Shrimp and Cremini Mushrooms with Whole Wheat Pasta

Dinner Monday night! I love pasta and pesto sauce. Wheat pasta is so good, and way better for you than regular pasta. I usually keep some on hand for making an easy but good meal. I just tossed it with some shrimp and Cremini mushrooms, in pesto ,fresh garlic, and olive oil. Real quick,and real good. Accompanied by a fresh garden salad and some rosemary bread. Umm,Umm!  Unfortunately i forgot to get a picture,as I had a teleconference i had to be on. Oh well, next time

Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting

Shredded apple replaces some of the oil and keeps the cake moist in these cinnamon-spiked cupcakes. There is a generous amount of fluffy marshmallow frosting to mound or pipe on top for a festive look. Be sure to frost them right after you make the frosting—it stiffens as it stands and becomes more difficult to spread.


Ingredients:


Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples

1/2 cup diced dried apples

3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, plus 3/4 cup, divided

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

1/3 cup canola oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup cake flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk

Frosting

1 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup water

4 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 2 egg whites)

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish


Preparation

1.To prepare cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cupcake liners or coat with cooking spray.

2.Combine shredded and dried apples in a bowl with 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside. Beat oil and the remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Add vanilla, increase speed to high and beat for 1 minute.

3.Whisk whole-wheat flour, cake flour, baking soda, salt and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl.

4.With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, until just combined. Stir in the reserved apple mixture until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. (The cups will be full.)

5.Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before frosting.

6.To prepare frosting: Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in the bottom of a double boiler (see Tip). Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water in the top of the double boiler. Heat over the simmering water, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add reconstituted egg whites, cream of tartar and pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is glossy and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the top pan from the heat and continue beating for 1 minute more to cool. Add vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat on low just to combine. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle cinnamon on top, if desired.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store unfrosted cupcakes airtight at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Equipment: 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Ingredient Note: Dried egg whites are pasteurized so this product is a wise choice in dishes that call for an uncooked meringue. Look for brands like Just Whites in the baking or natural-foods section of most supermarkets or online at bakerscatalogue.com.

Nutrition

Per cupcake: 267 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 35 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 188 mg sodium; 73 mg potassium.



3 Carbohydrate Serving

The Rock Inn

One of the hidden gems here in the Antelope Valley is the Rock Inn I am amazed at the amount of people I run into,who have lived here for many years more than me, and are unaware of this place. I worked here for over 4 years myself ,helping to develop some of the menu items. It is a fun relaxing place,though very busy with the Harley Davidson crowds on Sat. and especially Sundays. The menu is mostly standard fair,with burgers and uch. But if you want a pulled bbq pork sandwich or a smoked tri-tip sandwich, then there is none better than right here. Anyway, check it out And if you're in the area of Lake Hughes, Calif. I recommend stopping in.And if you like it, you can rent a room and stay the night!

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