There are many reasons I don’t like Winter. First of all, Medellin, the city where I come from, is called “ The City Eternal Spring”. So, as you may have guessed, the weather in Medellin always resembles spring and there are no winters. I am not use to this cold weather. I have lived in New England for ten years, but I am still not used to it. Every year around the same time in January, I ask my husband the same question, “When is the last day of winter”? This year his answer was, “Look at the calendar, I can’t believe you ask me the same questions every year!” The second reason that I don’t like Winter is that I hate snow. Okay, I think it looks beautiful from the window, but that’s about all I like about it. The third and final reason is that it gets dark so early. My husband, on the other hand, loves winter and hates the heat, so there is no chance we are moving to Florida any time soon 😉
So, let me tell you the positive things about Winter. I can cook comfort food, drink hot chocolate and wear boots and nice coats. I started writing this post after talking to my cousin Claudia, who lives in Florida, and I told her that it was snowing here. She said “Oh really, I have the windows open... it is so beautiful here. This conversation inspired this post 🙂
Now, about the roasted peppers. These cupcakes are a great way to hide some vegetables in kid’s snacks and a great treat for adults alike. Enjoy!
Roasted Peppers and Cheddar Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 roasted red pepper chopped
- Parmesan cheese
- Chives for garnish
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
- Butter and flour the cupcakes pans or line them with paper liners.
- Combine the eggs, milk, cream cheese and olive oil in a medium bowl and beat together. Add the chopped roasted peppers and mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and grated cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- Divide the mixture to the cupcakes molds. Sprinkle chives and parmesan cheese on top. Bake for about 22 minutes or until ready. Allow to cool in the pans for about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Luigi
The cold is horrible, sadly though for us in the UK, summer isn't much better or warmer. It is like living in an eternal autumn. Great post!
Erica
Thank you everyone for the nice comments!
Joanne
Honestly, I have lived in the northeast my whole life, and you never get used to the cold. Ever. I find myself asking that exact same question in December, so at least you can hold out longer than I can!
I love these muffins. They look so fluffy and delicious.
KennyT
These are very innovative cupcakes! I've never had savoury cupcakes before!
Oysterculture
Love the look of these cupcakes, they look amazing and savory - I'd have to eat one in a hurry because with those feet, I'd be afraid they'd walk away.
Joy
It is so hot here in Melbourne Australia that I find the idea of snow quite inviting!!!! But I am glad you are eating delicious warming food and drinking hot chocolate, and Winter will be gone before you know it!
I LOVE this recipe! I can taste them already!
Erica
Thank you all for visiting!
Sandra g
I understand completely, right this minute is 18 degrees, but it feels like 0 degrees, my whole family lives in Florida, but me!, Get the boots and coat thing also, but enough about the winter, yuck! The muffins look delicious!
Raje
Cheddar muffin sound yumm and look so perfect and moist Erica!
gloria
Esyos muffins se ven absolutamente deliciosos Erica, Gracias por la receta trataré de hacerla pronto. besoos
Ivy
That muffin looks so cute. I now what you mean about the weather. We have mild winters in Cyprus and I hate cold winters and love hot temperatures
Chris
I love the sound of this and the holder is just the cutest thing ever.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
wow I am totally in awe! I love the savoury muffins!
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
This looks like a great bread to have along with a thick hearty chili! Looks great! Where in NE do you live?
Sook
I've tried something similar last year and loved it. Yours look so delicious. I think it'd make a great breakfast. 🙂
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home
Hola Erica!
I really enjoyed reading this post. I feel the same exact way about winter. I've been braving the harsh NYC winters for 25 years and i'm still not used to it! I loathe the winter and am sometimes, i'm so jealous of people who live in California and Florida. These savory cupcakes are so cute!