Cheesy Garlic Herb Paprika Tomato Muffins Food

MEDITERRANEAN SAVOURY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C/320°F fan).
• Brush a 12 hole standard muffin tin generously with butter
• Whisk Dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk Wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Pour Wet into the Dry ingredients bowl. Mix 8 times.
• Add cheese, feta, sun dried tomato, capsicum, olives and green onion. Mix as few times as possible just to incorporate remaining bits of flour - no more than 7 big stirs (secret to soft muffs).
• Divide between 12 holes in muffin in (I use an ice cream scooper). Batter should be thick and fill muffin tin slightly mounded (see video)
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and crusty and spring back when touched in the centre.
• Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Serve warm for optimum experience!

HERBS AND CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, chili powder (if using), and sugar. Whisk thoroughly.
• Add the grated cheese and chopped parsley to the flour mixture and mix until all incorporated.
• Add the egg, vegetable oil, applesauce, and buttermilk (or kefir) and mix with a spatula just until no flour is visible. Do not overmix.
• Line medium sized muffin pan with muffin liners AND SPRAY WITH COOKING OIL (this is important!)Alternatively: You don't have to line with paper liners, you can just spray the muffin tin with cooking oil directly.
• Evenly divide the batter between 16 cups.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
• If you are not using muffin liners, then run a butter knife around the muffins while they are still hot to loosen them from the pan.

SAVOURY CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F (standard) or 160C/320F (fan).
• Place butter and garlic in a microwave proof bowl and melt in 30 second bursts. Mix.
• Brush a 12 hole standard muffin tin generously with butter, being sure to slather with some garlic. Reserve some butter to brush tops.
• Whisk Dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk Wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Pour Wet into the Dry ingredients bowl. Mix 8 times. Add cheese, mix as few times as possible just to incorporate remaining bits of flour - no more than 7 big stirs (secret to soft muffs).
• Divide between 11 holes in muffin in (I use an ice cream scooper). Batter should be thick and fill muffin tin to top (if in ball shape due to scooper, leave as is). See video.
• Bake for 22 - 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and crusty and spring back when touched in the centre.
• Remove onto cooling rack, brush with remaining butter (microwave again if needed) and cool slightly before getting stuck into them!

ITALIAN HERB MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, sugar, Italian seasoning, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic powder. Serve with warm muffins.

CHEESY GARLIC, HERB, PAPRIKA & TOMATO MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 210°C.
• Put the grated cheese, flour, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic granules, and herbs into a large bowl.
• Mix lightly with your fingertips to combine. Make a well in the center.
• In another container, beat the egg and milk until evenly combined.
• Pour all the liquid onto the dry ingredients.
• Fold the two mixtures together, drawing in all the flour from the sides of the bowl until all ingredients are incorporated. Try not to overmix.
• Grease your deep muffin pan well.
• Spoon mixture off a tablespoon, helping it off with another spoon, into the pan. Fill each hole with as much as is needed to use up all of the batter.
• Place a slice of tomato on top of each muffin. Lightly brush each slice with a little melted butter or oil.
• Sprinkle with additional salt, cheese or paprika if desired.
• Bake at 210C for about 12 minutes, or until tomato slices are cooked (they'll look a bit shrivelled), muffins spring back when pressed, and muffins look golden brown.
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan.
• To easily remove from pan, slide a butterknife around the sides of each muffin, and then lift. Tip: If muffins are stuck, put a plate or rack on top of muffin tray and flip tray over. Smooth a wet teatowel or sponge over the base of each muffin cavity for 1 or so minutes, then give the tray a light shake. Keep spongeing and lightly shaking until all muffins have come out. This method should release your muffins from their tray without breaking.
• Serve!

COURGETTE, TOMATO & PAPRIKA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Place the courgettes in a bowl with the onion & garlic & mix well.
• In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, eggs and olive oil with a whisk. Season and stir in the flour and baking powder to make a smooth, thick batter. Mix the batter into the grated courgette mixture.
• Heat a 20cm non stick ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the courgette mixture; top with the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes on the hob, then transfer to the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until golden and firm to the touch.
• Remove from the oven and gently ease the cake out of the pan.

CREAMY TOMATO AND SUMMER HERB SOUP

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium.
• Add the onion and saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and water, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth, in batches, if necessary (use caution when blending hot liquids).
• Set a strainer over the saucepan.
• Pour the puree through the strainer, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon or spatula to extract as much of the pulp as possible; discard the seeds and skin.
• Whisk the sour cream and tarragon into the soup.
• Stir over low heat until the soup is hot, but not boiling.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SAVOURY ITALIAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases.
• Sift the flour into a large bowl, add a pinch of salt, and rub in the butter with your fingertips until combined. Stir through the oregano and cheese.
• Whisk the tomato pesto into the buttermilk and add 3/4 of the liquid to the flour mixture.
• Gradually stir in the remaining liquid to form a softish dough. Fill muffin cases with mixture and place a semi-dried tomato quarter on top of each muffin.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve warm.

GARLIC MOZZARELLA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Combine flour, baking powder, oregano, basil and salt in a bowl and mix well. Stir in shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is coated in the flour mixture.
• In a separate bowl combine milk, butter, egg and garlic. Stir well. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
• Grease muffin pan and fill cups 2/3 of the way full of mix.
• Bake at 400º for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
• These reheat well.

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, cheese, onions and garlic; spread on bread halves, if desired, sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Wrap each half in foil. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or freeze. , Unwrap and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes (20-25 minutes if frozen) or until puffed but not brown. Cut into slices.

CREAM CHEESE GARLIC MUFFINS

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Make a well in the centre.
• In a second bowl combine eggs, oil, yoghurt, minced garlic and cream cheese. Pour into the well and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
• Fill dough into prepared muffin tins (well greased or paper-lined) and bake in the preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for 20 minutes or until well risen and golden bown.