Monday, February 28, 2011

Need Your Help

So I don't have any pictures from this weekend because the kids were at my parents for half of it and the other half we spent relaxing. Or something like it. Relaxing is an activity that really goes away for a while when you have young kids. I remember thinking that when Nate was little. But I also remember that it returned when he got a little older, so thank goodness for that.

But I need your help today and I never ask for participation, so please please humor me. I cook dinner at least 5 nights a week. We go out for dinner probably once a week and the other night we fend for ourselves. Well Nate doesn't fend for himself, but you know what I mean.

Most of the time, I freeze meals ahead of time, or I cook in the crockpot. Especially with 2 kids, I don't have time to cook when we get home for the day.

So, I'm going to share some of my favorite recipes with you and I want you to do the same!! I will publish your contribution for all to see.

I'll start...

Cheesy Enchilada Soup (Paula Deen with my modifications)

1 lb ground beef or chuck
2 cans enchilada sauce
2 cans tomato sauce (small ones)
1 can corn, drained
1 can chili beans, drained
1 can Northen beans, drained (optional, I don't include these)
1 can Fire Roasted tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin
Dash of chili powder - to taste (optional)
1 1/2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese

I'm sure you could include onions too, but we don't eat those. I have done black beans instead of chili beans, that's good too.

Brown ground beef. Combine all but cheese in crock pot and cook on low for as long as you have time. About 10 minutes before serving, add cheese and stir. Serve with sour cream and more cheese on top. You can do easy in-the-box corn muffins or tortilla chips.

So yummy! Makes enough for our dinner, Scott's lunch the next day, and a large tupperware container to freeze.

Now it's your turn, please leave a recipe in the comments section or send it to me at abathaboyle@hotmail.com. Thank You!

2 comments:

Amanda Odom said...

Hey! My friend Alicia gave me this new recipe and I love it! It makes a lot, so it feeds a crowd or is good to take to someone if they need a meal. I hope you enjoy it! Love you!

-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
-1 box chicken rice a roni, prepared according the package directions
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 can cream of chicken soup
-2 cups shredded cheese

Mix chicken, rice, sour cream, cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of shredded cheese together. Put mixture in a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Enjoy!!!

Ireland said...

I didn't read your last sentence, but I did put a couple of recipes on my blog. :-) You know I have to be different.