My Kids Fav Food: Black Bean Nachos
I make black bean nachos EVERYDAY for my picky daughter. She's four and 3/4 years old. She has loved and eaten black beans since she was one. I kid you not. Oh sure, she eats other foods, but she always wants something involving black beans for at least one meal a day. She's particularly fond of Ranch Style Black Beans, so am I. I've made many attempts... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Salad, Chicken Quesadillas
This meal was inspired from a Hunt's recipe I found while clipping coupons. Naturally, I didn't have everything the original recipe wanted me to use, so, I made due. KID FRIENDLY Right up front, my kids ALWAYS want simple meals where ingredients are kept separated on the plate. So for them, I made simple chicken and cheese quesadillas. I reserved half the can of black beans to serve on the... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Sloppy Chicken Enchiladas
Today has been crazy! The kids and I have been driving all over East Texas. As soon as we arrived home at 4:05pm, I remembered Max had karate from 5:15 to 6:00pm and my husband is due home by 6:15pm. Yikes! There goes prepping dinner at my usual time. My plan to have chicken enchiladas didn't look possible. The recipe called for precooked chicken and I was out. The chicken breasts I had on... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Enchiladas
I'm excited to share this recipe with you because I changed the way I normally prep the corn tortillas and it only took 35 minutes to get it to the table. The after dinner clean up was super easy, too! When making enchiladas, I was taught to heat a little oil in small pan, place one corn tortilla in the oil, wait a few seconds, flip, a few seconds more, then remove and drain on stack of... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Tex-Mex Cheesey Macaroni
My kids are just like yours, they LOVE, LOVE, LOVE macaroni and cheese. However, some nights my husband and I need something with more kick. That's when I get out the precooked ground beef from the freezer and mix it up a bit. HERE'S WHAT I LIKE TO DO 1 box of Kraft Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese 1 cup of elbow macaroni 3 cups precooked ground beef 1 can Mexican style tomatoes 1 can... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Better Than a Chipotle Burrito!
My family likes eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill when we are shopping around Dallas. We don’t have one in our small town. So, when I get a hankering for a Chipotle burrito, I just make up my own version. Since my family loves black beans, chicken and cheese, this is what I do. Here’s what I put together. 2 cups frozen fiesta corn 2 cups cooked rice, you use your favorite 2 chicken breasts, cut... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
My favorite time saving appliance is the microwave. At one time, all I ever used it for was reheating my coffee and warming up leftovers. Then, I had more time to spend at the stove. That was a time when hand washing dishes was more energy efficient than running a dishwasher. Mercy, how time and children change us. Today, I use my microwave every chance I can. I will admit, I've never attempted... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Ranch Burritos, v.5.0 – Meatless
RANCH BURRITOS, v.5.0 - Meatless Every body loves this hardy Tex-Mex dish! It's so filling, I don't bother serving anything else with it but tortilla chips. It makes a great leftover meal and can be made ahead of time. 1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size) 1 large can ranch style beans 3/4- 1 cup water 1 can green chilies, optional 2 cups grated cheddar/jack cheese Preheat oven... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Ranch Burritos, v.4.0 – Lasagna Style
RANCH BURRITOS, v.4.0 - Lasagna Style This recipe can be fashioned to suit anyone, as you may have figured out by all the versions posted here. 3-4 cups cooked ground beef (See 'Time Saver Recipe-Ground Beef) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons water 1 can green chilies, optional 1 package of 10-12 flour tortillas (fajitas/soft taco size) 1 large can... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Tex-Mex Pizza
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 1 bag of 10 flour tortillas 1 can (15oz) black beans 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 1/2 small onion, sliced thin your favorite chunky salsa sliced jalapeños shredded lettuce chopped cilantro sour cream Preheat oven 400oF. If you have a pizza stone, preheat it too, for an extra crispy crust. Distribute beans, cheese, onion, salsa, and jalapeños evenly on tortillas. ... More...
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