The Day After

  Airy Muffins!!

See this muffin....it's the last one of two dozen!! My wacky girlfriend Kathy gave us the recipe the other day when we met for a lunch date.

Here we all are enjoying the laughter & craziness we seem to generate.

Sorry, I got side-tracked.

That muffin was the last of my Thanksgiving meal. I looked around and the turkey was gone along with the dressing, greens, yams, pecan pie and ice cream. I grabbed the last muffin to take a quick photo before someone claimed it.  Whew!

I hope all who celebrate Thanksgiving had a good one. I'm pleasantly tired but enjoyed every moment of it.

Here's the recipe for the muffins which are light and airy and oh so tasty!!

• 1 box of butter pecan cake mix
• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
• 3 Tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)
• 1 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil or Canola oil
• Chopped pecans
• Dried cranberries (optional)

Directions:

Mix cake mix, pudding, poppy seeds and water with mixer until well combined.

Add eggs and oil. Mix well.

Divide evenly among 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle chopped pecans and/or cranberries on top prior to baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 23 to 30 minutes.