Cajun Corn muffins

I decided to have fish tonight and wanted some kind of muffin similar to hush puppies, with peppers, onions, etc,....so I looked and behold Cajun Corn muffins was found in my 1001 muffin cookbook.....,
It had green peppers, onions, ...so...
                                 lets start this recipe

                                           Position the oven rack in the center
                                                    preheat oven to 400 degrees
                                             lightly grease or line with paper baking cups
                                                                   (12)
                                            In a large bowl, blend together
                                                   1 1/2 cups cornmeal,
                                                   1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,
                                                   3 Tablespoon sugar,
                                                   1 Tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder,
                                                   1 teaspoon cayenne pepper( I used Cajun seasoning)
                                                   1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper,
                                                   1/2 cup seeded and diced red pepper,
                                                   1/4 cup seeded and diced green pepper,(I used only green)
                                                    1/4 cup finely minced yellow onions( I used purple from the garden),
                                                    1 1/2 teaspoon salt
                           

 

In medium bowl , beat together

2 large eggs,

1/4 cup canola oil,

and

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

 

 

combine the two mixtures

( I might have added some milk here,

as I thought it was dry)

 

 

spoon batter into prepared muffin tin

filling each 3/4 full

bake for 15-20 minutes or

until cake tester or wooden

toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

Cool in pan on wire rack for 5-7 minutes

 

 

then

ENJOY!

 

you can top with Mexican Sauce , if you would like

 

 

 

Mexican Sauce

Well , I have decided for right now that I will be going thru the 1001 muffin cookbook and trying the recipes, I might throw in another recipe or two from other sources....
   When their is sauces, creams, etc I will be posting them before the recipe they belong with it, unless they have been posted before....
   this recipe I have not tried...

                             Mexican Sauce
                  makes about 2 cups

1 teaspoon instant -coffee crystals
2 Tablespoon water
1 cup( 6 -oz) semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tablespoon butter or margarine
one 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a cup, combine coffee and water; set aside.
 In top of double boiler, set over simmering water, combine chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and coffee. Pour into serving bowl.

All-Season Muffins

hmmmm , What season is it?, Fall?, Winter?, Spring?, Summer?....it don't matter with these muffins, it could be Fall, when ya thinking about apples ,pumpkins, or it could be Summer, when ya thinking tomatoes or watermelon,.....I think ya get the jist of these muffins, they are good any season....
   This recipe is from the 1001 muffins cookbook

                                            lets get started

                                      make sure the rack in oven is position in the center
                                    preheat oven  to 375 degree. Lightly grease or line
                                     with paper baking cups
                                     In large bowl, blend together;
                                                2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
                                               2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
                                               1 teaspoon baking soda

                        
                                                  In medium bowl beat
                                                                  2 large eggs until foamy

 

then beat in

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted,

1/2 cup sugar,

1 teaspoon vanilla extract,

1 cup plus 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt

or can use sour cream

( I used sour cream)

 

 

combine the two mixture ,

mix just until moistened

 

 

spoon batter into prepared muffin tin

filling each 3/4 full

bake for 15-20 minutes or

until cake tester or wooden toothpick

inserted in center comes out clean

 

 

cool in pan on wire rack,

if you can

 

 

Top with fruit sauce if ya would like

( Fruit sauce was posted yesterday, go check it out)

 

 

 

 

Fresh Fruit Sauce

Here's another recipe from the 1001 muffin cookbook, maybe I might just go thru this cookbook, it has lots of interesting recipes.....plus lots of different sauces, creams, etc...that go along with the recipes...then I wont be looking for interesting recipes ( bread)  for ya.....hmmm
    This recipe is with the All-Season Muffins
                                     anywho, here's the recipe

                       Fresh Fruit Sauce
                                 Makes about 1 1/4 cup

1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups any chopped fresh fruit in season
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

    In container of a blender or food processor, combine the corn syrup, fruit, and lemon juice. Process on high speed until mixture is smooth. Pour into a serving bowl and stir in the almond extract.

Applesauce and Peanut Muffins

Maybe I might just do recipes from this book...even though I do have lots, I mean lots of recipes....I collect recipes...just cant get enough recipes, whether if I will ever make all of them.....
Anywho, this recipe is from the 1001 muffins cook book....

                           Applesauce and Peanut muffins
                      makes 12 muffins

                             make sure the rack is in the center of the oven and preheat oven to
                                                              400 degrees.

                                       lightly grease or use paper baking cups

 

in a large bowl ,blend together,

2 cup all-purpose flour,

1 Tablespoon baking powder,

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon,

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg,

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves,

1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts,

1/2 teaspoon salt

( since I used salted peanuts, I lowered the salt to

1/4 teaspoon)

 

 

In medium bowl,

Beat 2 large eggs , until frothy

 

 

then beat in

1 cup packed light-brown sugar

then

beat  in

1/2 cup milk,

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted,

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

 

 

combine the wet into the dry and

combine just until moistened

 

 

Spoon batter into prepared muffin baking pan

fill about 3/4 full

bake for about 25-30 minutes

or until tops are golden brown

and cake tester or wooden toothpick

inserted in center comes out clean

 

 

cool in pan, if you can wait that long

for 5-7 minutes

 

or cool completely

 

Then ,

ENJOY!

 

 

Orange Sauce

This recipe is from the 1001 muffins cookbook, and is a feature with tomorrows recipe...
I have not made this recipe as of yet.....

                                       Orange Sauce
                              makes about 1 cup

1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 cup boiling water
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice

   In a small saucepan, combine the sugar,cornstarch, cinnamon and water. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
    Remove from heat and add oil, orange juice and orange zest. Cool to room temperature and serve.

Applesauce fritters

Here we are another week.....of bread making....Todays recipe involves applesauce, the deep fryer....mixer.....these are like doughnuts in a way....and I think you can guess where the recipe is from........yupers, the recipe is from the 1001 muffin cookbook.....

                                             lets get started!

                                 Applesauce fritters

                                               In medium bowl beat 4 large eggs until foamy

 

before beating in;

1/2 cup milk,

2 cup canned applesauce,

1 cup granulated sugar,

1 cup brown sugar,

3 Tablespoon vegetable oil( I used canola oil),

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

 

Stir in ;

1 Tablespoon baking powder,

1 teaspoon baking soda,

1 teaspoon cinnamon,

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg,

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves,

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

 

Stir in gently 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup at a time

( I may have not counted here or

rather loss count, when I made these)

 

 

first let me say I apologize for the pic quality

drop by teaspoon( the recipe calls for dropping by

Tablespoon , but I think teaspoon is better)

 into a deep-fryer or

Dutch oven preheated with 3-4 inches of oil to 370-375 degrees

fry for 1-2 minutes until fritters are golden brown,

using a slotted spoon lift fritter from oil

drain on paper towel

 

 

roll in more granulated sugar

and serve warm or cooled

ENJOY!