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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.

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

red onion, tomatoes, halloumi cheese, oregano marinade (below in directions ), hearts of romaine , halved lengthwise, olive oil, kalamata olives (about 1/4 lb), what to buy: halloumi is a cypriot cheese, sold in blocks in many gourmet grocery stores. it has a high melting point, making it perfect for grilling. kalamatas are a greek variety of black olive, found in most groceries., special equipment : use wooden or metal skewers to make the kebabs.

jiffy cornbread mix (or use your own cornbread recipe to make a 9x13 pan of cornbread), eggs, milk, pepperidge farm herb stuffing, lean ground beef, pork sausage (i sometimes use the hot to give this added zing!), stalks celery, diced, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, margarine, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, poultry seasoning, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, buttermilk (or milk thickened with a tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar), butter, oil, carrot, chopped, celery, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, flour , plus, flour, chicken stock, half-and-half or 1/4 cup heavy cream, chicken, cooked and shredded (i make my own stock for this recipe and just use the chicken from that, but you can use any cooked a), black pepper , to taste, chopped parsley (optional)

bacon, diced, baked beans , mostly drained (used bush s . this was modified from the original 2 (16 oz), barbecue sauce (i make my own sweet & spicy bbq sauce, but blues hog was used in the original recipe), pork sausage (the original called for leftover smoked pork or beef, i didn tsp have any bbq leftover so i used this), apple pie filling (chop up the big chunks some), onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, mustard (prepared ), dried chipotle pepper (or cayenne pepper optional, to taste*), your favorite barbecue rub (blues hog rub was used in the original)

cumin seed, mustard seeds, oil, green chili, washed,ends trimmed and finely chopped, onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped, fresh ginger, peeled,washed and finely chopped, garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped, tomatoes, peeled,washed and finely chopped, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder (use a little less than 1/2 tsp.), fresh curry leaves, washed and torn, water (this is added for cooking the tomatoes), water (to boil whole green moong dal), salt, salt, water (to make gravy for the lentils this is added at the end), whole green lentils, cleaned,washed ,soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained (whole green moong dal)

hands on time : 40 minutes total time: 55 minutes serves: 10, whole macadamia nuts, lightly toasted, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted, salt, butter, melted, key lime juice, divided, powdered gelatin, just under 1 cup) granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, lime slices and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional), instructions, make the crust : preheat oven to 325 degrees. in a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts and graham cracker crumbs until nuts are finely ground. in a bowl, combine the nut mixture, sugar, coconut and salt. add the melted butter and mix well. press into a 10-inch pie pan. bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly brown. remove and cool to room temperature., make the filling : in a small bowl, place 2 tbsp of key lime juice and gelatin, stir and set aside to let the gelatin soften. in a small saucepan on medium heat, add 1/2 cup key lime juice and sugar. bring the mixture to a light simmer, stirring well, until the sugar dissolves. remove from the heat and add the gelatin mixture and mix well. mix in the condensed milk, transfer to a bowl and cool in the refrigerator. in an electric mixer, whip the cream to stiff peaks. gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mix until combined. fill the crust with the key lime mix, cover lightly and place in the freezer. freeze overnight. remove the pie 1 hour before serving, cut into 10 slices and return to the refrigerator until ready to serve. garnish with a slice of lime and fresh raspberries., key limes are smaller, more yellow and milder than the persian limes found in most markets. look for them at the dekalb farmers market and other farmers markets., nutrition, calories (percent of calories from fat , 55), 7 g protein, 60 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 34 grams fat, 75 milligrams cholesterol, 228 milligrams sodium.

onion, chopped, oil, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, yellow split peas (less muddy tasting than green, and it makes for a lovely, elegant soup. if you are particularly fond), water, salt and pepper, to taste

problem : batter curdles and separates., solution : eggs were not added 1 at a time and beaten thoroughly after each addition; an electric mixer was set at too high a speed; and/or the eggs were too cold. try adding 1 tbsp. flour per egg and reducing the speed of the electric mixer., problem : cake didn tsp rise., solution : too much or not enough fat or liquid in the batter; batter was overbeaten; and/or oven temperature was too high., problem : cake is tough., solution : butter and sugar were underbeaten in the early stages of mixing; batter was overbeaten after the flour was added; not enough sugar; not enough baking powder; and/or not enough fat. try brushing cake layers with sugar syrup, or filling and frosting the layers with a generous layer of moist frosting., problem : cake crumb is sticky., solution : too much sugar in the batter or sugar was too coarse., problem: top crust is hard ., solution : oven temperature was too high; cake was overbaked; and/or cake was baked too close to the top of the oven. try slicing off the top of the cake layer before frosting.

fruitcakes get an awful lot of bad press , especially the mass produced varieties, but a rich homemade version can be incredibly delicious., fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together. when wrapped in cloth and foil, saturated with alcoholic liquors regularly, and kept in in tightly closed tins, a fruitcake may be kept for months or even years, have it your way ..., if there are certain fruits you don tsp like , you can always include more of another, or some of your own favorites. dried fruits cooked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts. to convert a favorite dark fruitcake recipe to a light fruitcake, leave out the dark spices, use light colored fruits (golden raisins, dried apricots, etc.), and replace dark corn syrup or molasses with light corn syrup

taco wings, all-purpose flour, approx. 1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix, chicken wings, tips removed , cut at the joints, butter, crushed doritos or other corn chips, combine flour with taco seasoning mix in a plastic food storage bag. add chicken wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly., melt butter in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan (jelly roll pan size) or a large roasting pan., add chicken to the pan turning over to coat well with the melted butter. roll chicken pieces in corn chips then return to the baking pan. bake at 350o for 45 minutes., makes about 32 taco chicken wing appetizers .

flour, white sugar, special dark cocoa , or 3/4 cup regular cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, strong, hot coffee, vanilla extract, butter, melted, powdered sugar , depending on how much frosting you like on your cake, special dark or regular cocoa , depending on how chocolatey you like your frosting, vanilla extract, enough half-and-half to make the frosting spreadable (about 1/4 cup or so) - the half-and-half really makes this frosting creamy and rich

cuccidati (italian fig and date bar cookies), margarine, granulated sugar, eggs, rind of 1 orange, orange juice, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, string of figs, raisins, brown sugar, walnuts, dates, orange, cinnamon, whiskey, black pepper, water, powdered sugar, butter, orange juice, preheat oven to 375 degrees f., crust: in large bowl, cream together first 3 ingredients. add orange juice and orange rind. in separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. add to creamed mixture along with vanilla., filling: prepare several days ahead of time. in a food grinder , grind figs and raisins. in large saucepan, simmer raisins and figs with brown sugar and water for 15 minutes. grind walnuts, dates, and orange. stir into hot mixture along with cinnamon, black pepper, and whiskey. remove from stove, mix well, cover, and let mellow for 3 days., roll dough into 3-inch wide strips on pastry cloth. lay filling down the center and wrap dough to form a long sausage-like" cookie. roll back and forth until crust seems very thin. cut in diagonal about every 1 1/2 inches. place on cookie sheet close together and bake for 10-13 minutes. cookies should be barely brown. cool and store in tins 5 days, then frost., frosting: in medium bowl, mix together margarine and powdered sugar until well blended. add enough juice to make a thick glaze. top cookies with a thin coat. let frosting dry a couple of hours then store in tins as follows., store : line tins with foil, place a layer of cookies, then a layer of wax paper (not plastic wrap). keep repeating, ending with foil and then the lid.

corn on the cob, mayo (not salad dressing that looks like ), butter or margarine, parmesian cheese, cayenne pepper, aluminum foil big enough to cover a corn cob, salt for water to boil corn in

onion, coarsely chopped, head of cabbage, coarsely chopped, barley, beef bouillon cubes, catsup, water (enough to cover the cabbage and make broth)

mushroom broth, half and half cream (heavy cream is a bit much, light cream or even whole milk will work), soy sauce, butter, flour, salt, pepper, green beans , cut in 1-inch pieces on an angle, french fried onions (some used in the base and some as a garnish), bacon, diced and sauteed (pancetta also can be substituted, i use approximately 3 slices, (to taste), cremini mushroom, thin sliced, shallots, thin sliced, swiss cheese, shredded, olive oil, salt, pepper