meyer lemon and ginger madelines

i was recently given a big ol batch of beautiful meyer lemons. they are my favorite. the flesh is thinner and the taste is more floral and fragrant and much juicer than ordinary lemons. i finally got around to using them this morning.

madelines are so light and delicate. lemon is a perfect flavor for them and the added spice of finely minced crystallized ginger makes the flavor have an even better zing to it.

i used almond meal and wow did that make this stand out even more. almond meal is a great addition to baked goods and can be bought already ground up at trader joes.

little foodie gave them his usual horray..perhaps only 1 thumb up this time though. if it seems like this kid will eat anything....he will, but some things are met with more ferver than others.

madelines molds are easy to find but if you don't have one feel free to use a muffin tin instead.




enjoy!

2 lg organic eggs
1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup almond meal
1/4 cup unbleached organic all purpose flour
1 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lg meyer lemon, zested and minced and juiced
2 tbl finely minced crystallized ginger
sliced, toasted almonds
preheat oven to 375F.

in a mixer beat eggs and sift in powdered sugar; add butter and beat until combined.

on low, blend in almond meal, flour, baking powder, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla. fold in ginger.
cover the bowl with a towel and let sit for 1 hour to let the flavors really meld..beleive me...don't miss this step!
stir batter then fill about 3/4 the way up in madeline mold. sprinkle with almonds. bake 10 mins. cool.

molasses pumpkin muffins with crystallized ginger

littlefoodie and i just made these. they are soooo hearty and yummy! after cracking them open still slightly warm drizzle a little organic pure maple syrup over them...pure heaven! i adapted this recipe once again from the wonderful epicurious.com website! the 1 tbl of flaxseed meal and 3 tbls water heated and combined replaces and egg...great for vegans! replace the milk and yogurt with soymilk and soygurt or all soy milk and its totally vegan.


enjoy!

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup natural brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbl ground flaxseed
3 tbl water
1 can organic pure pumpkin
1/2 cup blackstrap or unsulphured molasses
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger

heat oven to 350F. spray muffin tins w/non stick spray.

sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. add oat bran to dry ingredients after sifted.

whisk brown sugar and canola oil to combine. add eggs. combine flaxseed and 3 tbl water. heat for 30 seconds in microwave. add to wet. add pumpkin, molasses, buttermilk and ginger.

add flour and sitr until just combined.

spoon into muffins tins and bake 25-30 mins.