171 low choice 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.

whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked, low-sodium teriyaki sauce, water, creamy peanut butter, hot chili sauce , such as sriracha or 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, garlic, minced, tofu , extra firm water-packed (drained), teriyaki sauce (your choice , for marinating tofu) or 2 tbsp soy sauce (your choice, for marinating tofu), frozen vegetables (stir fry variety, safeway has a good 1), low sodium soy sauce, dry roasted peanuts, chopped

fish fillets (your choice ), seasoned dry bread crumb, chopped nuts , pecan is my choice, lemons , zest of, low-fat buttermilk

boneless skinless chicken breasts, bacon or 4 slices turkey, shredded low-fat cheese (your choice ) or 1 cup fat free cheese (your choice), chopped tomato

beef steak (your choice , i used sirloin), green pepper, chopped, baby carrots , halved lengthwise (or quartered depending on size), celery, sliced, mushroom, sliced, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sliced water chestnuts, butter, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, sugar, flour

potatoes, your choice for mashing, lean ground beef, water, low-sodium beef bouillon powder, low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules, rosemary, salt, pepper, steak seasoning (i use hy s), onion flakes, frozen mixed vegetables

beef bouillon granules, boiled water , slighty cooled (or use 2 cups low sodium beef broth), cornstarch, low sodium soy sauce, white sugar, beef , stir-fry strips (or use sirloin steak sliced thinly), vegetable oil, divided (more if desired), fresh minced garlic, ginger powder, dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste), black pepper (or to taste), green onions, chopped, frozen stir fry vegetables (use any choice desired )

roast beef , rare and sliced (quality matters here, for this dish i go for rare, sliced rb from whole foods), greens (field greens , about two small handfuls), fresh cilantro, stalks celery, red onion (4-5 thin slices), apple (fiji is my choice for its sweet taste), low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat yogurt, horseradish (bottled , white. can often be found in the refrigerated section near the dairy products), lemon juice, fresh, dried fruit (i.e. raisins, dried cranberries, dates, etc.), walnuts, chopped, salt (about two dashes), pepper (about two dashes)

sugar free jell-o package (orange or cranberry is good choice), low-fat buttermilk, low-fat cool whip, crushed pineapple in its own juice, more) toasted pecans, whole or pieces

whole milk (your choice ) or 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk (your choice) or 1 3/4 cups skim milk (your choice), unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces (1 stick or cube ), all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar, salt, instant yeast, eggs, pure vanilla extract

bisquick, dried herbs (i used onion and garlic powders, dill, and chipotle pepper. next time think will try with black pepp) or 1 tbsp fresh herb, of your choice (i used onion and garlic powders, dill, and chipotle pepper. next time think will try with black pepp), low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, salt and pepper, to taste, low-fat milk, enough to make a floppy doughbatter, soup, of your choice. (tried with mushroom and they don tsp really puff. next time will make in a tomato or chicken soup)

olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, peeled diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth (i use savory choice liquid broth concentrate in vegetable) or 4 cups chicken broth (i use savory choice liquid broth concentrate in vegetable), garlic powder, ground black pepper, italian herb seasoning, salt, fresh basil, coarsely sliced, divided, red pepper flakes (or whatever you think a dash is), low-fat milk or 1/3 cup nonfat milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch (optional), fresh parmesan cheese , wedge (for parmesan crisp)

garlic minced, scallions sliced, vegetables of choice : carrots, zucchini, red pepper, snow peas, e finely chopped, uncooked brown rice, uncooked white rice, vegetable oil, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil to taste, if desired

ground turkey, tomato soup, low sodium, red kidney beans, drained, rinsed, carrots, drained, rinsed, sliced, sharp cheddar cheese, grated (your choice ), half-and-half or 1 cup milk, garlic powder, hot sauce (your choice ), black pepper, fresh ground, salt , to taste

pineapple juice, french low-fat vanilla yogurt, frozen banana (your choice ), frozen strawberries (your choice )

shredded cabbage, carrots , julienned, asparagus spears , cut into 1/4 inch pieces, scallions, thinly sliced, lump crabmeat, ginger, grated, garlic, finely minced or grated, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, freshly ground white pepper, egg roll wraps, canola oil, for frying, rice wine vinegar, fish stock or 3/4 cup shrimp stock or 3/4 cup vegetable stock (your choice), dark soy sauce, minced ginger, lemons , zest of, brown sugar , to taste, apricot preserves, yellow mustard (can add 1/2 yellow and 1/2 dijon or spicy honey mustard your choice), unsalted peanuts, low sodium soy sauce, red chili paste (i like sambal), cayenne pepper , to taste, dark brown sugar, limes, juiced, water, chopped peanuts, for garnish

button mushrooms, chopped in half, fresh spinach, thinly sliced (you can substitute thawed frozen spinach), fresh tomatoes, diced, pasta, your choice, tuna in water, drained, low-fat sour cream (you can substitute low fat plain yogurt), basil pesto sauce, lemon juice, oregano, salt, ground black pepper

fat free ground turkey, chicken breasts, cubed, red pepper, chopped small, yellow pepper, chopped small, minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, zucchini , sliced thick then chopped small (1/2 green and 1/2 yellow for added color), olive oil, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, parmesan cheese, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), low-fat cream cheese or 1/4 cup fat free cream cheese, low-fat milk or 1/4 cup nonfat milk, water, whole grain noodles (your choice )