Best Ever Easy Peasy Enchiladas

Happy Cinco De Mayo! (Tomorrow)

I have several recipes that I have created in my head for quick enchiladas, but this one is really simple and very tasty. You can add what you like in terms of "filling", but today I used Chicken, Spinach and Cheese.

What you need:
2 cups of Mexican Cheese or Cheddar, Monterrey Jack
1 can of green chilies
Chopped Onion (to you liking)
1 19 oz jar of Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
Corn tortillas

{reheat your oven to 350.

Mix your first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish, Hear 1/2 cup sauce and 1/4 cup of water in a skillet. Dip corn tortillas in sauce. Place 2/3 cup cheese across the center of the tortilla add your "meat" and roll up. (This is where I added a little chicken and a little spinach) Place in the casserole dish seam side down. Repeat with each tortilla and cover the enchiladas with the remaining mixture and cheese on top.

Cover your casserole dish with foil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

This recipe makes 6 to 8 enchiladas, so if you are like me DOUBLE the recipe!!!

Enjoy!

Please share your thoughts and how you cooked these for your family!

Thanksgiving, Thankfulness

We made our yearly treck down the highway to visit my inlaws for Thanksgiving and it has been WONDERFUL! Somehow eating in Kentucky just seems different from Texas. I think it is because everything is cooked with LOVE. (not that it isn't at home, but I get to be pampered by food while I am here)

Hubby's Mom and grandmother cook for the whole crew while we are here and I try to cook a dinner the Friday after Thanksgiving, but always feel SO inadequate. :) Even Salmon Patties hold some magical power over my boys. They don't like eating them at home, but when Gran Gran says here you going honey .. they eat them all up. :)

I am most looking forward to Thanksgiving Day where I already know TOO MUCH is on the menu, but I don't think any of us would have it any other way.

Turkey, Ham, Greens, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Cranberry Salad, Caramel Cake, Jam Cake, Custard, Cherry Delight, Sweet tea and of course, Gran Gran's famous rolls. (she really is famous for these ... even made the local paper).

Even I am on a new eating plan, I WILL have my seat at the table and step when the time is just right.

I am thankful for family, mine and his and the way we love each other .. especially through FOOD.

Happy Thanksgiving from my house to yours!

Weekly Menu

Sunday - Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
Monday - Taco Bar, Salad
Tuesday - Pork Chops, Spinach, Diced Potatoes and Apples
Wednesday - Pizza, Salad
Thursday - Veggie Stir Fry, Rice
Friday - Salmon, Salad

Brand vs Generic

Life has been so busy lately, that I have not been purchasing my groceries all in one monthly trip. When we run out of this or that, I've just been running to the store to "get a few things". Worst budget buster ever. (that's another post all together)

This may not be earth shattering for you, but in the last few months, I've noticed that most store generic ziploc sandwich and freezer bags are MUCH better than the famed Ziploc ones. Really. I use coupons a lot and recently got a deal on Ziploc freezer and sandwich bags, so I stocked up.  Boy howdy was I shocked when the first few bags ripped while I was trying to open them just to put a sandwich in. That has never happened with my WalMart or Walgreens bags. The Ziploc bags continue to rip, so when we run out these, I am done.

So again not earth shattering or anything, but enough for me to warrant a quick post. :)

Birthday Celebrations

Hubby's Birthday is during the week, Jack's birthday is THIS weekend and Jordan's bday is Thanksgiving day ... we have NO plans to go out to eat. Do you KNOW how much it costs for a family of five to eat out?? ... even McDonald's is $20.00 .. so can you imagine the tab at Bob's Steak and Chop House or even Applebees ....

Besides, the kids have had a LOT of homework latetly, so I decided we would celebrate indoors and at home. I ordered a special meal for the Birthday Dad (Beer Can Chicken from Babes) and the Birthday Boys  on their special day (Burgers and Steak) from their favorite resturaunts and a slice of cake from one of the best bakeries in town to celebrate. I then cooked a special meal for me and the other children that we could all eat together. Wasn't sure how this would make the non birthday people feel, but it actually turned out great. (and I spent a LOT less money) I just need to make sure I do this again for Dylan in the Spring. :)

How do you save on BDay celebrations?

Weekly Menu

It has been one heck of a month around here. I am SO looking forward to the Thanksgiving Break. We have some funny kind of weather, so I can't cook for the "season", but for my family's taste.

This week we are having ...

Sunday - Crockpot Roast, Carrots and Red Potatoes
Monday - Chicken Tacos, Black Beans
Tuesday - Breakfast for Dinner
Wednesday - Sub Sandwiches
Thursday - Baked Chicken, Rice, Spinach
Friday - Tilapia, Fries, Salad

Sweet and simple.

Cooking for others

Several families around me celebrate births and a few others are mourning family members moving onto Heaven. Anytime there are life events that happen in my friends lives, I want to be able to do SOMETHING, but I am never sure what is appropriate - except food. I can provide a meal for friends and family that they can have immediately or freeze and whip out when needed.

Some of my favorite things are Pot Pies, Chicken Noodle Soup, Gumbo, Chicken Spaghetti, Meatless Spaghetti and Breakfast Casseroles.

All of the above are things I can cook on a marathon weekend, freeze and break out when needed or cook quickly within 30 minutes or so.

I usually add a crispy loaf of bread and lemonade so the family can heat and eat.

What are your goto meals?