Recipezaar: Quick Breads,Picnic recipes

Cheese and Bacon Mini Muffins

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:42:40 -0400

These little mouthfuls are perfect to serve with drinks, canape style. Sandwiching them together with creamy Boursin adds flavour and is a pleasing contrast to the crumbly texture of the muffins. -- posted by English_Rose

Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:30:06 -0400

From Penzey's Spices website. -- posted by LaJuneBug

Coconut, Chocolate & Banana Mini Muffins

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:45:02 -0400

These are great for the kids lunchbox...but I love to snack on them warm, straight out of the oven :) Recipe from: Delicious Magazine -- posted by Stardustannie

Lemonade Date Scones

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:27:31 -0400

As easy as pie, but tastier. -- posted by rozeiscool

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:43:32 -0400

These muffins are a huge hit with kids. They have a crisp top but are soft and moist inside. They have the distinct taste of healthy bananas and speckled with delicious chocolate chips. Perfect for an afternoon snack or lunchbox treat. You'll have the kids begging for more! -- posted by Brittney_xo

Grilled Asparagus

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:44:37 -0400

I like to start off with this as an appetizer. It prepares and cooks quickly. I usually put all my vegetables on the edge of the grill that'll take a while to cook, and cook these in the middle before I put the meat on. It's a great finger food, and even people who don't like asparagus will love this. -- posted by The Paco

Light and Fluffy Scones

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:26:42 -0400

I created this recipe when I couldn't find a decent recipe ANYWHERE! All amounts are approximate as different brands of flour absorb moisture differently -- posted by goneshoppin_83

Bran Muffins

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:48:22 -0400

Yummy bran muffins, my kids love these! -- posted by Chef #611309

Ww 1 Point Bran Muffins so Moist and Delish!

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:37:55 -0400

I got this recipe on another website but made it my own. It works with any fruit puree; I've tried apple and cantaloupe and banana. They are so good! I want to try pumpkin with pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon, YUM! -- posted by chungry1

Fat Free Chocolate Muffins

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:12:22 -0400

A wonderfully moist fat free chocolate muffin, and a sneaky way to get that nutritious beta carotene! My kids have no idea they are eating pumpkin! They actually ask for these babies. The pudding mix is optional, it adds some sweetness and moistness, but you don't need it. The addition will add to your baking time 5-10 minutes. -- posted by Darling76

Almond Tres Leches Muffins

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:50:50 -0400

These muffins are just delicious. One 12oz can of sweetened condensed milk will give you enough to double a batch (24 muffins). I brought these twice to work already and they are devoured. Enjoy! -- posted by Kitty Kat Cook

Nature's Fruit-Wheat Mufffins

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:22:35 -0400

Lightly sweet and full of fiber, a healthy choice to start your day. -- posted by mama cocina

Darjeeling Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf: Fat-Free

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:15:19 -0500

A delectable and easy Tea Loaf with aromatic and fruity flavours! The beauty of these British and Irish style Tea Loaves or Brack, is that they are nearly always fat-free, making them a tasty snack to have with an afternoon cuppa, and without the guilt! I have added ginger for a subtle kick, and I have discovered that if you soak your fruit in Darjeeling tea, it lends a wonderful flavour to the fruit, you can use any tea of your choice however. Remember to start this Tea Loaf off the night before you wish to bake it, as the fruit steeps in the tea overnight, making them plump and moist. This Tea Loaf freezes well (in slices) and it will stay fresh for a week in an airtight tin. NB: A note on ingredient conversions to US cups; The conversion rate to US cups is very dependant on what type of sugar and flour you use - there is a different rate for white flour and wholemeal flour, as there is for caster (superfine) sugar and granulated sugar. We use weights for measurements, and US cups rely on volume! -- posted by French Tart

Beer Bread

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:55:29 -0500

Nov 2007 meal Like Super Suppers -- posted by Lisa Trinity Academy

Apple Loaf

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:54:44 -0500

A loaf that is moist with a delicate taste of apples. From Jean Paré. -- posted by Boomette

Cranberry Muffins

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:55:05 -0500

The sugar garnish is a must on these muffins. From Jean Paré. See the note below if you use fresh cranberries. -- posted by Boomette

Zucchini Nut Muffins

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:34:29 -0500

These muffins are delightfully moist, and bursting with flavor. But be warned, they are sinfully addictive ! -- posted by Karen Anne Newton RN

Peanut Butter Bread

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:17:55 -0500

Makes for a super jelly sandwich. Kids love it! -- posted by Desperada

Apple Apricot Bread

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:17:18 -0500

This recipe was born out of needing a quick bread recipe and being out of many ingredients, so I just used what I had! -- posted by CourtneyY5

Banana Bran Zucchini Bread

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:23:05 -0500

Wheat bran adds a little more nutrition to this already healthy bread. I tweaked this a bit and it turned out very good. -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Corn Spoon Bread from Scratch

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:02:13 -0500

No Jiffy mix and no shortening! -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Quinoa Muffins

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:53:11 -0500

From Everyday Food, January/February 2008. -- posted by Vino Girl

Whole Wheat Blueberry Scones

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:08:54 -0500

I'm posting this so I don't lose it.. I think I'll be trying this soon with all wholewheat pastry flour! -- posted by Chef #354339

Scrumptious Savoury Loaf With Sausage.

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:23:30 -0500

This is really delicious and I always get requests for the recipe whenever I make it. The sausage in this case is simply frankfurts or hot dogs which are placed whole in the middle of the loaf. This recipe is actually from Vefa Alexiou, who is a famous Greek TV chef, and it is quite easy to make. You can substitute any grated yellow cheese you like in the loaf but it must have at least half a cup of feta or it loses its unique flavour. It also looks great sliced on a platter and kids love it. -- posted by Perfectionist cook

Buttery Melt-In-Your-Mouth Sweet Cornbread

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:52:24 -0500

This is wonderful warm out of the oven with syrup :) -- posted by KITTENCAL

Alaskan Blueberry Lemon Tea Bread

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:35:27 -0500

When I lived in Alaska, during blueberry season it was fun to climb the mountains and pick blueberries. The one hazard was that the bears were doing the same thing so it was a race to see who got the most berries during the season. The joke is that if you saw a large pile of blueberries on the trail, turn around and go away because it means bears are in the area. Bears don't digest blueberries very well so they come out whole alot of the time. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Raspberry Peach Muffins

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:53:55 -0500

Just another muffin creation for the muffin and cupcake love event. I hope you enjoy these fruity muffins! -- posted by CulinaryExplorer

Healthy Harvest Breakfast Muffins

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:05:05 -0500

Yummy muffins pack a nutritious punch in the morning, great for a healthy grab-n-go breakfast. You can alter this recipe any way you like and with what you have on hand, very versatile. I started with Recipe # 8845 from Kathy-Lynn and tweaked it so much it turned into something else. Recipe includes a brown sugar & nut topping. I used almonds and walnuts, but any kind of nut would be good with this. -- posted by QueenAstroPirate

Tropical Spice Muffins

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:49:33 -0500

Absolutely delicious, moist & sweet. Packed with fiber and vitamins. Great for diabetics or those watching their fat and sugar intake. If you have trouble finding unsweetened dried mango, unsweetened coconut, ground flax seed, etc., check out natural foods stores such as Trader Joe's, co-ops, and ethnic grocers. -- posted by Veg*n

Very Berry Blueberry Muffins

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:28:33 -0500

A recipe from Splenda. I wrote 9-12 muffins. Cause you'll have 12 small muffins or 9 larger muffins. -- posted by Boomette

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:45:09 -0500

Banana muffins with chocolate chips. This recipe came from my grandmother's Fannie Farmer cookbook - but it was a banana bread recipe; I tweaked it to make muffins with chocolate chips. -- posted by kyliecross

Betty's of York Tea Room Fat Rascals - Fruit Buns/Scones

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:13:56 -0400

When I worked in York, I used to nip down to Betty's of York Tea Rooms in my lunch break and treat myself to one of these delicious buns! Actually, they are a cross between a bun and a scone, and Betty's Fat Rascals differ from some other recipes, as they have whole blanched almonds and glace cherries on top! The origin of the name is unknown, but they are thought to have been made since the mid 19th Century - under the name of Fat Rascals! They originate from Yorkshire and Durham, and are very popular in most bakeries in the North East of England. These tasty fruit and peel buns are wonderful with a cuppa, to take on a picnic or, to tuck into a lunch box for the hungry workers and children! The original recipe uses lard, probably where the word "Fat" comes from - but I am not a lover of lard, so I have specified butter. A poignant historical note: A few years after Bettys opened its doors in York war broke out, and Bettys in particular the basement Bettys Bar became a favourite haunt of thousands of airmen stationed around York. Bettys Mirror, on which many of them engraved their signatures with a diamond pen, remains on display today as a fitting tribute to their bravery, as obviously, some never came back. (NB: I note that a reviewer has said these are NOT Betty's Fat Rascals!! Well of course they aren't, as I don't have the "secret" recipe - but they are a very close match! There are dozens of Fat Rascals recipes throughout Yorkshire, this recipe is as close as you will get outside Betty's Tea Room! Enjoy them as a typical Yorkshire treat, as I still do in France!) -- posted by French Tart

Grilled Sourdough With Onion Butter

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:34:13 -0400

Perfect for you next barbecue! -- posted by Lvs2Cook

Garlic, Herb & Mustard Soda Bread

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:44:30 -0400

This is a deliciously thick and flavoursome bread - and vegan, lactose and egg free to boot! This makes the BEST ploughman's lunch - slice thickly and pile on a plate with sliced cold meats, cheese, sliced apple or pear and some chutney. -- posted by peachy_pie

Fed Up's Cornbread

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:15:00 -0400

Old fashioned cornbread -- posted by Hillbilly Fusion

Individual Blueberry Coconut Pound Cake Muffins

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:45:12 -0400

These are really moist and have a nice texture from the coconut with a bit of tang from the lemon zest. Although the tops are somewhat flat, they are very pretty with the coconut topping. This recipe makes 7 muffins. -- posted by cookiedog

Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:47:51 -0400

I created this recipe by mixing and matching several lemon poppy seed muffin and cake recipes. I also vegan-ized all the ingredients. Wow! These are sweet, without a ton of added sugar. These are soft and fluffy, without a ton of added fat or any margarine. I was skeptical of the recipe because Ive had mixed luck when tinkering with recipes, but I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. They were a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. -- posted by A.B. Hall

Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:48:38 -0400

This is my friend Mary's recipe and it is the best! It is very moist and freezes well. The kids go wild and they don't even realize they are eating veggies! -- posted by redtaz

Basic Muffins (With Variation Options)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:10:17 -0400

This is a basic muffin recipe that you can either leave plain or add other favorite ingredients to make them special. They are very easy and fast to make. It is great when you want to make a ton of muffins but want each batch to have a different flavor. I got this recipe from a very old cook book of my moms. she always baked from it and every recipe from it is absolutely yummy. Its called "Quick Breads" -- posted by CherryT

Easy Berry Bread

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:33:39 -0400

I got this recipe out of a cookbook I just bought for a friend and am putting it on here for safe keeping so I can make it too. -- posted by Newiegirl

Easy Peasy Hush Puppies

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:39:31 -0400

I ran into these by mistake--a very good mistake I might add. My brother and I love them! I would eat them all the time if I could. Aunt Jemima mix is a suggestion. It is sweeter than Bisquick and other brands. You can add powder sugar to the top to make it a dessert. Very easy and very good! -- posted by ThatHaitiChick

All-Bran Pineapple and Fruit Muffins

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:32:52 -0400

I love Kellogg's All Bran cereal and I'm always searching for healthy recipes to use it in. I found this on the www.allbran.com website this morning. -- posted by senseicheryl

Spice-Oat Muffins - Weight Watchers - Point Value 3

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:51:28 -0400

I always look forward to receiving my newest Weight Watchers magazines. Not only are the articles inspiring, but the recipes always sound so delicious! I like to put them here for safe keeping until I get a chance to make them. -- posted by senseicheryl

Very Moist Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:19:35 -0400

This is my own adaptation of banana bread, and it has turned out very moist. Lower sugar, more nutrient dense, too. Has a very fine texture due to the whole grain wheat. Try it, and you'll see! This freezes well for later use. -- posted by ^_^Elizabeth^_^

Moist Banana Bread

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:20:54 -0400

This is a great banana bread recipe. Banana's are among the only foods i DON'T like, but this bread is great! The recipe is from a church cookbook, and was submitted by Sally A. Springborn. -- posted by swimmer175

Ww Crumb-Topped Jumbo Bran Muffins

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:11:11 -0400

From the Weight Watchers Cookbook 'Take-Out Tonight!'. They're really big, dense muffins which are full of fibre and really fill you up and give you energy. They're the only muffin I've made that both me and my flatmate both like! You can eat them plain or split with jam/spread for breakfast, even heat them up and cover with syrup (I use sugar-free) for dessert. If you don't have a jumbo muffin pan, the recipe says you can use a 12-cup pan, reducing the cooking time to 25 minutes. They also work if you substitute the sugar for Splenda, which I did the first time I made them as that was all I had (but I added 1/4 cup of sugar-free marmalade to sweeten it a bit, which tasted yummy), and I also skipped the crumb topping and raisins, and they still tasted great. One time I made them, I added 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and one of mixed spice, which also tasted really nice, but my flatmate preferred them plain. It's a great basic recipe to play about with! -- posted by Rainbow*Bubbles

Yogurt-Bran Muffins

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:18:05 -0400

I found this recipe on the www.bettycrocker.com website this morning while searching for recipes that use Yoplait Yogurt. Here is what the website said: Yogurt and berries stir up into the best bran muffins. -- posted by senseicheryl

Mr. Food's Date Nut Bread

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:49:12 -0400

I love date nut bread spread with cream cheese or by itself. I'm posting this for safe keeping because I really want to try it soon. It sounds yummy! -- posted by Midwest Maven

Low Fat Dark Chocolate Muffins

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:53:22 -0400

These muffins are sweet and chocolatey; you'd never guess they're low fat. Soaking time for oats allowed for in times given. -- posted by Annacia

Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:13:01 -0400

From a Taste of Home booklet and submitted by L. Heyn. I find the addition of whole wheat flour gives these muffins a deeper taste. My kids enjoy these anytime and I love that they are a bit healthier overall. I do not make them with pecans but the original recipe included them so I'm making them optional. -- posted by HokiesLady

Wholemeal Apple & Cinnamon Scones

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:54:15 -0500

This is a recipe from Carnation, low in both sugar & fat, great for those watching their waistlines. -- posted by **Mandy**

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:38:15 -0500

A household favourite. Everyone who tries these loves them. I have to make these every couple of weeks because my family devours them! Not the recipe if you're looking for something healthy, mind you! Very moist, flavourful, and delicious! The coffee adds a nice dimension. Recipe Source: I've Got to Have THAT Recipe, Too! -- posted by frozen_rain

Banana Muffins

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:37:11 -0500

This recipe was given to me by a good friend, it's quick to prepare and easy to put together. Just mix the dried ingredients in a bowl, then blend the wet ingredients in another bowl and mix them together. Please note one Australian tablespoon is four US/UK teaspoons -- posted by Chef floWer

Moist Jumbo Banana Wheat/Oat Bran Muffins

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:14:55 -0500

Moist and flavorful these can be made with oat or wheat bran depending on what you have. You can put your choice of nuts (my fav is walnuts) or dried fruit and vary the amount of mashed banana and they still come out great. Since I started using this recipe 5 years ago, I have kept these muffins on hand in our freezer. I save my brown bananas, freeze them and when I get a good amount puree them in my cuisinart so I can triple the batch of muffins. You can also make these as regular size muffins. The batch would make 12 muffins and bake time would decrease to 15 minutes or so. -- posted by RussianMama

Soaked Grain Muffins or Quick Bread

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:52:23 -0500

This recipe is from Sue Gregg. I'm learning a little about soaking grains and beans to bring out their nutritionally quality and to cut the phytates. You may cut the recipe in half if you don't have a large enough blender (like a Vitamix). See add-ins in the directions. I used olive oil for the coconut and kefir and it worked fine. -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Poppy Seed Scones

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:39:37 -0500

I found this loverly recipe in a cooking magazine and it instantly appealed to me! It very easy and quick to put together and makes for a wonderful breakfast. Since I like to spread my scones with some jam, I use less sugar. So if you want them to be sweeter, just take more sugar. -- posted by Lalaloula

Poppy Seed Crumble Muffins

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:40:30 -0500

A very tasty and fluffy (you could even say spongy) muffin topped with yummy crumbs... What more can you ask for?! :) -- posted by Lalaloula

Zucchini-Sesame-Muffins

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:19:23 -0500

This is a very nice savoury breakfast muffin. Great for picnics or potlucks or really any time. It is moist, flavourful and very healthy too. Using toasted sesame adds some more flavour to it. -- posted by Lalaloula

Healthy Low-Fat Blueberry (Or Chocolate) Oatmeal Muffins

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:07:13 -0500

These are delicious, chewy muffins that burst with blueberries! Very wholesome, healthy, and low-fat! Mmmm! Note: cutting out the small amount of oil in the recipe will alter the texture. -- posted by I Can't Believe It's Healthy

Date Loaves (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 7)

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:25:28 -0500

This is Day 7: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can make a larger batch of these, and freeze them. they defrost well in the microwave! This breakfasbe followed by a mid-morning snack of 100g skim-milk flavoured yogurt. -- posted by Sara 76

Scottish Cheddar Cheese and Spring Onion Tea-Time Scones

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:34:36 -0400

Another one of my Scottish grandmother's recipes! I have several cheese scone recipes posted on Zaar, but this one is one of my favourites. Spring onions are also called green onions or scallions. My mum still makes these regularly and serves them filled with cream cheese (Boursin is great!) and cooked ham, a tea-time scone sandwich! Try to use a mature Scottish cheddar - my favourite comes from the Isle of Mull, but any mature farmhouse cheddar cheese will work. Another idea is to make mini versions of these scones for delightful appetisers, spread them with a filling of your choice - very welcome with a chilled wine or sherry! -- posted by French Tart

Spicy Apple-Carrot Muffins

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45:02 -0400

From the New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook, with a few adaptations. Soft, moist, flavorful and healthy. These muffins are NOT very sweet so choose a sweet apple variety or increase the honey to 1/2 cup if you prefer a sweeter muffin. -- posted by Procrasti-baker

Jordan Pond Popovers

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:46:28 -0400

These popovers are famously served at the Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park. This recipe was found online. -- posted by BB2011

Happy Trails Muffins

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:18:00 -0400

This gorgeous recipe for moist and flavorful yet also healthy muffins comes from " The Wild Wild West" cookbook, which I got of my wonderful swap partner and friend Tammie in the 2009 Cookbook Swap. I luv how easy and quick it comes together and how tasty the muffins are while still being good for you. -- posted by Lalaloula

Quick Food Processor Biscuits

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:31:51 -0400

These light, tasty biscuits are very quick when made in the food processor, but you can also make them without it. I adapted this recipe from one I found on the back of a baking powder can. -- posted by Holly Short

Cheese Scones (With Sesame Seeds)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:56:57 -0400

These are wonderful savoury scones, which I got from 99 cents traditional british cooking cookbook. What a great invest I have to say! ;) These are very easy to make and in my opinion have a great flavour, too. Let me know what you think! -- posted by Lalaloula

Soda Bread Scones

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:11:26 -0400

This recipe comes from a cookbook of Cynthia Barcomi and believe it or not the scones truly taste like miniature soda breads. A very yummy and special breakfast treat. -- posted by Lalaloula

Fluffy Scones

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:11:45 -0400

These are the fluffiest scones Ive ever made. They are so light and rise a lot, too. The key to getting them that way is to handle the dough as little as possible. You can also turn them into fruit scones by adding a desired amount of dried cherries, cranberries or raisins. -- posted by Lalaloula

Tahini Sunflower Seed Scones

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:58:22 -0400

These savoury scones use tahini in place of butter, which makes them quite healthy and also gives them a unique taste. They do have a slight sweetness and a lovely crunch from (roasted) sunflower seeds. Very yummy! You could use peanut butter and peanuts or cashew butter and cashews or almond butter and almonds, too. Whatever floats your boat. :) -- posted by Lalaloula

Four-Fruit Banana Muffins

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:23:18 -0400

This is a healthful and delicious way to make muffins! -- posted by SAHMchef

Pumpkin Scones (Vegan, Egg Free, Lactose Free, Still Delicious)

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:04:32 -0400

These scones are quite easy to make but just a hint from someone who made this mistake... Make sure you put them on the TOP shelf of the oven to prevent burnt bottoms :) -- posted by KristinV

Sun-Dried Tomato Damper

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:52:36 -0400

A twist on the traditional Australian damper bread recipe. Cooking time includes dough resting time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Paradise Scones

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:17:56 -0400

Modified this recipe; originally from Hershey. Posted for ZWT 5. -- posted by alligirl

Raisin-Cinnamon-Scones With Sesame-Caramel-Chunks

Sun, 10 May 2009 20:10:02 -0400

I came up with recipe myself when looking for a special sweet treat this weekend. It is very easy to prepare and also quite low in sugar, which makes it a little less sinful. I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do. If you cant find sesame-caramel bars, you might substitute some honey plus sesame seeds for them. -- posted by Lalaloula

Gibb's Oat Bran Muffins

Fri, 22 May 2009 11:56:04 -0400

from Simplify Your Life by Elaine St. James - Healthy, filling, and delish. You can double this recipe and freeze them when they've cooled. They are as good as fresh from the oven after being microwaved for 30 seconds on high. -- posted by CTRmom

Banana Bread With Cashews (Pao De Banana) - Portuguese Mozambiq

Sun, 24 May 2009 03:17:36 -0400

This recipe was found in "Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters". I haven't made it yet. -- posted by Debbie R.

Pirate's Gingerbread

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:53:12 -0400

My brother always calls this 'Pirate's Gingerbread' because it reminds him of Pirates of the Caribbean because of the rum! It's an adapted Weightwatchers recipe, and it's very sticky and keeps well for a week. I usually double the ginger, Perfect for a Pirate themed party! -- posted by Rainbow*Bubbles

Mischef-Maker's Mouth-Watering Muffins

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:27:36 -0400

This is a recipe I adapted from Allison Holst's Fruit Salad Muffins in her Muffins & Slices Cookbook. We didn't have any fruit salad, but we did have lots of apples that no one was eating. I added the spice, because not much can beat spicy stewed apples! These muffins are a perfect comfort food to wake up slowly with- coffee and hot apple spice muffins are a great way to meet the day. -- posted by MisChef-Maker

Fitness Muffins

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:03:51 -0400

These muffins are very tasty and also full of good for you veggies. What more could you ask for? ;) -- posted by Lalaloula

Brown Scones

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:09:40 -0400

This recipe for savoury scones come from Ruth Isabelle Ross' Irish Baking Book, which I bought while living in Ireland for a year. I think they are very tasty little things. If you find the basic recipe to plain, feel free to add herbs, cheese or other add-ins of your choice. Note: After Toni's review I went back and corrected my mistake concerning the amount of liquid ingredients. It should be fine now. -- posted by Lalaloula

Sarah's Fruit Loaf

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:14 -0400

This is a recipe that I was given over ten years ago from my lactose-intolerant friend, Sarah. It's very easy and I've made variations of it using wholemeal flour, different dried fruit or chocolate chips. It's great with a little butter and a cup of tea. -- posted by ashleyjams

Zucchini Bread- Williams Sonoma

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:31:10 -0400

Our garden had a zucchini that got out of hand, so we put it to use and made a double recipe of this bread. It was so good, now when I go out into my garden I pretend I don't see the small tender squash just so that I can pretend they got out of hand so I wouldn't be able to use them in anything but this bread. It is very moist and I bet your kids wouldn't even mind eating their veggies. -- posted by cookiedog

Sunshine Farm Lavender Tea Scones

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:54:52 -0400

These are some of the best scones I've ever eaten! Lovely served warm or cooled with butter, recipe #247961 or recipe #383209, lemon curd, or British clotted cream, and a cup of tea. From my friend Cameron. -- posted by BecR

Asparagus-Sour Cream-Muffins

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:45:23 -0400

These savoury muffins have a delicate taste of fresh green asparagus paired with black pepper and sour cream. I've made these for my daddy's birthday and thought they were great! Very unusual for a muffin, but very tasty! I hope you'll like them, too. -- posted by Lalaloula

Cream Cheese Garlic Muffins

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:45:46 -0400

These muffins have a very fluffy texture and a rich garlicky taste. They are greta served on a brunch buffet or as a snack. I like them spread with additional cream cheese or just plain, but you can use them in which ever way you like. Feel free to add or leave out ingredients to adjust them to your likings. -- posted by Lalaloula

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:43:18 -0400

I found these muffins in a book by the Australian Women's Weekly and made them for my Dad's birthday this year. The original recipe called for blackberries but I used blueberries instead. I'm sure they will be yummy with other berries as well. I also cut back on the sugar and butter used in the original and they still were very rich. Yum! Note: the cup measurements are based on the use of an Australian cup of 250 ml. -- posted by Lalaloula

Cheese-And-Olive Loaf

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:25:32 -0400

Think about adding herbs, bits of bacon, cubes of cooked chicken, canned tuna, chopped sauteed onions, sun-dried tomatoes or diced ham. Chez Patricia Wells: A Dinner with Friends and Truffles-Lots of Them. This loaf will keep for up to three days, if wrapped well in saran wrap or tin foil. If served in true French fashion, this loaf is meant to be served as pre-dinner nibble with a glass of Champagne or white wine or a chilled rose. It is also very good served with salads. -- posted by Manami

Pizza Muffins

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:36:44 -0400

I found this recipe in a swedish magazine i got in a pharmacy in Örebro called "apoteket". They remind me of a really nice summer holiday me an DH had there in 2009. My favorite is cheese (i use feta) and artichoks. Please tell me which filling you used if you rate my recipe, thank you so much! -- posted by Iceland

I Can't Believe It's Low Fat Carrot Bread

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:07:17 -0400

So moist and delicious you will never believe it is low fat. The original recipe given to me by my BF's mother used oil instead of applesauce, 2% milk and a cup of white sugar, I also added the vanilla. I changed the recipe to what it is now and he never knew the difference. -- posted by katdi

Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:44:33 -0400

This Californian olive recipe was sent to me by some lovely Bed and Breakfast guests (now good friends), who come from Temecula in California. They have stayed with us a couple of times now and love this part of SW France, and the food and wine! They grow olives and avocados, and regularly send me a selection of "California Growers" recipe leaflets, magazines and cookbooks, as well as a box of avocados every year! Always a treat! I have made these scones/biscuits several times now for appetisers and nibbles, as well as for picnics - they are delicious when eaten warm with fresh butter, mustard and ham. I make these with French olives, but I am sure my friends don't mind! -- posted by French Tart

Healthier Right Side Pineapple Cake

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:54:40 -0400

Delicious and healthier pineapple cake. It's perfect for the morning coffee. Very easy to make and very fast. Fruit can be substitute with any other fruit you like: apples, pears, peaches, apricots... use your imagination:) -- posted by zori

Blueberry Muffins - Low Calorie

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:43:33 -0400

I made a few changes to a recipe of my mothers to make it a little more healthier -- posted by Chef #1345159

Classic Tea Time Cream Scones

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:48:06 -0400

This lovely recipe for scones comes from the book "Simply Scones" by L. Weiner and B. Albright, which I got for my bday yesterday. They taste great as is or spread with jam or clotted cream or even with some cheese melted on top. This I discovered when accidentally putting the cheese on the wrong scones before baking two different kinds. :) Hahaha... -- posted by Lalaloula

Banana Biscuit Scones

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:32:52 -0400

I threw this together for quick breakfast one morning using what I had on hand- lots of bananas. It is a basic biscuit recipe with a banana twist. Be sure to mix using a light hand. Top with butter, jam, coconut oil, or your favorite other topping. You can use all milk or buttermilk in place of milk and yogurt. I was just using up the last of my plain yogurt. -- posted by Cooking4TenOfUs

Mani's Bakery's High Protein Muffin

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:33:14 -0400

This recipe comes from the LA Times Food section's SOS column posted in response to reader pleading. It is an adapted recipe from the bakery. You need jumbo muffin tins to get the 14 muffins from this - regular tins will yield more muffins & likely need a slightly shortened cooking time. Should be getting about 11 grams of protein & 9 grams of fiber with about 32 grams of fat - but a lot of that is coming from the seeds & canola oil. Just the thing for hiking, fishing or hunting - easy to eat & needs no fridge! -- posted by Buster's friend

Yoghurt Corn Muffins With Corn

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:07:45 -0400

These muffins are fluffy, soft and very yummy! They feature three types of flour and use yoghurt in place of milk to give them a softer texture. They taste rather sweet if you use the sugar, but you could also turn them into savoury bites by adding some ground chili or other spices to the dough. Feel free to play with this basic recipe. -- posted by Lalaloula

Ricotta, White Chocolate Chip, and Walnut Muffins

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:05:54 -0400

This produces a very thick batter so hand mixing is best (unless you have a kitchen aid, which I do not). Also the batter is very sticky and I found that my second batch was easier to work with after it stood. The choice is up to you but I will let mine stand next time before filling the muffin cups. These little treasures taste wonderful with a cuppa afternoon coffee. -- posted by invictus

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:03:01 -0500

These tasty morsels come from King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking. I typically sub in either 1/2 cup to 1 cup of white flour to lighten them up a little. These will disappear from your breakfast table faster than you realize! My toddler gobbles these up! -- posted by Hadice

Cranberry Muffins

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:45:22 -0500

This is a great breakfast and/or snack muffin! The yogurt keeps it extremely moist and the cranberries will keep you on your toes. The recipe can be halved and the finished muffins frozen. Please note that most of the prep time is slicing your cranberries! If you have a food processor, it definitely helps. -- posted by Rhapsodies

Buttermilk and Sour Cherry Scones for Afternoon Tea and Picnics

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:23:23 -0500

A delightful and EASY scone recipe that is perfect for a proper afternoon tea or to take on a picnic. Dried sour cherries are sensational and give a deep essence of cherry flavour to these scones, whilst the buttermilk makes them light and airy. This is a casual eating scone, easy to rustle up, and is perfect when eaten fresh from the oven with butter and maybe some cherry jam and cream too! If taking on a picnic, wrap the scone in a clean tea towel to keep it warm and pack the butter and jam separately. Makes one large scone, which is marked to split into wedges when served. -- posted by French Tart