37 tender tips 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.

beef sirloin, meat tenderizer, oil , for browning, burgundy wine, water, beef bouillon cubes, dry onion soup mix, sliced mushrooms

organic free-range chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.), cut into 8 pieces (leave out back and wing tips ), kosher or fine sea salt, divided, pepper, divided, unsalted butter, leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced, flour, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, parsley sprigs plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped (use tops from the roots, if tender), garlic clove, smashed, sugar, parsley roots* (2 lbs. with tops ) or small parsnips, stem ends and tips trimmed, roots peeled and cut into 1/2- by 2-in. pieces, chanterelle or cremini mushrooms, stem bottoms trimmed, gently rinsed, and cut into 3/4-in.-wide pieces, egg yolks, creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream

fresh asparagus (tips & tender stems, cooked crisp-tender & cooled), tomato (seeded & chopped ), green onions (thinly sliced ), plain yogurt (non-fat ), olive oil, parmesan cheese (grated, fresh is best ), dijon mustard, romaine lettuce leaves

canola oil, beef sirloin tip, cut into strips 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long, beef broth, soy sauce, dry sherry or 2 tbsp rice wine, fresh ginger, unpeeled , 1 inch long, thinly sliced lengthwise, chinese five spice powder, daikon radish, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, green onions, white and tender green parts, cut into 2-inch lengths, leaves napa cabbage , cut crosswise into strips 2 inches wide

sea scallops , trimmed of foot at base of each scallop, melted butter, garlic, minced, shallot, chopped, nutmeg, freshly grated or a few pinches ground, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, italian bread crumbs, a handful flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped, a drizzle olive oil, butter, tournedos (fillet of beef steaks, each 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick), grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and cracked black pepper, good quality white slicing bread, toasted and buttered, madeira or sherry, fresh tarragon, chopped , 1 tbsp, asparagus spears , cut tender tips into 2-inch pieces, quartered artichoke hearts, drained, lemon, juiced, a drizzle extra-virgin oil, salt and pepper, buttered toast, edible flowers , available in fresh herb section of produce department, for garnish

sirloin tip roast , trimed of fat (size according to your family), beef broth (i use campbells reduced salt), water, m & steak spice, garlic, cut in half

tri-tip steak (or other tender steak), sea salt, crushed garlic, cracked peppercorn, sugar

tri-tip roast, vegetable oil (i use canola), honey, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, tenderizing beef marinade, salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, crushed rosemary

sirloin tip roast, olive oil, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, fresh parsley, chopped fine, garlic clove, minced

raw stew meat, cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, mixed mushrooms, drained, dry onion soup mix (not sure on package ounce size, normal package though), carbonated lemon-lime beverage

olive oil, onion, diced, carrot, diced, steak , tenderized, salsa (spiciness of choice), salt, oregano, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper

tender young green beans, washed and tipped, boiling water , with 1 1/2 tsp salt added, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves ( cilantro), olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, freshly ground black pepper

tender young green beans, washed and tipped, boiling water , plus 1 1/2 tsp salt, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves (the dried won tsp do), olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, freshly ground black pepper

sour cream, rice vinegar, scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, sriracha chili sauce, sambal oelek or 1 tbsp other asian chili sauce, cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, vegetable oil, for frying, chicken wings , tips discarded, wings cut in half at the joint

low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice (about 2 limes), honey, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic , smashed, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, skirt steak, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, limes, juiced, garlic, grated, jalapeno , seeds and ribs removed, minced, red onion, minced, fresh cilantro with tender stems, chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley with tender stems, chopped, orange pepper, seeded and 1/4-inch sliced, yellow pepper, seeded and 1/4-inch sliced, spanish onion , 1/4-inch sliced root to tip, canola oil, pita pockets, cut in half, havarti cheese

sirloin tips , cooked tender, or chicken, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, sweet potatoes, drained (optional), chicken broth or beef broth, salsa, oregano, fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, whole kernel corn, drained, lime juice, tortilla chips, finely crumbled

flour tortillas, 7 inch size, room temperature and soft enough to be able to roll, eggs, room temperature, water, salt and pepper, to taste, shredded cheddar cheese (cheeses left over from taco dinner night work great.), crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled , fat reserved, cooked asparagus (leftovers tips and tender stems from dinner works!), green onion, finely sliced (optional)