Saturday, October 15, 2011

Cornmeal Mexican Pizza

1 1/2 cups Simply Organic pancake mix
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup water

topping:
1 3/4 cup refried beans
1 package enchilada seasoning mix
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Daiya cheese)


Preheat oven 425 degrees. combine pancake mix and olive oil in a large bowl. Slowly add water, mixing. Grease habds , turn the dough out on to a floured surface, and knead it until dough is smooth and elastic. Press dough into lightly greased 12 inch to 14 inch pizza pan. Bake for 7 to 10 mins. Carefully remove crust from oven to add toppings. Spread refried beans onto crust; Top with Enchilada mix , diced tomatoes and shredded .cheese. bake for another 10 mins or until cheese is melted.

Vegan Pancakes (Simply Organic)

1 cup Simply Oragnic pancake mix
1 medium sized mashed banana
1 cup soy milk

Variation:
use 1/4 cup of applesauce and 3/4 cup soy milk, instead of banana and 1 cup of soy milk.

yeilds: 5-6 pancakes

Monday, October 3, 2011

Three Bean Salad (Pete & Marjorie's Cookbook)

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can french green beans
1 can yellow wax beans
1 can red kidney beans

Drain all vegetables. Toss lightly with dressing. Marinate several hours.
Dressing:
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper