Saturday, January 19, 2013

Lemon Pistachio Cornmeal Muffins



 I wasn't sure about the combination here, but I've learned in baking, as in life, that one needs to take chances sometimes and go with what isn't so familiar. It can only lead to a sincere learning process and discovery of things that we may never have known, whether for the positive or the not so positive. When we learn something new, even if to realize that it is something we don't want to incorporate in our lives, then the learning was a success. My, my, how philosophical we are today. And all because of some muffins!

So what did I learn here? That I love pistachios (although I knew that already) and I don't use them enough in my baking. The combination of lemon and pistachio is so right.. who would have thought?! I am definitely a "texture" eater- besides taste of course, I am always looking for the texture of food. Texture can make or break it for me. The texture of these cornmeal muffins "makes" it for sure. Best eaten warm right out of the oven with a little slab of butter melting over the top, but also good warmed up later in the microwave (just a few seconds is all you need) or oven. These are great breakfast muffins or for that matter, great anytime muffins.



You can find the very simple recipe here. Enjoy!

11 comments:

  1. I have to comment on your muffin liners - so cute! I wasn't sure about the combination of flavors here either but was pleased to find they work beautifully.

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  2. love your liners! i'm glad you enjoyed those!

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  3. I really liked this combination of flavors too, great post!

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  4. Wow!! Love your pics! The muffin liners are so pretty too. So glad you loved the muffins too. The lemon was so fabulous in these muffins. I love how something so simple to make can be so darn good!

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  5. Your photos are great - and those muffin papers are too cute! Very nicely done! I was a bit skeptical about these, too, but they were so worth it!

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  6. Your presentation is as lovely as I'm sure your muffins were. Beautifully done!

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  7. Adorable cupcake papers! I wasn't sure about the pistachio and lemon with the cornmeal but it sure was good! I am going to make these again!

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  9. I agree that these were surprisingly good, yours look especially nice in those beautiful liners.

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  10. Pistachios are awesome! I'm biased, but I think the best ones come from New Mexico. ;) Glad you liked these!

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  11. I love pistachios too and need to use them more! Cute little muffin papers and your muffins are nice!

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