasted (see cook s notes), ciabatta rolls , halved lengthwise, brie , rind removed, cut into 8 slices (see cook s notes)

sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ground, baking powder, baking soda, salt, walnuts, chopped, apples, grated (optional), applesauce (optional), apricots, chopped (optional), bananas, mashed (optional), carrots, grated (optional), cherries, pitted and chopped (optional), fresh coconut, grated (optional), dates, pitted and chopped (optional), eggplants, grated (optional), figs, finely chopped (optional), seedless grapes (optional), honey (omit the sugar) (optional), lemon juice (optional), marmalade (omit 1 cup of the sugar) (optional), mincemeat (optional), oranges, chopped (optional), peaches, chopped (optional), fresh mint (optional), pears, chopped (optional), crushed pineapple, drained (optional), prune, chopped, pitted (optional), canned pumpkin (optional), raisins (optional), raspberries (optional), rhubarb, chopped (optional), fresh strawberries (optional), frozen strawberries, drained (optional), sweet potatoes, grated (optional), cooked tapioca (optional), tomatoes (add and extra 1/2 cup sugar) (optional), yogurt (optional), zucchini, grated (optional)

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.

brown sugar , firmly packed, earth balance natural buttery spread, softened, sugar, ener-g egg substitute, warm water, agave nectar (light ), vanilla, sunflower seed butter (or any other nut butter), all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, flax seeds, ground, puffed brown rice cereal, almonds, slivered (or sliced ), semisweet mini chocolate chips (vegan), rolled oats, dates or 1/2 cup fig, chopped, vegetable oil cooking spray

diced bell peppers (combination yellow, red, and orange), diced zucchini or 2 1/2-3 cups yellow squash, diced onion, diced fennel bulbs (about 1 medium bulb), dried diced apricots (preferably unsulfured) or 1 cup fresh fig, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooked chickpeas or 1 cup white beans, fresh basil or 1/2 cup parsley, minced, sheets phyllo pastry sheets (see ****), extra-virgin olive oil (to brush phyllo), chopped or slivered almonds, lightly toasted (for garnish )

couscous, boiling water, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, grated lemon zest, fresh ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken, romaine lettuce hearts , cut into thin crosswise slices, moist dried calimyrna figs, stems trimmed , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, diced firm ripe plum tomato , plus, tomatoes, trimmed and quartered, diced cucumber , plus, cucumbers, lightly packed chopped flat leaf parsley, lightly packed chopped mint leaf, chopped fresh dill, sliced natural almonds

poussin , backbone removed and wings frenched, lemon, thyme, olive oil, japanese eggplants, black mission figs, salt, pepper

cooking-oil spray, rolled oats, oat bran, flax seeds, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt, chopped roasted salted cashews, chopped dried mission figs, cashew butter, low-fat milk, egg, honey, shredded zest from 1 lemon, fresh lemon juice

fig preserves, prebaked thin pizza crust, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, pecans, chopped, bacon, cooked and crumbled, pepper to taste, fresh arugula

smoked, fully cooked whole ham, dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider, pitted whole dates, dried figs, stems removed, pitted prunes, tawny port wine, garnishes: kumquats , blood orange halves, dried figs, pineapple sage leaves

vegetable oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced red onion, poppy seeds, honey, salt, grated orange peel, chopped dried apricots, chopped dried figs, shredded cooked turkey or cubed fully cooked ham, celery ribs, sliced, cheddar cheese , julienned, coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

black mission figs, finely chopped (scant 1 cup), water, quick-cooking oats, uncooked, brown sugar, dark molasses, trans fat-free extra-light vegetable oil spread (60% to 70% oil), egg, all-purpose flour, toasted wheat germ, pumpkin pie spice, grated orange rind, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, brandy, warm water

coconut oil or peanut oil, syrian black cardamom seeds, ground cardamom, ground cumin, coriander, garlic , smashed, cinnamon, bay leaves, turmeric, celery seeds, ajowan, boneless leg of lamb, cubed, lemon juice, kosher salt, saffron, tomato puree, milk, yogurt, sour cream, dried figs, quartered, dried sweet cherries, fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, cooked basmati rice , for serving, this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

black mission figs finely chopped, water, quick cooking oats (uncooked ), brown sugar, dark molasses, tblspns. butter, egg, flour, wheat germ, pumpkin pie spice, grated fresh orange peel, salt, baking soda, baking powder, hard sauce glaze, sugar, tblspns. brandy, tblspn. warm water

raisins (use 25g less if using the nuts), sultanas (use 25g less if using the nuts), currants, figs, ready to eat, chopped, dates, ready to eat, chopped, dark muscovado sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, bramley apples, peeled cored and diced (cooking apples), cider, lemon, grated rind and juice, golden syrup, brandy, madeira wine

unsweetened apple juice or 1/2 cup orange juice, raisins, dried fig, chopped, pumpkin, cooked or canned, sugar, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, walnuts, chopped, orange rind, grated (2 tsps. dry )

pie dough, dried figs, raisins, red wine, cooking apples, pears, caster sugar, flaked almonds, ground mace, powdered cinnamon, powdered ginger