Sunshine Muffins

These orange muffins start with a whole fresh orange, peel and all.They are quickly made in a food processor.If you don't have a food processor you can pureethe orange and juice in a blender.Cut the orange into 8 pieces and drop in the bowlwith 1/2 C orange juice.Puree about 1 minute.Add egg and melted butter. Blend until smooth.Add the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.Pulse a few times just until blended.Pour into sprayed muffin tin.Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400. Let sit for 5 minutes before removing.Enjoy warm.  Butter and raspberry jam would be good too.Or let the muffins cool and glaze.You can...

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Kebab vegetables with Paneer | Indian Appetizers

Tandoored food items are always in my favorite list. Any dish which is cooked directly under fire has a unique smoked flavor which is unique and makes it even more tasty. Though grilling or barbecueing goes hand in hand with meat or fish, vegetables and paneer also make a very good grilled food. So here, I present grilled vegetables with paneer. Feel free to use any vegetables of your choice and the options are endless..Ingredients:Barbecue sticks - 8Paneer - 200 g - cubedRed bell pepper - 1 - cut into 1" piecesOnions - Cut into 1" piecesFor the kebab paste:Curd/Yogurt - 1/4 cupSalt - 1/2 tspTandoori masala - 1 1/2 tbsp (available in Indian grocery...

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Kadai Mushroom | Indian Curry Recipes

Mushrooms is one of my favorite vegetables. I love its simple flavor and meaty texture very much that I grab a box whenever I go for grocery shopping. I try to sneak in mushrooms in every possible dish from pastas to omelets, but every now and then I make mushroom as a side dish for rotis. Did you know mushroom is a great side for curd rice? Try it next time and you will love it. I have tried Kadai Mushroom from Denny's space for a  couple of times but managed to get some clicks this time.Ingredients:Original Recipe hereMushroom - white or button - 1/2 lb - cleaned and quarteredGreen bell pepper - cut into 1" pieces - 1/2 cupOnions...

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Cranberry Glazed Chicken

Dinner couldn't be any easier thancranberry glazed chicken. Serve with white or wild rice and a green vegetable.Saute the chopped onion in a little oil. Add the cranberry sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Heat, stirring until well combined and the cranberry sauce melts.I always use the larger 14-oz can of whole berry sauceand store the rest in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Use 3-4 boneless breasts, cut into serving size pieces if very large. Put into a sprayed shallow casserole. Salt and pepper the chicken and pour the sauce over.Bake at 350 uncovered for 35-45 minutes until glazed.You...

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting | Cupcake (Icing) Recipes

Carrot cake cupcakes are another easy to make bakes, which are as tasty like any other cupcakes. These are so flavorful and aromatic with the addition of ground cinnamon. This is my DH's favorite kind of cake and he always picks up a slice for himself whenever we visit our local bakery. I never dared to bake one by myself, given that he loves the bakery version why take a risk. When I was planning to make something for Carrots event at Reva's blog, I asked him for suggestion for the dish to make with Carrots. His immediate reply was "Carrot Cake!!". So I gained up my courage and started to bake it. Made it as little cupcakes because I think they...

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Chicago Style Hot Dogs~Franks For The Memories!

This is the dog of choice for anyone who hasever lived in Chicago. Chicago dogs are classic and a big favorite of sports fans and everyone from "hardhats" to "power suits". Every neighborhood sells them. Everybody eats them!An all beef frank piled with toppings.Here are the must-have ingredients that you'll need to build one.Poppy seed buns are a must! I couldn't find them in my area so I cheated and buttered the buns and sprinkled on poppy seeds.Cut up and ready to go: chopped onions, dill spears, tomato wedges, sport peppers  if you can find them.(I used jalapeno, you can also use poblano...

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