HOMEMADE BUTTERED PECANSNothing says "the holiday's" like buttered pecans. My recipe will get compliments from everyone. It is so easy to put together and you can use your favorite nut if you want. More homemade appetizer recipes at the end of the page.
Great over puddings, ice cream or even biscuits, these pecans are quick to make and so good to have on hand. 1/2 cup pecan halves, whole or chopped Line a plate with double thickness of paper towels and keep it near the stove. Put a small skillet over medium heat and toss in the pecans. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until they are slightly toasted. Add the butter and continue to cook, turning, until the pecans have absorbed almost all of the butter; approximately two more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the salt and turn the pecans out onto the paper towels. Cover with another double layer of paper towels and pat to gently remove some of the excess butter. Cool to room temperature. |
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HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE
2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
Top the muffins with my Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting
(only make half of the recipe)
whole strawberries, halved (garnish)
powdered sugar (garnish)
PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Grease or use paper lined muffin tin; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, oil and strawberry extract. Stir into the dry ingredients and mix JUST until incorporated (there will be lumps). Fold in quartered strawberries.
Spoon into greased muffin tins and sprinkle tops lightly with white sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and top with a dollop of cream cheese frosting. Nestle a halved strawberry on top and smile. You just created a "good thing."
Strawberry Banana Muffins
add 3/4 cups strawberries and
3/4 cup chopped banana
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
add 1 cup strawberries and
1/2 cup chopped rhubarb
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