Apricot Cornmeal Muffins

Name: Apricot Cornmeal Muffins
Yield: makes 12 muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla vegan yogurt; 2/3 cup rice milk; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 teaspoons for sprinkling; 1/2 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 cup rice milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); 3/4 cup fine cornmeal; 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup diced apricots (they should be ripe, but still firm enough to cube into centimetersized chunks)

December 9, 2011

My son Monte and I both love fresh apricots. Living in Southern California, we’re lucky to get them in abundance. I created this recipe for him. He loves the subtly sweet cornmeal muffin punctuated by bites of tart apricot. (Okay, I admit I’m paraphrasing—he is only five.)

Recipe notes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

Fully loaded, meal-prep friendly, and ready to be dressed up, down, or sideways.