the kitchen

I tried a Blueberry muffin recipe the other day, and was sorely disappointed. Why I thought any recipe could top the one I already had, from my mom, I don't know!! That was a moment of foolishness that I'll share with you openly, just don't expect me to tell you this kind of thing very often. And to think I was baking these in front of friends!  Sheesh.  Talk about embarrassing. Moving on. I may not have the prettiest pictures or the most entertaining writing style, but I can make a killer muffin. Raise your hand if you agree. Thanks.  I knew I liked you. Berry Oat Muffins Yields: 2 1/2 Dozen Preheat oven to 400* Bake for 17-20 minutes 2 Beaten Eggs 1 1/2  c Brown Sugar 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 c Melted Butter 2 c Oatmeal 2 c Flour 2 c Vanilla Yogurt, mixed with 1/2 c water 2 c frozen fruit Okay, I say frozen fruit, because 1. The berries don't break down near as bad if they're frozen and 2. You can use Str...

MIX WELL: 4 cups Shredded Apples (Peel if you wish, de-core first) 1 c Shredded Carrots 1 c Coconut 1-2 c "Raisens" {you can be very creative with this portion.  And it's very forgiving whether you use 1 cup or up to 2 cups....but some options for ingredients in an amount and combination are: craisins, raisins, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans, almonds, wheat germ, dried blueberries, or in my case, more coconut!  I have found that CHOCOLATE CHIPS, unfortunately, DO NOT taste so great with this recipe, but if you must, go for it. Just know you've been forewarned.} THEN ADD: 4 cups Flour (Wheat, White or a combination is fine.) 2 c Sugar 4 tsp Baking Soda (or 1 1/3 TBS) 1 tsp Salt 1 TBS Cinnamon 1TBS Cloves  AND LASTLY ADD: 1 1/2 c Oil 1/2 c Milk 1 TBS Vanilla 3 Beaten Eggs Fill greased or lined (reg or mini- although mini only bake for 12-14 min) muffin tins 3/4 full and bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes.

This recipe will only make 18 muffins.  Double if you desire more. 1 1/4 c flour 1 c oats 2/3 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 egg 1 3/4 c mashed bananas (5-6 ripe bananas) 1/3 c melted margarine 1 c cranberries Combine first 6 ingredients in a mixing bowl, set aside.  Beat egg, banana, melted margarine until smooth. Mix the dry with the wet. Stir in cranberries until combined. Fill muffin liners nearly full. Bake at 375* for 20-25 minutes.