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January is a good time to try new recipes. In theory, life has slowed, the holiday rush is past and winter weather keeps us indoors. Since our last column I have tried a number of new recipes, most successful.

Recipes for one or two is a frequent recipe request. Recipes are most often designed for 4 to 6 servings or in the case of muffins, 8 to 12, leaving a single person eating the same thing for a week. Blueberry Muffin for One, a bakery style muffin from One Dish Kitchen, was a great success.

Blueberry Muffin for One

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

2 Tbsp butter...