I went to the library and checked out The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking With Herbs
. Those of you that know me, know that is Pamspeak for "I went to the library, checked out that book, loved it, and it is now on it's way to me from Amazon."
I can't help it. I wasn't expecting it to be filled with recipes. I was planning on doing some spring reading getting ready for the rebirth of my herb garden. But, did I mention the recipes? Did I mention: Polenta Triangles with Rosemary and Walnuts, Ricotta and Herb Frittata, Sage Relish, Cardamom Apples with Bay Leaf Cream? Never again, will I wonder what to make for Weekend Herb Blogging. Never. Again.
My only herb that is flourishing right now is my rosemary (well that and the chives that are popping up everywhere). So, I settled on Cranberry Rosemary Muffins. Oh my gosh, they were wonderful. Sweet and savory.
Cranberry Rosemary Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 ½ cup cranberries lightly chopped (I used a food processor)
- ½ cups pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400f. Lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combing the egg, orange juice, milk, and butter.
- Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, blending lightly (or just until moistened). Fold in the orange peel, cranberries, pecans and rosemary.
- Fill the muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of muffin comes out clean.
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cityteacher1 says
Hi -- just stumbled upon this recipe and decided to try it. it's a great combination of flavors, and i will be making it again! thanks for sharing!
Kevin says
I like the sound of using herbs in muffins.
Lori Lynn says
Oh, I have to take a look at that book!
Tasty looking muffin there.
LL
Grace says
i tend to add rosemary to every vegetable i ever roast, but pairing it with fruit? haven't done it, will do it. soon. 🙂
Paula says
Hey, Pamspeak is a good thing! I have a similar condition myself! This is a really interesting recipe! The sweet and savory components are not something I've seen before! YUM! Looking forward to more of your weekend herb blogging posts!
Terri and Bob says
Two of my faves together!
Pam says
Susan - look for some muffin tins at the resale store!
Long - yes, it was yum!
Joanne - I know,I wouldn't have either.
Joan - oh, that's sad about your rosemary plant. I had a hard time at first, but once mine got big enough, it has no problems now.
EMama - they did!
Marjie - yep, working through my cranberry "collection"
E4H - let me know if you try it.
Kathy - it really is good.
Ruth - I'm glad I'm not the only one spends more money after a trip to the library!
Michelle - I'm going to have to try it more often.
Pam says
Looks great!
Shari@Whisk: a food blog says
Sounds like a good cookbook find! Love the flavor combination.
Ruth Daniels says
They sound fantastic. And I'm with you...checking out a cookbook and then having to own it!
Tatersmama says
Ahhhh, these sound wonderful! I'm more of a savory person than a sweet person ( well I AM sweet, but y'all know what I'm sayin') so these sound like they would be right up my alley!
E Mama says
I wish for smell o vision..I bet they smell yummy.
Joan's Good Life says
These sound scrumptious! I will have to make these! But first I must go shopping because my rosemary plant did not survive the winter here so I have no fresh rosemary... boo-hoo. And I believe I will see if our library has the book. It sounds far too interesting to pass up! Thanks again Pam! You're a wonderful resource! =-)
Joanne says
I wouldn't have thought of putting rosemary in a sweet muffin, but it's nice to know that the flavors meld well. That reminds me, I have some cranberries in the freezer I need to start using...
Long dark hair, blue eyes says
Yum!
Michelle says
I just love throwing savory herbs into sweets...so good, in fact amazingly good!
Cranberries and Rosemary are a perfect match!
Susan D says
I've got to get me some muffin tins. I know....it's crazy to not have them. AND....I'm going on the hunt for some new cook books at resale stores. I'll let you know how that goes for me. Blessings, Susan
Kathy says
Sounds like a delicious muffin, love cranberries and love rosemary too.
E4H says
I've heard of Cranberry-orange, but this is a new one that I may have to try this weekend!
Marjie says
Interesting combo! And, of course you used cranberries. I just discovered craisins a couple of weeks ago, and I'm hooked. Just a comment from a kindred cranberry fan!