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"Make everything as simple as possible."

- Albert Einstein

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

1 c. fresh blueberries

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

3 Tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 c. sour cream

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 lemon

1 c. Gluten Free all-purpose flour

1/3 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. xanthan gum

1/8 tsp. salt

1. In a bowl, combine blueberries and brown sugar; set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan. 

3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sour cream, egg, and vanilla.  Add the zest and juice of one lemon.  Add dry ingredients and stir until well combined. 

4. Spoon half of the batter into the baking pan.  Top with the blueberry mixture.  Spoon the remaining batter over the blueberries.

5. Bake for 20-30 minutes.  Serve warm.

Enchilada Casserole

19 oz. can enchilada sauce

4 oz. can green chiles

12 oz. can corn

12 oz. can black beans

1/2 c. sour cream

1 egg

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

2 c. shredded Mexican cheese

corn tortillas

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the garlic powder, cumin, sour cream and egg.  Add the corn, black beans, green chiles, and 1 cup of cheese.

3. Pour about 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Cover with 4-5 corn tortillas.

4. Spread half of the sour cream mixture on top of the tortillas and top with another ½ cup of sauce followed by 5 more tortillas.

5. Spread the remaining mixture on top of the tortillas, top with the remaining 5 tortillas, sauce and cheese.

6. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.  Serve.

"Laughter is brightest where food is best."

- Irish Proverb

Easy Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

1/2 c. vanilla almond milk

1/2 c. gluten free quick-cooking oats

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and microwave for 2 minutes at 80% power.  Stir.  Top with your favorite fruit, nuts, peanut butter, jam, etc. if desired.

(May also cook over low-medium heat on stove top for 5 minutes.)

Yield: 1-2 servings