A Texan Take on Blueberry Muffins


Updated 05/18/12 2:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blueberry Corn Muffins

As a food enthusiast growing up in Texas, it was blueberry muffins for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. I always wondered what would happen if the two collided — which is why I created this a rich, buttery cornbread muffin oozing with fresh blueberries. It's subtly sweet and surprisingly light on the palate. With a sour pungency from the Greek yogurt and a bright, floral flavor from the Read more

5 Ways to Enjoy Chia Seeds


Updated 12/19/11 10:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chia Seeds Recipes

Though they are an ancient superfood, it seems like chia seeds are finally getting some attention! High in protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s — what's not to love about chia? Just one ounce (about two tablespoons) of chia seeds provides 11 grams of fiber, four grams of protein, 177 milligrams of calcium, and 4.9 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. Read on to learn ways to add more Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Ginger Pear Corn Muffins


Updated 01/27/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Corn Muffins Recipe With Pear and Candied Ginger

Welcome back to the fourth annual 12 Days of Edible Gifts series. Today's treat: corn muffins with a seasonal twist of pear and candied ginger. I'm crazy for corn muffins in general — I love the sweet, savory flavor and the hearty texture — but I especially love them as edible gifts because they're so versatile. Incorporating seasonal fruit and spiced with festive candied ginger, these Read more

Fresh For the Picking: 12 Healthy Berry Recipes


Updated 07/15/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Berry Recipes

An unending supply of fresh berries is definitely one of the highlights of Summer. It's fun to eat them fresh, but the amount of recipes you can make with them is staggering. For a home cook this is pretty close to paradise. From muffins to cocktails — and even pizza! — here are 12 healthy berry recipes that we've got in heavy rotation this season. Read more

Delilicious: St. Patty's Day Muffins For the Top of the Mornin'


Updated 08/08/11 1:55 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

St. Patty's Day Treats

This year St. Patrick's Day falls on a Wednesday, which means your family will be rushing through the school and work week and lucky if you remember to wear green tees (seriously, don't forget that kids pinch!). If you're too busy chasing a pot of gold to make a whole St. Patty's Day spread, add a little semi-homemade green treat first thing in the morning with healthy muffins decked out with a Read more

8 Out-of-the-Kitchen Uses For Muffin Tins


Updated 02/21/11 3:29 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Alternative Uses For Muffin Tins

I have a collection of vintage muffin tins that I adore but rarely get around to actually baking in. Is this the case at your house, too? Maybe it's time to take the muffin tins out of the kitchen and transfer them to another part of your home. Take a look at a few ideas for using them around the house. Use tins for organizing jewelry. Use them for molds for handmade bars of soap. Organize Read more

OnSugar Blog: BelleStyle Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe


Updated 11/04/10 9:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chocolate Chip Muffins For Kids

Lots of moms like to think out loud and heatherkorn26 is one of them. In her latest post on her blog, Belle Style Family, the avid baker shares a muffin recipe that packs in whole grains, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. Looking for a great tasting way to add in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber to your kids diet?  My kids love these muffins and I know that they are good for them!  These muffins are Read more

Mini Stuffing Muffins Make Fun, Fabulous Thanksgiving App


Updated 11/01/10 5:17 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Apple and Onion Stuffing Recipe

After the turkey, nothing says Thanksgiving quite like stuffing. The delicious combination of moist bread and seasoned vegetables is unlike any other dish around. The fact that most people only enjoy it once a year makes it even more addictive. Although some hate on Rachael Ray for giving her dishes wacky names, I've always been a fan of her "stuffing muffins." The individual sized portions of Read more

Weekend Improv: Cutie-Pie Banana Muffin 'Wich


Updated 02/03/10 2:00 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Weekend Improv: Cutie-Pie Banana Muffin 'Wich

Here, OnSugar blog Between the Bread teaches us how to turn banana walnut muffins into adorable sandwiches.Last weekend, I decided to bake, a very rare occurrence for me: banana walnut muffins designed to fight PMS! Though they definitely tasted healthy, they were yummy enough to put me in a good mood, moist and flavorful. Of course I couldn't resist making at least one of them into a whoopie Read more

Muffin Top Tin: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 08/31/09 8:04 AM · Posted by partysugar · 24 comments

Muffin Top Tin: Love It or Hate It?

Ever since I saw this muffin top pan ($19.95) on Serious Eats the other day, I can't seem to get it out of my head. The author of the story, a self-professed muffin-bottom lover, employs the pan to make other things, like individual quiches, gratins, and tarts. I, too, have never really understood the allure of the muffin top, but after reading the descriptive uses for the pan, I kind of want Read more