Utilizing the portion control and shape of a muffin tin for non-muffin recipes.
Individual servings look professional and "party-ready" without extra effort.
Leave a small gap at the top to allow for rising or bubbling cheese.
The book emphasizes that anything you can bake in a casserole dish can often be made better in a muffin tin. Perfect for meal prepping or lunchboxes.
Increased surface area means more crispy edges for every serving.
Use puff pastry, filo dough, or even thinly sliced vegetables (like zucchini) as "crusts" to hold wetter fillings.
Small wonton wrappers filled with spicy meat or vegetables. Italian: Mini pizzas or pasta "nests" baked with cheese.