Crock Pot Fajitas

This is good when you don't have a lot of time.
Cook on low heat for about 6 -8 hrs.

Throw in crockpot atleast 2 chicken breast you can put more depending on how many you are feeding. Then throw in a can of rotel tomatoes. If you do 4 chicken breast I would add 2 cans of rotel.

1 green pepper sliced
1/2 to 1 onopn sliced
cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Once done take 2 for and shredd chicken up. It is really good the chicken turns out very moiste.
Serve with tortillas, rice, beans and your toppings you like for fajitas.

Mexican Chicken Skillet

1 can black beans
1 cup white rice
1 can rotel tomatoes with chilies
2 cups of frozen corn
1/2 onion chopped
2 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheeses
2 handfuls of tortilla chips

In a large skillet add the rotel, frozen corn, chopped onion, cooked chicken, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper, rice and blk beans. I like to add more seasonings but do at your own taste. Cook over med heat for 15 min. Then let it set on low for another 10 min to let all the ingredints mix for flavor. Sprinkle with cheese and let it melt in pan. Then done! Use tortilla chips to scoop mixture or you can break them up.

Very simple and fast for a quick meal.

Fried Corn

I got this off of Sandra Lee's Show really simple but adds a whole different flavor.

2 TBSP Butter
1 Frozen Package or Can of Corn (Drained)

Melt the butter add the corn turn on Med to Med High. Stirring occasionally til the corn caramelizes and starts to turn brown.

Use as is or add it to your tacos or whatever recipe you use corn

Chili Frito Salad

1 can corn (drained)
1/4 c diced green bell pepper
1/4 c diced shallot (or you could use red onion)
1/2 c shredded cheese (you can add more if you like)
1/3 c mayo

Mix it all together and just before serving add crumbled up Chili Frito's

French Onion Mashed Potatoes

You will actually get 2 recipes here.

First is the all time favorite...French Onion Dip
1 package French Onion Soup Mix
16 oz Sour Cream
Mix both together and you have a great dip for an appetizer or a little snack.


Second as a side dish we'll take that dip and make mashed potatoes.
(for 4 adults this made plenty and had leftovers)
3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks(cuts down on cooking time))
1 TBSP Garlic Salt added to the boiling water
Cook potatoes until tender and easy to mash.

the rest of the ingredients are to taste and depending on the amount of potatoes

1 TBSP Butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup French Onion dip
1 tsp salt

Add more milk if needed to make them creamy.

Carley's Happiness!!!

OMG, I just discovered the secret to happiness!! Make brownies in 2 round cake pans, let cool & assemble/stack like a cake with a thick center layer of chocolate pudding, then frost with chocolate frosting/pudding combo and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Yummmm! It'll cure all that ails you..... just don't forget the milk! :)

Chicken Soup

you will need about 8 oz of cooked chicken
what I did was took a whole chicken (this will give you more than 8oz so you can either make more soup or use the rest of the chicken for another meal)
I buttered the skin of the bird and then sprinkled on a spice blend that I created
3 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Bake at 425* for 15 min only then turn the oven down to 350* and cook until the internal temp if the thickest part is 180* about 1.5 to 2 hours

I also cooked some carrots and potatoes in chicken stock/water mixture (diced)about a cup each

1/4 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup flour
Slowly combine the 2 over med heat until smooth

Gradually stir in
1 can (12oz) evaporated milk

Stirring constantly bring to a boil.

Add
1 3/4 cup chicken stock (I used what I cooked my veggies in )
8 oz Chicken
Veggies

Then add more seasoning of what you like I added some onion powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Season to your taste.


This will serve about 2-4 people depending on portion size