Tasty Cook Recipes

Classic Bran Muffins

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 40 Min
SERVINGS - 12

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 1 egg
* 2/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

2. Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.

3. Beat together oil, egg, sugar and vanilla and add to buttermilk/bran mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture, until just blended. Fold in raisins and spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.

4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

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Classic Bran Muffins

Tags: muffins

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Turkey Tomato Pizza

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
SERVINGS - 6

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
* 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
* 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey, julienned
* 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
* 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
* 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
* 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS

1. Unroll the pizza crust onto a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Combine the mayonnaise and lemon peel; spread over crust. Sprinkle with Mexican or mozzarella cheese and basil. Top with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and Swiss cheese. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onion.

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Turkey Tomato Pizza

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Easy French Toast

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 15 Min
SERVINGS - 2

INGREDIENTS

* 1 egg
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 pinch salt
* 2 slices bread

DIRECTIONS

1. Beat together egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.

2. Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat.

3. Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 20 second on each side, or until thoroughly coated.

4. Cook bread until both sides are lightly browned and crisp. Serve hot.

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Easy French Toast

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Apple Muffins

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 1 Hr
SERVINGS - 12

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup apple juice
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 cup apples - peeled, cored and finely diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine apple juice, oil, and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.) Stir in chopped apples.

3. Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

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Apple Muffins

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Pumpkin Stew

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 2 Hrs
READY IN 2 Hrs 10 Min
SERVINGS - 9

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
* 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
* 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
* 4 cups water
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 3 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.

2. Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.

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Pumpkin Stew

Tags: pumpkin, stew

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