2 c  Flour
4 ts Baking powder
1 c  Grated tasty cheddar cheese
2 tb Chopped thyme or parsley or
-herbs of your choice
1    Egg
1/4 ts Ground black pepper
1 3/4 c  Milk
2 tb Melted butter
1/4 c  Chopped smoked salmon
-(smoked chicken may be
-used instead)
Topping: sour cream; chives
-or thyme; smoked salmon,
-cheese; chutneys

Preheat oven to 400F, prepare mini muffin pans. In a bowl sift together
flour & baking powder. Stir in the cheese, thyme & pepper. Beat together
the egg, milk & melted butter. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients
& stir. Fold in the salmon. Spoon into mini pans & bake for 10-12 mins.
Serve topped with your favourite topping. Makes 40-44 mini muffins.

Variation: Omit the salmon & use lots of fresh herbs or 1/4 cup of chopped
corn kernels with a little chopped ham or grilled bacon for a change.