For quick preparation, soak the oatmeal in the buttermilk overnight at room temperature (covered).

• 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking

In the morning, combine the remaining ingredients with the oatmeal and buttermilk. Stirring or whisking well.

Make your pancakes using a hot griddle that has been oiled.

Makes 18 pancakes, serves 4. Enjoy with syrup, jelly or jam.

• 1 pkg corn tortillas – tear into pieces (put in 3 layers with sauce)
• 1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned with…
• 1 onion chopped, mix together, drain,  and add…
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1.4 cup milk
• 1 can enchilada sauce (#303)
• 1 can mild Ortega chilis, chopped

Use a large casserole dish, put a small amount of sauce mixture in the bottom, then 1/3 of the torn tortillas, making 3 layers of each. Cover top with 1 -1 1/2 cups grated cheese and slices olives.

Bake 350, for 1 1/2 hours covered. Last 15 minutes uncovered. Depending on the shape of your pan, adjust cooking time.

This is a Les & Betty’s family favorite, but I have made it with chicken with 1/2 cup of corn added.