Papaya Bread

Looking for something different to bring to that bake sale or for the family? Try this unique papaya quick bread recipe. 3 eggs 1 C olive oil 1 Tbsp vanilla 2 C sugar 2 C sugar 2 C papaya puree 2 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2 1/2 C flour 1 C walnuts or pecans Beat together eggs, oil and vanilla.

Gluten Pot Pie

A hearty pot pie that will really stick to everyone’s ribs! 1- 14 oz can gluten steaks, cubed, reserve liquid 1- 8 oz can mushrooms, reserve liquid 1 C chopped onion 2 Tbsp Savorex 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 3 C cooked and cubed potatoes, reserve 1/2 C of cooking water 1 C cooked mixed vegetables 1 C milk, regular or soy 1/4 C flour 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 C from steaks and mushrooms 1 unbaked pie crust Braise gluten steaks that have been cut into 1/2 inch pieces, mushrooms, onions, and savorex in butter or margarine. Add potatoes, mixed vegetables, potato water and milk. Mix flour, salt and gluten steak juice and stir into hot mixture until thick.

Tofu/Tater Burritos

Ole´ to this south of the border inspired breakfast treat! 8 Yukon Gold potatoes 1-12 or 14 oz container of tofu 2 tsp onion salt or powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 pinch turmeric 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 squash, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced black or green olives, chopped flour tortillas jar of salsa Preheat oven to 425°. Cut potatoes in cubes and place in plastic container with lid. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tsp of onion salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

With the option of making spicy cake fat free, how could you go wrong? 2 1/2 C unbleached white flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground ginger 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 C shortening* 1/2 C granulated sugar 1 C molasses 1 egg (or 1/4 C egg substitute) 1 C cold water In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Set aside.

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Royale

Simply a regal blend of flavors! 2 16-oz cans sweet potatoes, drained 1 C brown sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp salt 2 C orange juice 1/3 C raisins 1/4 C water 1 tsp orange zest Walnut halves (optional) In a 9″ x 13″ baking dish, arrange drained sweet potatoes. In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; blend in orange juice, add raisins

Party Punch

You are sure to get wonderful comments on this punch. 6 medium bananas 1 12-oz can frozen pink lemonade concentrate 6 3/4 C water 1 6-oz can frozen orange juice concentrate 1/2 C honey 2 qts ginger ale, chilled 1 lime, sliced  (for garnish) Blend bananas and lemonade in blender for 15 second

Lasanga Florentine

Lovely mix of cheeses, sauce, noodles and spinach. 4 oz lasangna noodles 1-10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach 2 eggs or equivalent egg beaters 1 C cottage cheese 1 pkg  green onion dip mix 1 Tbsp minced parsley 2 C spaghetti sauce 1-8 oz pkg of Mozarella cheese 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt, if desired Cook noodles and drain.Thaw and drain spinach thoroughly. Cover pan with thin layer of sauce.

Oatmeal Easy Bars

Make this fiber-filled bar cookie today and watch them disappear by tomorrow! 1 C and 2 Tbsp spelt or wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 C and 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar 3/4 C butter or margarine 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 C water 2 C quick oats 1/2 C raisins 1/2 C chopped nuts 1- 16 oz package Nestles Chocolate Chips In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside

The Ultimate Whole Wheat Pancake

Need a whole grain, stick to your ribs breakfast?  These hearty pancakes will do the trick! 3 eggs 2 C milk- soy or dairy 1/8-1/2 C oil (may use more or less as desired) 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 2 C whole wheat flour 1-2 tsp baking soda Blend eggs, milk, oil, brown sugar and salt in blender until frothy for about 3 minutes. Pour into bowl and add whole wheat flour and baking soda. Mix the batter by hand. Fry in lightly oiled skillet or on griddle.

Oatmeal-Wheat Germ Crackers

Wonderful crackers to make for a healthful snack, to go with soup or whatever… 3 C quick oatmeal 2 C unbleached white flour 1 C wheat germ (raw or toasted) 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 3/4 C canola oil 1 C water Sesame or poppy seeds (optional) In a large bowl, combine quick oats, flour, wheat germ, sugar and salt.