6113 last minute gratin 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.

tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped medium-coarse (optional), salt, red onion, minced, garlic, minced and then crushed with the flat side of the knife, dried smoked hot chile such as chipotle or pasilla de oaxaca, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes to soften, drained, seeded, and finely chopped, fresh flavorful chile such as poblano , charred, peeled, and seeded and then chopped medium-fine, dried mild chiles such as ancho , mulato, guajillo, or chilhuacle negro, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes to soften, drained, seeded, and finely chopped, ripe avocados , preferably hass, chopped fresh cilantro , chopped at the last minute

strong flavored chicken broth, minced garlic, onion, chopped, chili powder, adobo seasoning (traditional mexican spice blend of garlic, onion, pepper, oregano, cumin and cayenne available from), diced tomatoes and green chilies (, i use rotel brand), sliced carrots, chopped celery, diced cooked chicken breasts, white rice, corn tortillas , cut into 1-inch strips, grated mozzarella cheese, avocados, peeled and sliced at the last minute

top ramen noodles (chicken, oriental or pork flavor), swanson chicken broth, frozen peas, water chestnut, egg, beaten with fork, chicken breasts or 1/2 cup chicken (leftover) or 1/2 cup turkey (leftover) or 1/2 cup pork (leftover), bok choy or 1/2 cup napa cabbage or 1/2 cup celery, chopped, carrots, sliced diagonally in small pieces, sesame oil (can be omitted, but gives distinctive taste), scallions, chopped , added at the last minute

mesclun or any mixed salad green, about 1 cup per person, tomatoes, washed and sliced, fresh goat cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, parsley , chopped at the last minute (or basil), minced shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil

pork riblets , racks (pork ribs cut in half), water, garlic cloves, peeled, whole, peppercorn, sea salt, bay leaves, favourite dry seasoning (i used nif s basic dry bbq rub), freshly ground salt and pepper

mesclun or 1 cup any mixed salad green, about 1 cup per person, tomatoes, washed and sliced, minced shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, fresh goat cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley or 4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped at the last minute

cinnamon raisin bread , unsliced., butter (softened )., carnation sweetened condensed milk ., shot of brandy (your favorite flavor ) or dark rum, ground nutmeg ., cream in spray top canister (optional).

zaatar, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, pepper, best last-minute roast chicken

chopped fresh ginger, chopped jalapeno chile, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cumin, best last-minute roast chicken

red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, minute steaks or 4 sandwich steaks, about 1/3 lb each, butter, olive oil, mesclun salad greens , prewashed, parmesan cheese

boneless skinless chicken breast , slivered, vegetable oil, broccoli floret, water, cream of chicken soup, minute rice, parmesan cheese, grated

milk, uncooked minute rice instant rice, sugar, raisins, salt, egg, vanilla

thick cut smoked bacon, minced, yellow onion, finely sliced, head of cabbage, chopped, garlic, minced, dried savory, butter, flour, chicken stock, white wine, fresh tomatoes , sliced into eighths, tomato puree (i buy it in the tube and keep it in the refrigerator for just this purpose, when i only need a tbsp and i don tsp want to open those little cans.), fresh parsley for last minute garnish, sour cream, parmesan cheese for last minute sprinkling.

new potato, cut into 1/2 inch dice, olive oil (for sprinkling ), shelled fresh peas, blanched for 1 minute, asparagus spear, 2 inch cuts,blanched for 2 minutes, roughly chopped swiss chard, blanched for 2 minutes, sliced leek, white part only,blanched for 2 minutes, shelled fresh fava beans, blanched for 2 minutes and peeled, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh basil, heavy cream, lemon , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, dry white breadcrumb , toasted until golden, chopped garlic, chopped shallot, olive oil, boneless salmon fillets (skin intact), extra olive oil (for the fish), chopped parsley (for garnish )

french onion soup, beef broth , use low salt, red wine (i like a cabernet or a merlot), water, worcestershire sauce, sugar, bay leaf, pepper, dijon mustard

crepes, pre-made, prepared vanilla pudding, cherry pie filling (or any fruit pie filling)

red lobster crab au gratin, butter, onion, minced, all-purpose flour, milk, scalded, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers, finely crumbled, cheddar cheese, finely grated, crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin. reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole. melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large heavy skillet. add onion and saut for about 5 minutes or until golden. slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat. when flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip., continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken. add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl. mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese. place in a lightly greased baking dish., sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole. dot the top with the remaining 4 tbsp butter., bake uncovered at 350f for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.