Split Pea Soup

1c dry peas
4c broth
1-1 1/2# ham or hocks
1/4tsp marjoram, crushed
pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2c each carrot, celery, onion chopped

*rinse peas
*combine peas with all but veggies, simmer 1H
*add veggies and simmer another 20-30min. Remove bay leaf before serving

Pizza Muffins

*Blend DRY:
1 1/2c flour (I use whole wheat)
1/2c corn meal
1T sugar (I only use 1-1 1/2tsp)
2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp salt

*In separate bowl Blend WET:
1 egg
1 1/4c milk
1/2c oil (I like olive oil)

*Blend wet with dry

*Fill 12 sprayed or lined muffin tins 3/4 full of batter

*TOPPING:
spoon on sauce of choice, speghetti sauce or spiced tomato sauce, or pizza sauce
sprinkle top with cheese (I like Mexican blend, but any including Parmesan will work)

Bake at 400º for 15min.  Cool a few minutes before trying to remove from tins.

Lentils-n-Brown Rice

3/4c brown lentils (dry) (red will not work)
3/4c brown rice (dry)
4c water
4tsp chicken bouillon
2tsp chili powder
1/2tsp cumin
1tsp onion powder
1/4tsp garlic powder