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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.

healthier creamed corn with bacon and leeks, cooking light magazine , 2002, combination of sweet corn and smoky bacon gives this uncomplicated dish sublime flavor. it s a delicious way to put fresh end-of-summer corn to use. cooking light magazine, 2002, ears corn, low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bacon, chopped leek, preparation, cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 3 cups. using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into a bowl., place 1 1/2 cups kernels , low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides., cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp , turning once., bacon from pan , reserving 1 tsp drippings in pan; crumble bacon., add leek to pan , and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly., add pureed corn mixture , remaining 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, and corn milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil., reduce heat , and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly., sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, shrimp, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise, frozen green pea, thawed, coarsely shredded carrot, reduced-sodium chicken broth, processed light cream cheese, cooked farfalle pasta, cooked without added salt (bow tie pasta) or 2 cups fat (bow tie pasta), grated parmesan cheese, grated fresh lemon rind, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh chives (optional)

mascarpone (an italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta, another italian cheese, for a low-fat ver), eggs, caster sugar, strong coffee, ladyfingers or 300 g sponge cakes, cut in squares, cocoa, brandy (i personally prefer it without spirits) (optional) or 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (i personally prefer it without spirits) (optional)

grapefruit , zest of, without the white part, orange , zest of, without the white part, buttermilk, sugar, salt, butter , soften, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda

water, brown sugar, oil, vinegar, salt, chopped onions or 2 tbsp onion powder, black pepper, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, red pepper, garlic cloves or 1 tbsp powder, chicken parts (with skin or without skin , it is up to you)

carrots, finely grated, salt, black pepper, dried parsley flakes, salmon fillet, precooked without bones, tuna fillet, precooked without bones, eggs, well beaten, red bell peppers, minced, celery, minced, onion, minced, olive oil, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill weed, chopped

dry fusilli, olive oil, frozen uncooked large shrimp, without tails peeled and deveined, thawed (26-30 shrimp per lb count), salt, ground black pepper, frozen baby peas, chicken broth, bottled minced garlic, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, butter, white wine vinegar

leeks, white parts, rinsed and chopped (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, minced, butternut squash , roasted and without skin, buttercup squash , roasted and without skin, bay leaf, sea salt (may adjust depending on if using suggested broth) or 3/4 tsp kosher salt (may adjust depending on if using suggested broth), chicken broth (low sodium if using canned ), shelled raw squash (optional) or 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped (optional), olive oil (optional)

olive oil, garlic cloves, chopped, red onion, chopped, stalks celery, diced, carrots, diced, potatoes, diced, tomatoes, drained and chopped , reserve juice, water or 8 cups broth, of choice, dried basil, salt and pepper, to taste, savory or 1/2 green cabbage, shredded, cannellini beans, drained, swiss chard, washed, and chopped, kale, washed and chopped

frying chicken , trimmed of all visible fat and cut into pieces, onions, unpeeled and quartered, carrots, quartered, stalks celery, cut into chunks, turnips , scrubbed and quartered, parsley, leeks, peppercorns, garlic cloves, extra chicken piece (backs , necks, wing tips, etc.), poultry seasoning

nonfat fruit yogurt, oatmeal, dried apricots or 1 cup banana chips or 1 cup dried dates or 1 cup raisins, poppy seeds (without the shells ) or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (without the shells) or 1/4 cup peanuts (without the shells) or 1/4 cup pistachios (without the shells)

peanut or vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, grated peeled fresh ginger, garlic clove, finely chopped, dried hot red pepper flakes, coleslaw mix, water, soy sauce, asian sesame oil, hoisin sauce, scallions, coarsely chopped, flour tortillas (not low-fat ), coarsely shredded cooked chicken, without skin (from a 2-lb rotisserie chicken), accompaniments: hoisin sauce ; chopped scallions

tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, chopped, dried crushed red pepper, shredded roasted chicken breasts without skin (from purchased roast chicken), penne pasta, arugula leaves, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz)

cream cheese, chili with beans (or without, if you prefer), shredded mexican cheese (without seasoning )

low fat cottage cheese, boucheron cheese (scrape off coating of wood ash or buy without, preferably) or 1 lb cream cheese, heads roasted garlic, pureed, plain yogurt, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

parsnips, about 3, peeled, carrot, about 3, peeled, beets, without greens, about 3, peeled, celery root, without top, peeled, onions, about 3, peeled, olive oil, olive oil, carrot juice, ground curry powder, dijon mustard, rice vinegar, seasoned, salt and pepper

scallops (without shell ), shrimp (withouth shell), mussels (without shell ), purple onions, potatoes, eggs, cream, fish stock, butter, flour, green onions (chopped ), vermouth, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), grated nutmeg (to taste)