INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sift the flour first, to get rid of any clumps, then stir in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You can do this using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. For a more flavorful apple muffin, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Cut the butter into small cubes first, then add it into the bowl. Pour in the sugar, and beat it together with the butter. You can do this using a hand-held beater, a stand mixer, or even a food processor. For a tasty twist, use cup (115 grams) of white sugar and cup (100 grams) of brown sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, into the butter mixture; whisk the mixture well after each egg you add. Once you can't see any more streaks of egg yolk, add the vanilla extract. If you added ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg, you might want to reduce the vanilla extract to just 1 teaspoon, otherwise the flavors might overpower the flavor of the apples. If you have not done so already, peel, core, and chop the apples, then gently fold them into the butter mixture with a rubber spatula. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl from time to time to ensure that everything mixes in evenly. If you want the apples to distribute more evenly throughout the batter, use 1 cup (120 grams) of shredded apples, and cup (60 grams) of chopped apples. Using your rubber spatula, fold in half of the flour mixture until it is completely blended in. Fold in the rest of the flour mixture, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl often. A great way to do this would be with an ice cream scoopthis way, each cup gets an equal amount of batter. While not completely necessary for this recipe, a strudel topping and really take your apple muffins to the next level. Here is how you do it: Mix cup (65 grams) of brown sugar with 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) of all-purpose flour and teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of butter until you get a mixture that resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the muffins. They are ready when a toothpick poked into the middle comes out clean. After that, you can serve them warm with some butter or cream, or allow them to finish cooling on a wire cooling rack.

SUMMARY: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Whisk in the eggs, one by one, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the apples. Gently fold in the flour mixture a little bit at a time. Fill the muffin cups to of the way with batter. Consider making a strudel topping for the muffins. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool for 10 to 15 minutes before taking them out of the tin.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dark blue jeans look great with almost any type of top, and you can dress them up or dress them down. If you don't already own a great pair of jeans, find a pair! Look for darker washes, such as indigo. Also, try to find a pair of jeans that have a bit of stretch for a more flattering look. Avoid anything that's tight or that has a strong waist. Instead, look for clothing with elastic waists in lightweight fabrics so you'll be more comfortable. If you like jeans that are embellished, make sure to consider where the details are located. Jeans that have too much flash in certain areas can be unflattering. For example, if you are trying to minimize larger thighs, then a pair of jeans with gems or sequins along the thighs might have the opposite effect. Opt for high-waisted jeans to help smooth out your midsection. Avoid low-riders. The waistband of your jeans should also fit comfortably on you and it should not create extra bumps around your middle. A white dress shirt is a great go-to piece that creates clean, slimming lines. You can wear it for work with a 2-piece suit or blazer and skirt, or you can wear it with a pair of jeans to go on a date. Make sure that the shirt fits you well and is made from quality materials, such as 100% cotton. If you are not sure about your size, you might want to get measured in the store to find the best fit for you. A 2-piece suit is a must-have for anyone's wardrobe. It is a professional staple and you can also wear it on dates and to special events. You can dress a 2-piece suit up or down with different shirts and accessories. Make sure that the suit fits you well for the most slimming effect. Opt for darker colors as well, such as navy, black, or dark grey. A 2-piece suit can be expensive, so you might consider how much you will use it before buying. If you can wear it for your job, then it would likely be worth splurging on a high-end 2-piece suit. However, if you don't have a job where you could wear it, then watch for a sale or skip this item altogether. Tunic-style shirts are those that come down to your hips and they are the ultimate slimming top. They have a slimming effect because they are so long. Get a few tunic tops (or longer shirts) in different colors to mix and match with the rest of your wardrobe. Look for tunics or longer cardigans in lightweight fabrics like jersey and rayon. Try pairing a tunic top with a pair of jeans for a casual look, or wear a tunic top with a 2-piece suit for a professional/dressy look. Shapewear is what you wear under your clothing to make your clothes look better on you! There is a lot of great shapewear available for just about every shaping need. You can get shapers that will slim your waist, hips, and thighs, or just 1 of these areas. You can also get pantyhose that will provide all over shaping benefits for your legs, waist, hips, and thighs. Try on the shapewear before you buy it to ensure that it does what you want it to do. Make sure to put your clothes on over the shapewear to see how effective it is.

SUMMARY: Get a pair of dark jeans that fit you well for a go-to piece. Invest in a nice, white dress shirt to create classic, clean lines. Purchase a 2-piece suit to mix and match. Buy some tunic tops in different colors to cover wide hips and thighs. Find some quality shapewear to help you achieve a smoother look.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add 12 ounces (340 grams) of wide egg noodles. Reduce heat to low while the noodles continue boiling. Check the noodles every five to ten minutes and turn the heat off if they are cooked thoroughly. To test whether an egg noodle is done, scoop one out with a fork. Blow on it lightly for a few seconds, then take a bite. If it is chewy and soft, turn the heat off and drain the noodles using a colander. If all you have on hand is linguine noodles, those are fine to substitute. You could also use macaroni noodles. Add one small, chopped onion. Cook over medium-high for about two minutes. Then add four ounces (115 grams) of white mushrooms. Cook for two more minutes. Add one tablespoon of butter. Cut 1.25 pounds (565 grams) of skinless, boneless chicken into chunks. Place the chicken chunks in the skillet. Season the chicken with two tablespoons flour, one teaspoon paprika, one teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Stir the chicken and other ingredients with a wooden spoon for about three minutes. Continue to heat the skillet on medium-high so that the broth comes to a simmer. Cook for about five minutes until it reduces (thickens). Scoop some of the egg noodles into a bowl using a slotted spoon or pasta server. Ladle the chicken stroganoff sauce over the noodles. Allow to cool for a minute, then consume.

SUMMARY:
Boil a large pot of salted water. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add the chicken. Pour one cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth into the mix. Plate the chicken stroganoff.