Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Music to Clean by!

Nothing like scrubbing to the oldies! It actually makes the task seem ...fun. No, really! It is no secrete that I hate housework. I mean I love cooking and mending and crafting and decorating and menu planning and hosting dinner parties - that stuff brings me joy. But scrubbing toilets? ICK! but it has to be done. I like to put on some energetic music to get it through it. Today it is Abba, The Bee Gees and Elton John and just to add some modern, some Scissor Sisters.



Monday, March 14, 2011

Muffin Monday: Sweet treats - Buttermilk Cinnamon

Ingredients:

1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature

2/3 c. sugar
1 egg

1 1/2 c. WW all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground clove

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

toping: Cinnamon sugar made from 1 Tbs cinnamon and 8 Tbs sugar and melted butter to brush muffins


350°F. Oven prepare muffin pan (I make 12 mini muffins with this recipe)

combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and beat well

In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cloves.

Add wet to dry and stir until moistened batter will be lumpy

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean,15 to 20 minutes.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Muffin Monday : Savoury Breakfast- Sausage and Cheddar

Sausage and Cheddar

Ingredients

2 cups WW all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 sausage links, cooked and cubed
1 small red pepper diced
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne Powder (optional)
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup coconut oil

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a another bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.