A Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes

In honor of our weekend getaway to Austin TX (City of a million pancakes), my 7 y/o son made there: PUMPKIN PANCAKES. We had pumpkin pancakes as well as GINGERBREAD PANCAKES while in Austin! YUM!

Combine in mixing bowl:

3/4 cup sifted flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sugar

1/2 cup pumpkin

1/4 cup melted margarine

1 beaten egg

1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice

3/4 cup milk

Directions:

Mix well and pour into greased griddle. Brown both sides of cakes, turning only once, cooking over medium heat. Serve with maple syrup. Makes 12 medium pancakes.

A Recipe: Pineapple Black Bean Enchilladas

I do not generaly post "food" recipes, but this is my FAVORITE & I wanted to share.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained 1/3 cup pineapple juice, reserved

1 (15 ounce) can progresso black beans, drained, rinsed

1 (4 1/2 ounce) can old el paso chopped green chilies

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (12 oz)

1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso mild enchilada sauce (red or green)

8 whole corn tortillas (8 or 9 inch)

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in pineapple, beans, green chiles and salt. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro and 2 cups of the cheese. Spoon and spread 1 tablespoon enchilada sauce onto each tortilla. Spoon about 3/4 cup vegetable mixture over sauce on each. Roll up tortillas; place seam side down in baking dish. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/3 cup pineapple juice and remaining enchilada sauce; pour over entire surface of enchiladas in dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Spray sheet of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over baking dish and seal tightly. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, removing foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Top each baked enchilada with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon cilantro. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 40-45 minutes, removing foil during last 5 - 10 minutes of baking. Submitted by: Mary Iovinelli Buescher. Bake-Off is a registered trademark of General Mills ©2006.