Skillet Quinoa Enchilada Bake

 Skillet Quinoa Enchilada Bake 

1 tbsp Oil 

1 Red Bell Pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

1 cup Quinoa 

2 cups Chicken Broth

1 cup Tomato Sauce

1 can Corn

1/2 tsp Cumin

3/4 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tbsp dried Parsley 

1 cup Shredded Marble Cheese 

In a large oven proof skillet sauté the onions and peppers in oil for about 5 minutes or until veggies are soft. Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the cheese. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat.

Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake @400°f for about half an hour. 

Remove from the oven and fluff with a fork.

Sprinkle cheese on top and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and slightly browned.

Coconut Cake

 

Coconut Cake

1/2 cup Butter,softened 

1/2 cup Oil

1 1/2 cups Sugar

6 large Egg Whites, room temperature 

2 tsp Coconut Extract 

1 tin (400 ml) Coconut Milk

1/4 cup Sour Cream

3 1/2 cup Cake Flour

4 tsp Baking Powder 

1/2 tsp Salt

In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugar together until smooth.

Beat in egg whites for at least 2 minutes or until fluffy. 

Beat in the coconut extract,  coconut milk and sour cream until just combined.

In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour with the salt and baking powder; slowly add into the batter until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 pan.

Bake @ 350°f for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes clean.

Alternatively, if you want to layer your cake, you can pour it into two 9×13 pans or three 8" round pans and bake for about 20 minutes. 

This recipe also works great for cupcakes with a baking time of about 18 minutes. 

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

1 tbsp onion flakes

1 tsp dried Green Peppers or Roasted Red Pepper

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cornstarch

1/2 tsp dried garlic 

1/4 tsp dry mustard

1/4 tsp celery seed

1/4 tsp chili powder

Makes 3 tbsp

1 tbsp Seasoning

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 can pork n beans or tomato soup

1/2 cup Ketchup

1 tbsp Worchestershire

 Simmer 30 minutes 

Put on a bun. Top with shredded cheese.