Chicken Enchilada's to Die For

 Sorry for the delay in posts.  Went on a 26 mile backpacking trip to the lost coast.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 8 corn tortilla's
• 1 pound of shredded and cooked chicken
• 1.5 cups of shredded mozarella
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• Salt and pepper
• 2 chile peppers, devined and seeded
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth

What to do:

1. Set the oven to broil low.  Place half of the red onion diced into circles, the tomatoes (no juice), and 2 chile peppers in a pan on foil and cook for about 7 minutes or until brown.
2. Take the cooked veggies and place into the food processor and add the chicken broth and blend together.  Now add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp to the blend and pulse.  I like to add a 1/4 cup of my favorite salsa for extra flavor.
3. Now take your corn tortillas and place them inside of a dampened paper towel and heat inside the microwave for about 1 minute.  Set aside.
4. Mix 1 cup of mozarella cheese and the shredded chicken together.  
5. Place equal amounts of chicken mixture into each tortilla and wrap.  Add a little bit of cilantro to each. Place in pan.
6. Brush each tortilla with EVOO.  Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until golden.
7. Pour tomato mixture on top of the tortilla's and add the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese to the top.  Broil for 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. Add the other half of the sliced red onion and cilantro to the top.

I served this with some spiced potatoes.  Enjoy!

Recipe from: Food Network

Super Savory Shrimp Boil!

This recipe is easy and is a low calorie diet.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp
• 4 corn cobs
• 1 lb baby red potatoes
• 2 lemons
• 1 red onion
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• 1/2 cup old bay spice
• 8 garlic cloves smashed

What to do:

1. Place 4 ounces of water in a large pot, squeeze 2 lemons inside and put the halves in there too, then add a quartered onion, 8 smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and old bay spice. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add your potatoes and cook until tender about 15-20 minutes.  If you quarter them, they cook faster.
3. Add the corn cobs (halved) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.  
4. Now add the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes with the top on until the shrimp curl and turn opaque.  
5. Remove the shrimp and veggies from the pot and serve it up with some sliced lemons wedges and a small dish of the broth.  

Recipe from: Holly

Pork Chops with Lemon and Herb Rub

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon (the zest and juice)
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 8 garlic cloves diced
• 4 1/4 inch thick pork chops

What to do:

1. Mix together all the ingredients together and then rub onto the pork chops, both sides.  Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Heat up the grill and cook for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through (150 degrees F). 
2. Serve it up with a vegetable and some pasta. 

Recipe from: Holly

Gnocchi My Night Away

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. bacon sliced and diced
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves pressed
• EVOO
• 1 cup of carrots diced
• 1 stalk of celery diced
• 2 tbsp red wine or brandy
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 15 ounce can plum tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 package (1 lb) gnocchi

What to do:

1. Heat the EVOO in a medium skillet, add the bacon and garlic and cook until brown.  Add the ground beef, cook while stirring 3 minutes.  
2. Next add the red wine, carrots, celery, tomato paste and cook veggies until soft-about 4 minutes.  Season with salt & pepper.
3. Add tomatoes into the pan including the juices.  Stir in the broth and bay leaf.  Bring to a simmer and lower the heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.
4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Just before serving, boil the gnocchi until one floats to the top, about 1 minute.  Drain immediately or gnocchi will become mushy.  Toss the gnocchi with the sauce.  Serve in a shallow bowl. Enjoy!

Recipe from: Holly

Holly's Morning Sizzler

Ingredients:

• 4-6 eggs
• 1 Green pepper
• 1/2 an onion
• Mushrooms (a handful)
• Cheese (half a block grated)
• Salt and Pepper
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Garlic Powder
• Thyme
• EVOO
• 4 potatoes (diced)

What to do:

1. Dice up your potatoes, coat them with EVOO, salt and pepper, thyme, parsley, and oregano.  Heat in microwave for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, preheat your oven at 400.  After microwaved, place the potatoes in a pan and brown for about 10-15 minutes to get them nice and crispy!
2. Mix together 2-3 eggs, a little milk, your veggies, and a little cheese.  Meanwhile, heat up a small frying pan with pam on it.  Put the mix in it and scramble until done.  Do this step twice, one for each person. 
3. Place the potatoes on a plate, top with your scrambled mix and add some cheese to the top and let it melt.  Serve it up while it's hot! 

Recipe from: Holly

What's For Dinner Tomorrow?

Gnocchi Nicoise!!  Should be really tasty.

If I'm feeling really fiesty, I may even make some omlette's in the morning.

Stay posted....

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti Sauce (your choice)
• Mushrooms
• Green pepper
• Zuccinni
• Squash
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Garlic
• EVOO
• 1 pound ground beef
• Italian breadcrumbs 
• Marsala wine
• 2 eggs
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Red pepper
• Salt & Pepper

What to do:

1. Heat some EVOO in a medium skillet. Meanwhile, mix together the ground beef, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, a handful of italian bread crumbs, some red pepper for taste, 1/2 cup marsala wine, and 2 eggs.  Mix together with hands and form into meatballs.
2. Carefully place the meatballs in the pan and turn until brown on all sides.  
3. Meanwhile, start boiling your water for your spaghetti and heat some EVOO in another medium skillet and start cooking all your veggies (mushrooms, onions, green pepper, squash, zuccinni, and garlic). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.  Once that starts to brown add about a 1/2 cup of marsala wine and continue cooking for a few minutes.
4. Next add your spaghetti sauce of choice to your veggies.  Add a little red pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.  Bring to a boil, then simmer.  
5. Once your meatballs are browned, carefully add them to your sauce and coat with the sauce to help it soak in the flavor.  Simmer for about 20 minutes.
6. Once your water is boiling, add you spaghetti and boil until al dente.  
7. Serve it up and enjoy!

Recipe from: Holly