black bean sloppy joe mix

1 c. dehydrated onions, reconstituted
3 t. dehydrated garlic, reconstituted
6 oz. tomato paste
2 T. chili powder
1 t. mustard powder
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. ground ginger
14.5 oz. beef broth
1/3 c. ketchup
1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
1 T. oil

Heat oil in a skillet, add reconstituted onions & garlic and saute until lightly browned. Add Tomato paste and stir until mixed well approximately 2 min. Add spices chili powder, mustard powder, paprika, salt & ginger. Mix well, then add Ketchup and worcestershire. Cook on med-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to Med Low and let simmer for 25 min.
Serve with Sweet potato biscuits or over rice.

Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins

Makes 12-15 muffins

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or (1/2 c. milk & 1/2 t. white vinegar)
* see buttermilk recipe
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar or succanat
2 tbsp canola oil or almond oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup blueberries, dehydrated

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper cases or spray with nonstick cooking spray. I simple greased and floured a muffin pan, saving the paper.

In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a medium bowl combine applesauce, buttermilk, sugar, oil and egg. Make a well in dry ingredients and add applesauce mixture. Stir until just moist. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Pizza dough

1 T. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 T. olive oil
1 T. honey
1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 - 2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 - 2 c. all purpose flour
oil

Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl, cover and let stand until foamy (5-10 min)
Mix the oil honey, salt, and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add the flours and mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Adjust dough by kneading in more water or flour as needed for a soft dough that isn't sticky. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead in more flour 1/3 c. at a time, until dough is moderately stiff and firm to touch, about 6 min.

lightly grease cookie sheet or pizza round. Roll dough on a floured surface to form a round. Let the dough rest to rise (it will not rise much). Top with spaghetti sauce and favorite toppings.

tortilla bake

1/4 c. Green onions, dehydrated (reconstituted before cooking)
1-3 T. chili powder (depending on how hot you like it)
2 T. cumin powder
2 c. cottage cheese
12 corn tortillas (cut into 4's)
1 small can of tomato sauce or left over spaghetti sauce
1 T. oil

saute green onions, add chili powder and cumin. then add tortillas and stir. Until coated and cooked. add sauce and cottage cheese. Then serve.