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Rita's Recipes are included each week in Ron Wilson's 'In the Garden' email newsletter. |
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Rita
Heikenfeld, CCP: Macy’s Regional Culinary Professional /
Herbalist / Author / Local TV |
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Blender Whole Orange Date Muffins |
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(Make up to a day ahead. Keep wrapped at room temperature.) |
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1 juice orange, about 8 oz, with peel, washed and dried ½ cup orange juice ½ cup chopped dates 1 egg ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut up and softened 1-3/4 cup flour ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon each: baking powder and soda ½ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400. Cut orange into 8 pieces and remove seeds. Put orange pieces, juice and dates in blender. Puree. Add egg and butter and blend. Set aside. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Pour orange mixture over top and stir gently to combine. Pour into sprayed muffin tins, filling about 2/3 full, and bake 15-20 minutes, until top springs back when pushed with finger. Don't overbake. Makes 12 muffins, or about 18 mini-muffins. (If making mini-muffins, check after about 10 minutes).
Tips from Rita's Herb Garden: LAVENDER! Lavender means "to wash" and it is a great bath and aromatherapy herb. It can create a peaceful state of mind. During the plagues in France, glove makers used lavender to scent the leather. They were reputedly one of the few who stayed healthy! Like rosemary, lavender doesn't like wet feet but does love sun and good drainage. Add lavender to honeys and sugars. Or mix with cider vinegar and distilled water for a soothing skin splash. Herbes de Provence always contain lavender. More recipes, etc. on Rita's web site: www.abouteating.com |
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