11 Foods You Didn't Know You Could Make in a Muffin Tin - When it comes to creative cooking, there are several things that can be done to an ordinary recipe to make it unique, but using a muffin tin tops the list for creative cooking ideas. That muffin tin sitting inside the cabinet is not only for muffins, it makes a great cooking vessel for many other deserts, and even some exciting appetizers, side dishes, and main courses.