Tina's Chic Corner

Baking Muffins 101

July 17th, 2013Tina4 Comments

It’s official. I will never buy pre-made store-bought muffins again! They are so simple and quick to make at home. In fact, they often taste better than store-bought muffins. If you’re familiar with my blog, I like to bake muffins…a lot of muffins. 🙂 Along the way, I’ve learned some easy but important tips to baking awesome muffins and I wanted to pass them on to you. Baking Tips: 1. Do not over mix the muffin batter. If you over mix muffin batter then you will likely end up with dense rubbery muffins. When baking muffins you want to mix the …

Crispy Baked Eggplant & Ricotta Stacks

July 14th, 2013Tina8 Comments

Do you ever get tired of eating the same dinners from your rotation? I do. I search for new ideas, try them out, and some work, some not so much. This recipe was a success! The crispy baked eggplant pieces are layered with ricotta cheese to create a tasty and healthy vegetarian meal. It’s a little bit like a simple lasagna. Crispy Baked Eggplant & Ricotta Stacks Recipe (About 4 Servings) Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, cut into thick slices 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, …

Mashed Cauliflower

July 12th, 2013Tina8 Comments

I indulge with sweets so the rest of my diet needs to be healthy. Everything in moderation, right? It’s hard to find healthy dishes that honestly taste delicious so when I find one that I adore I simply must share. 🙂 This may look like mashed potatoes, but it’s really mashed cauliflower. It’s lovely smooth consistency mirrors mashed potatoes, but it stands on its own in the taste department. Mashed Cauliflower Recipe (4 Servings) Ingredients: 1 bag (20 ounce bag) frozen cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon …

Blueberry Scones

July 8th, 2013Tina27 Comments

Are you a muffin or a scone person? You may certainly enjoy both (like I do), but everyone seems to gravitate towards one or the other. I prefer muffins, my husband prefers scones, but either of us will happily eat either. 🙂 I love baking with blueberries when they are in season (so they taste better and cost less than the net worth of a small country) so I put them in all sorts of goodies. These scones have a lovely vanilla flavor base and they’re loaded with lots of plump blueberries. Blueberry Scones Recipe (8 Servings) Ingredients: 2 and 3/4 cups …