166 very very very quick Recipes

x tin of mixed beans, x small tin of sweetcorn, fresh mint, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, chargrilled red capsicums, drained and diced, tomato soup, milk, oregano leaves, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, balsamic vinegar

onion, canola oil, minced garlic, curry powder, garam masala, ground ginger, ground cumin, condensed tomato soup, cream, chickpeas, boiled baby potatoes, cubed, chopped coriander, salt

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.

all-purpose flour (about 3 cups), whole-wheat flour (about 1 cup), salt, quick-rise yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), very warm fat-free milk (120o to 130o), very warm orange juice (120o to 130o), honey, butter, melted, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, fat-free milk, divided, butter, melted, powdered sugar, less-fat cream cheese, vanilla extract

yeast, quick-cooking oats, bread flour (can use regular), salt, maple syrup, cooking oil, very warm water , plus, very warm water

flour, plus more, flour, for rolling, granulated sugar , plus, granulated sugar, salt, very cold butter (cut into small pieces), very cold solid shortening (cut into pieces), light brown sugar , packed, quick-cooking tapioca, cinnamon, fresh ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, fresh or frozen blueberries (4 cups), fresh lemon juice

flour, plus more for rolling, granulated sugar, salt, very cold butter, cut into small pieces, very cold solid shortening , cut into pieces, light brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, fresh or frozen blueberries (4 cups), fresh lemon juice

olive oil, fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped, salt, butter, chopped onion, garlic, minced, quick-cooking oats, very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, bread crumbs, chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley , packed, eggs, divided, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, cayenne pepper , or to taste, dried oregano, pasta sauce, very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese , or to taste, chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley , or to taste

unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, chopped pecans , or other nuts, graham crackers

very ripe banana, canola oil, light brown sugar , packed, flour, chopped banana chips, dark chocolate chips, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, quick cook oats

san marzano whole peeled tomatoes in puree, tomato paste, garlic cloves, pressed and chopped, onion, peeled and diced, carrots, grated, stalks celery, diced, italian herb seasoning, sugar, olive oil

green apples (i prefer green...you can use whatever color.), cinnamon, brown sugar

chicken stock, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, diced firm tofu, sliced bok choy, cooked egg noodles (as per directions), soy sauce

white cake mix* (duncan hines classic white , my choice), eggs, sour cream, water, vegetable oil, note: spice , chocolate or your favorite cake mix may be substituted, after baking , these layers can be spread with icing or filling between the layers, then top and sides iced., this is a quick easy , very pretty icing for the cake, but if using this icing, enjoy the cake the day it is iced, because it will not hold up for longer storage, divinity frosting (a no-brainer, home-style fluffy white frosting mix (betty crocker home style white frosting mix), boiling water, light corn syrup, vanilla extract (i like to add almond extract also), powdered sugar, chopped pecans, toasted

yeast, rolled oats (quick cook ), bread flour (all-purpose is ok if you don tsp have the ), oat bran, whole wheat flour, gluten, wheat germ, salt (optional), canola oil or 2 tbsp safflower oil, honey, egg whites, very warm water, very warm water

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

boneless pork loins, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, onions, very finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, red fresno chile pepper, fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped and finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, potatoes, halved, fennel seed or pollen, white wine or chicken stock, creamy mushrooms and kale, recipe follows, mixed mushrooms , wiped clean (recommended: shiitake, porcini, cremini), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves, bundle black kale , lacinato or dinosaur kale, washed, stripped and shredded or chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, marsala wine, cream, freshly grated pecorino cheese, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, chopped or sliced, tomatillos, peeled and chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, a handful fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin , half a palmful, honey, chicken stock, cooked pork, finely chopped, limes, chicken stock, milk, quick cooking polenta, shredded manchego cheese, suggestion: serve with the cheesy polenta or warm tortillas, chips for dipping, wrapping or dunking.