a vegetarian meal

if you have only 30 min to throw something together for dinner, this is the meal for you. i got this recipe from a girl in my ward. she brought it over to us after i delivered abram. it's so easy to make and is a very tasty meal!

i was listening to talk radio the other day, and heard a commercial about a father who died from pancreatic cancer. the daughter was encouraging to eat less meat and more fruits and veggies. so...i am on the look for more good vegetarian meals. do you have any you'd like to share?

Bean-o-ladas-

Mix in a pot (bean mixture):
1 can refried beans
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can diced green chilies (optional)
A hand full of cheddar cheese. Add some salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Heat all together until cheese melts.
Roll burritos
Pour 1 small can red enchilada sauce sauce in pan with remaining bean mixture
Pour over burritos and top with cheese.

Bake at 350 for 15-20 min
Broil for a couple of minutes (unitl cheese is bubbly)

cooking light: texas sheet cake

Yield
20 servings (serving size: 1 slice) - we made half the recipe, and it was plenty for our size family.

Ingredients
Cake:
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter or stick margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Icing:
6 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°.

To prepare the cake, coat a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with cooking spray, and dust with 2 teaspoons flour. Set prepared pan aside.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 2 cups flour and next 4 ingredients (2 cups flour through salt) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Combine water, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 cup cocoa in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; pour into flour mixture. Beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Add buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and eggs; beat well. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake at 375° for 17 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.

To prepare the icing, combine 6 tablespoons butter, milk, and 1/4 cup cocoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in powdered sugar, pecans, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread over hot cake. Cool completely on wire rack.

Note: You can also make this recipe in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 375º for 22 minutes.

Merv Tacos

I use Mission white corn tortillas - butter both sides and toss them on the griddle till soft or crunchy
BBQ chicken strips - bulls eye hickory smoke flavor is our favorite for marinate

Toppings:
Tomato
Avacado
Sour cream
Cheddar cheese
La Victoria hot sauce - if you like it spicy, which i do!
Touch of seasoning salt
Squirt of lime

Rice Dish

1/2 cup chopped
3 Tbs finely chopped onion
2 Small garlic cloves
3 Tbs divided butter
3 Tbs all purpose flour
1 1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced cooked chicken (I use my food processor to chop up)
2 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

In saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in 3tbs butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Gradually add milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened and bubbly.

Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, rice celery, lemon juice, salt and pepper: mix well. Spoon into an ungreased 9X13 baking dish. Cover and bake for 30-35 min at 350.