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SANDRA'S WILD ALASKA BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS from SCRATCH

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While recently picking my first batch of Wild Alaska Blueberries from my front yard, I decided to come up with a muffin recipe from scratch. End result...these streusel topped muffins turned out absolutely fabulous! Yields: (12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30-35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Berries 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups fresh wild Alaska blueberries Wet 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon powder (or zest) 1/2 cup 2% milk Dry 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt Streusel 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, diced METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 12 paper liners in regular-size muffin tin slots, then spray liners with baking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablesp...

SANDRA'S BAKED DONUT HOLES

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A delightful and airy confection! I guarantee you won't be able to stop with just 1, 2, 3 or 4... Yield: (Appx. 60 Donut Holes) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 10-12 Mins. per batch INGREDIENTS Special equipment: Mini Muffin Tin (24/batch) Batter: 1 large egg, beaten 1-1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) Finishing: Brush warm donut holes with: --1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (in microwave-proof bowl for 30 secs) --Place in large Ziploc bag (for shaking warm donut holes to coat) 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spot spray with Bakers Joy each mini muffin tin cup; set aside  (or with oil then dusted with flour) -- this process will be repeated for each batch to prevent donut holes from sticking . In a medium bowl, add egg a...

SANDRA'S 30-MINUTE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP with CHEDDAR CORNBREAD

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An all-time favorite...a quick and easy comfort meal that's oh so healthy for you! Be sure to favorite/print out this recipe as I'm sure you'll want to prepare this each and every time you find you have leftover chicken and/or turkey on hand... Servings: (6) Prep/Cook: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS Soup: 1/2 tablespoon light olive 2 cups diced celery 1 cup diced carrots Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/4 cup dry minced onion 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons dried parsley, divided (see below) 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground poultry seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire 3 precooked, boned, skinned chicken thighs, roughly shredded, then cut into bite-size pieces 2 green onions, cut into 1/4" slices (both white and green parts) 1 (reserved) tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas Noodles: Prepared and ...

Jam Filled Muffins

Do you have fond memories like I do of Mom making these? I asked her for the recipe and she couldn't find it or couldn't remember where it was or something. She told me to just look for a basic sweet muffin recipe.  Well here's the one I use.  They are even good plain.  We also put jam and peanut butter in the center. So good for breakfast or dessert or a cold winter day. You don't need a reason. Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Jam Preparation Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together egg, milk, and oil until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spoon batter into lightly greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. (Or fill 1/3 full, blob of jam, blob of batter.) Bake at 400� for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Don't forget...