Saturday, October 3, 2009

Chicken Enchiladas


Publix has their Pace Picante Sauce on sale this week...buy one, get one free. Food Lion has Kraft Shredded Cheeses on sale this week...buy one, get one free. And they have boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.79/lb. So guess what this means?? It's time for Chicken Enchiladas!!

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
1 (12 oz) jar picante sauce, halved
3 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Heat oven to 350. In a large skillet saute onions in butter until soft. Add chicken, half of the picante, cream cheese and cumin. Stir until combined. Add 1 cup of the cheese. Stir and remove from heat.

Spoon 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in each tortilla. Roll up and place in 7x12 baking dish. Top with remaining Picante sauce and cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.

Yum!!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Peanut Butter Bites


This is a quick and simple treat to make that's full of protein and healthy goodness! Perfect for children and toddler-hands! Thanks Elise for this delish after-school snack!!

1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter (crunchy will work, too, or even almond butter)
3/4 cup powdered milk

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup raw honey


Mix well and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on waxed paper-lined pan and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Store covered for up to one month- if there are any left!