Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Jell-O Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies have a beautiful color and a subtle flavor from the Blackberry Fusion Jell-O.  The oat flour makes the cookies soft and cakey. Very yummy!

Jell-O Oatmeal Cookies

2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup soy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 box (3 oz size) Jell-O, any flavor desired
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups oat flour (I blend quick oats into a flour then measure)
1 cup flour

Combine the applesauce, soy milk, and vanilla. Add the baking powder and salt then mix again. Add the Jell-O and sugar and mix again. Add the oat flour and flour then mix until thoroughly combined. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough 2" apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until set and the bottoms are golden.
*  Makes about 24 cookies.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Veggie Rice

This is a very simple side dish that doesn't take much more time than just making rice. Adjust the vegetables to suit your family's taste. This was perfect for us. You could also turn this side dish into a fast and simple meal by adding any cooked meat you like such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or diced ham.

Veggie Rice

2 cups Minute rice
2 cups broth
5 baby carrots, shredded or diced small
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp dairy free margarine, optional

Microwave the rice, broth, and carrots for 8 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the peas and margarine until the peas are thawed.
* If you want the peas cooked more, microwave them with the other ingredients. We liked the texture of the peas just thawed and heated from the hot rice.
* If desired, this side dish can be turned into a main dish by adding any cooked meat such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or diced ham.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Fresh Tomato Soup

This fresh tomato soup is worth the small amount of extra work. It is very good with safe grilled cheese sandwiches, biscuits, or anything you desire.

Fresh Tomato Soup

6 cups chopped tomatoes (since they will be blended, they do not have to be small -
          I cut cherry tomatoes in half)
3 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp dairy free margarine
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper

Place the tomatoes and broth in a soup pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes over a light boil. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. In a separate small saucepan, melt the margarine. Whisk in the flour. Add a little of the tomato mixture then whisk until smooth. Add the salt, sugar, and pepper then heat until thickened.
*  If you don't have an immersion blender, you can allow the mixture to cool a little then blend in a regular blender.

Egg Free,Dairy Free, Nut Free Banana Oat Muffins

These muffins had a wonderful banana flavor and the oats gave them a great texture.

Banana Oat Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup instant oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 bananas, mashed

Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the soy milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and bananas to the flour mixture then mix until just combined. Fill sprayed lined muffin cups 2/3 full with the batter. Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes.
*  1/2 cup safe chocolate chips can be folded in at the end.
*  Cinnamon sugar can be sprinkled on the top before baking.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Perfect Cornbread Muffins

These cornbread muffins have a perfect texture and mild flavor. They are yummy with soups, stews, chili, or by themselves.

Cornbread Muffins

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup soy milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup oil

Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the soy milk, applesauce, and oil then mix until just combined. Spoon the mixture evenly into 12 lined and sprayed muffin cups. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Baked Tortilla Wrapped Hot Dogs

These hot dogs comes together very fast and my family loves them. I make one sheet of these and one sheet of French fries. Quick and simple when I'm short on time.

Roll a hot dog into a small tortilla shell. (If you have medium tortilla shells, you can tear them in half. If you have large tortilla shells, you can tear them in fourths.) Place on a foil lined baking sheet with the seam side down. Repeat to create the amount you desire. Coat with cooking spray. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes or until the tortilla shells are crispy.
*  If desired, you can place a piece of safe soy cheese on the tortilla before placing on the hot dog.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Pita Pizzas

Yum!!!  This is a great way to make a fast pizza. We had an extra one so Jazlyn took it with her to a friend's house for lunch. She said it was great cold.

Pita Pizzas

Spray a safe pita crust with cooking spray or brush a little oil over the top. Spread about 2 tbsp tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or any seasonings you like. Top with any toppings you desire such as pepperoni, sliced black olives, crumbled bacon, ham with pineapple, diced onions, diced green peppers, cooked ground beef, safe soy cheese, etc. Bake at 400 for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden.