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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.

ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, diced celery, diced green pepper, tomato sauce, water, beef base (bullion cubes will work), cumin, chili powder, black pepper (freshly ground ), salt (optional), roasted garlic, oregano, dry mustard, tequila, beer (i use corona), paprika, sugar (not a lot-just enough to reduce acidity), unsweetened cocoa powder, ground coriander, hot sauce, cayenne pepper (adjust to taste or omit), homemade pinto beans , made using leftover ham bone from a spiral cut ham (you can also use kidney beans or canned pinto beans but chili is not as good)

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

dried shiitake mushroom, chicken stock, rice wine (dry sherry is ok. not cooking sherry), soya sauce (the best is made with soy beans, salt,and water. nothing else.), cornstarch, firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, sesame seeds, peanut oil, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, cut bite size cauliflower, cut bite size broccoli, cut bite size snow peas, cut bite size baby carrots, cut bite size julinne red bell pepper, cut bite size yellow bell pepper , julinne, cut bite size green onion , 1 inch pieces, fresh bean sprout, sambal oelek, peanut oil, uncooked fine rice noodles

dried apricots, dried peaches, dried pear halves, golden raisin, sugar (optional), cinnamon stick, lemon , juice of, orange , juice and zest of, orange juice, ready made,not concentrate, cold water, blanched slivered almond (optional), brandy (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cream of coconut, lime juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic cloves, minced, ground red pepper, chunky peanut butter, water, soy sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground red pepper, garlic cloves, crushed

pumpkin puree or 1 (16 oz) can fresh, brown sugar, splenda sugar substitute, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, soft tofu , do not use low fat

butter (1 stick), light brown sugar, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, pure vanilla extract, old fashioned oats (not quick-cooking ), dry roasted peanuts

firm green new mexico mild or anaheim chiles, cooking oil, chopped wild onions or yellow onions, ground lamb, adobe bread crumbs *see note, ripe tomatoes, diced, garlic cloves, minced, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, bay leaves, chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 tsp dried, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, coarsely chopped, sour cream, garnish (optional), note: adobe bread is a yeast bread , made in the outdoor ovens called hornos, in the southwest. it is sold on the plaza by native american vendors in santa fe, new mexico however, if this bread is not available to you, any yeast non-sour dough bread can be used and made into the bread crumbs for this recipe.

cornmeal ((do not use instant or ready made) or 225 g fine ground polenta ((do not use instant or ready made), egg, beaten, bicarbonate of soda, pots of vanilla mullerlight low-fat yogurt, vanilla extract

tuna in water, drained well (not oil ), hard-boiled eggs , chopped pretty fine, mayonnaise (not miracle whip ), mustard, louisiana hot sauce , roasted pepper, jalapeno relish, whole wheat bread, american cheese, made with real milk (again, not oil ), butter

butter, softened (do not use margarine), butter mints, crushed (yellow mints richardson butter mints (made with real butter, comes in a 5.5 oz box), flour, granulated sugar

olive oil, yellow onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, red pepper flakes, roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped, tomatoes and their juices, crushed with your hands, crushed tomatoes, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped basil leaves, freshly chopped oregano leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, honey , to taste, fresh dried breadcrumbs (made from dried day-old bread), butter, for greasing the dish, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs, beaten, water, eggplants (about 2 1/4-lb), cut into 1/2-inch-thick round slices (need about 18 slices), all-purpose flour , for dredging, vegetable oil, for frying, roasted red pepper tomato sauce, grated mozzarella (not fresh ), plus1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced, grated fontina, grated pecorino romano, fresh basil leaves , torn

olive oil, yellow onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, red pepper flakes, roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped, tomatoes and their juices, crushed with your hands, crushed tomatoes, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped basil leaves, freshly chopped oregano leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, honey , to taste, fresh dried breadcrumbs (made from dried day-old bread), butter, for greasing the dish, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs, beaten, water, eggplants (about 2 1/4-lb), cut into 1/2-inch-thick round slices (need about 18 slices), all-purpose flour , for dredging, vegetable oil, for frying, roasted red pepper tomato sauce, grated mozzarella (not fresh ), plus1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced, grated fontina, grated pecorino romano, fresh basil leaves , torn

no-boil lasagna noodles (not sure, but regular size,made me put a size, i used skinners), lean ground beef, oregano, basil, garlic powder, prego traditional spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, low-fat sour cream, low fat cottage cheese, dried parsley flakes or 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, egg , jumbo sized, sliced mushrooms

mashed potatoes , made from instant, olive oil, ground chuck or 2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, not too lean but not too fatty, garlic cloves, chopped, bay leaves, flour, beef stock, chopped tomatoes, frozen peas and carrots, frozen pearl onions, chopped fresh parsley

philadelphia cream cheese (i do not use fat free), splenda sugar substitute, sugar, vanilla, white flour, sour cream (not fat free), sugar-free syrup (made with splenda ), lemon juice (or to taste), liquid sugar substitute, eggs

ears corn (when not available, substitute 1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted), salt, fava beans or broad beans (when not available, substitute 1 cup shelled frozen edamame or lima beans, defrosted), skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs or 4 skin-on , bone-in chicken breast halves, halved crosswise to make 8 pieces total, freshly ground pepper, evoo, bacon, chopped, potatoes, diced, onion, chopped, fresno chile pepper, chopped, chicken stock, grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, cream cheese, softened, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic, grated or made into a paste, hot sauce, toasted english muffins or warm sourdough bread, for serving