Pumpkin Dip

1 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 c. powdered sugar
4 oz. cream cheese
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cloves
1/4 t. ginger
Mix all well.
Serve with tortilla crisps, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers!

Baked Beans

In a pot put:

1 lb. (2 c.) dried navy beans + 5 c. water = 6 c. rehydrated and cooked beans
1/2 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1 1/2 T. dry onions
1/4 c. bacon bits or 2 T. butter and 12 drops liquid smoke
optional 2 jalapenos and 1/4 c. diced green and red bell peppers 

    Cook the beans til soft and add...
1/2 c. molasses
3 oz. tomato paste
1 T. vinegar
2 T. honey
1/2 c. water

Mx all and simmer __ min.

Homemade Granola in the microwave!

I wanted to make some granola one afternoon, but didn't want to take the time to slowly roast it in the oven. I scoured the internet and found lots of 'microwave granola recipes' that pretty much said the same thing...  "Mix it all up, cook it in the microwave for 2 minutes, stir, cook 2 more minutes, stir, cook 2 more minutes, stir.... let cool and see if it's crunchy enough! It's usually only 6-8 minutes"

Super Simple Pancakes

SUPER SIMPLE PANCAKES

1 c. flour (white, wheat or 1/2 & 1/2)
1/4 t. salt
2 t. baking powder
1 t. sugar (optional)
1 c. milk
1 egg -slightly beaten
      Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.  Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk and slightly beaten egg. Gently stir together.  (let set while griddle or pans heats up)
       Turn on griddle or stove top.  Spritz the pan with oil when hot.  Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Serves 2 people!

For a fun treat, sprinkle chopped pecans on each pancake after you pour the batter on the griddle!