12.05.2008

Chicken Burritos

4 chicken breasts
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can chicken broth
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2 cup cheese

Place chicken breasts (can be frozen), taco season, chicken broth, beans, corn and salsa in crock pot. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours. Shred chicken and add cheese and sour cream in last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve on tortillas.

Chicken Burritos Grenada Style

2-4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded (I use one 8 oz. and it is plenty)
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1/2 cup rice, cooked
tortillas, cheese and other garnishings

Place the shredded chicken into a sauce pan with taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to low. Add beans and corn. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes. Mix in rice. Serve on tortillas with cheese and other garnishings.

11.28.2008

Wassail

1 Qt. water
2 1/4 cup sugar
10 whole cloves
8 allspice berries
2 cinnamon sticks
1 piece of ginger root (medium size)
2 Qt apple cider or juice
1 Qt orange juice
1 cup lemon juice

bring water and sugar to a boil for 5 min., remove from heat and stir in cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks and ginger. let it stand 1 hour or more and then strain it. stir in the apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. heat on low and serve warm.

Serves 16

Enjoy! This is a holiday favorite at our house, I hope you can get the ingredients down here!

11.26.2008

Easy Italian Pasta Bake

1 lb. ground beef
3 cups penne pasta or rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup parmesan and romano cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown meat; drain. Add pasta, sauce and half of the parmesan and romano cheese; mix well. Put into 13x9 baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan and romano cheese. Bake 20 minutes at 375 F or until heated through.

11.20.2008

Cinnamon Syrup

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS
Stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Stir in vanilla extract and water. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring often. Continue to boil and stir until mixture thickens to syrup consistency. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes before serving.

11.18.2008

Fried Bread/Navajo Tacos

2 c flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c milk

Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and mix until dough comes together. Knead until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Fry in oil until lightly golden.

Top with chili, olives, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream.

Taco Soup

I think this might be Sara J's recipe, but I love it.

1 lb. ground beef
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/2 c chopped onions
1 8 oz can tomato soup
3 c water
1 env taco season
2 cans stewed tomato
2 cans kidney beans
sour cream
chips
shredded cheese

Brown hamburger and onion. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Top with sour cream, cheese, and chips.