Thursday, May 23, 2013

Johnny Cake



Regular Recipe 9x13 pan

Mix all ingredients together
3 c        cornmeal
3 c        unbleached flour
12 tsp   baking powder
3 tsp     salt
1/2 c     sugar 
1/2 tsp  stevia
3 c        water
Pour into 9x13 pan, bake at 350F approx 45 min

Sprinkle top with cinnamon & sugar, bake at 350 F for about 45 min.

For variety a layer of canned fruit can be put on the bottom of the pan then pour the batter on top of that, or you can mix the fruit into the batter, using the juice as part of the liquid needed in the recipe.



Johnny Cake 

Healthier Recipe 8x12 pan

Mix all dry ingredients together
2 c        cornmeal
2 c        whole wheat flour
8 tsp     baking powder
1/2 c     nondairy milk powder
2 tsp     salt

Blend 3 items below and add to dry ingredients above
1/2 c     water
2           ripe bananas
1 c        pitted dates

Also add another 
2 c        water
Pour into 9x13 pan, bake at 350F approx 45 min


Sprinkle top with cinnamon & sugar, bake at 350 F for about 45 min.

For variety a layer of canned fruit can be put on the bottom of the pan then pour the batter on top of that, or you can mix the fruit into the batter, using the juice as part of the liquid needed in the recipe.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Vegan Mexican Caserole

Vegan Mexican Casserole

1 Bisquik recipe (follow directions on box or follow Tea Biscuit Recipe below) - pat into pan (9 x 13)
1 can vegeburger (or soak 1c. dry burger) – (or crumble 2c from the Gluten Loaf recipe) spread on biscuit dough
1 jar Picante Sauce (or salsa) - pour over burger layer
---mix enough sour cream & mayonnaise,  to cover the salsa, and spread  for next layer.
Top with grated cheese.     
Bake for bisquik directions.

Biscuit Mix
2 c. all purpose flour                                     
4 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Salt                     
¼ shorting (replace with oil)                    
¾ milk (can use water as well)

Mix flour, salt, & baking powder cut in shorting (or add oil) add milk slowly, stir vigorously until comes free form bowl, knead briefly, pat into large cake pan,  bake 450 F  12-15 min or till you can lift a corner with a knife and see that the bottom is a light golden color.

Faux SOUR CREAM #2      
2/3 c. sunflower seeds      
¾ c. water      
½ t. salt
2-3 T. lemon juice   
(2-3 T. oil optional in this recipe only, helps keep the sour cream from drying & cracking while baking)   
¼ t. garlic powder   
½ t. onion powder.  
Whiz in blender; adjust water & seasonings to taste and consistency desired.