June 23, 2008

Crockpot Burritos



1 lb Dry Beans- Pinto (or black)

Raw cut up chicken (2-4 breast)

1 pkg. Taco Seasoning

1 can green chilies

1 can green enchilada sauce (the big one I forgot what size)

Chopped onion

Mix together in crock-pot & fill with water.

Cook on low for at least 6 hours

Serve with tortillas, salsa, sour cream,

cheese and guacamole.

Really good with limes.

June 22, 2008

Grilled Chicken with Mango Corn Salsa

This is one of my favorite summer time recipes. I got it from my friend Janet back home. I think I could eat this at least once a week and not get sick of it ... SO GOOD!

Salsa:

1 (11oz) Can of Corn, drained

1 (15oz) Can of Black Beans, drained & rinsed

½ cup chopped red pepper

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 Avocado, peeled and sliced

½ med. Cucumber, peeled, quartered & sliced

1 medium tomato, cubed

1 ripe mango, peeled & sliced

1 Tablespoon Olive oil

4 teaspoons vinegar




4 boneless Chicken breasts

Teriyaki marinade

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

Torn Lettuce

Corn chips

Ranch Dressing

Cut chicken into cubes and put into bag with marinade

Refrigerate 1 hr, then drain and broil 10-15 min. let cool

In large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Toss gently

To combine, adding chicken. Put 1 cup torn lettuce onto

Plate, top with corn chips (Frito's) , salsa mixture, shredded cheese,

and ranch dressing.

June 19, 2008

Chocolate Mint Cookies


Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 (3.4 ounce) package Chocolate pudding mix
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups Andes Mint chips


Directions:
Preheat Oven 350 degrees. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown and white sugar. Beat in the in the instant pudding mix till blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in Andes mint chips. Roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 min.