Courtney's Skillet Chilaquiles

When Joe and I vacationed in Mexico years ago, I discovered a love for chilaquiles and recently stumbled upon a great recipe that I will share at some point. Joe and I also share a love for frittatas, so this morning I decided to combine the two using random ingredients I had on hand. Here's what I used and did (The measurements are approximate):

1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
Four corn tortillas cut into one-inch strips
1/2 cup of pinto beans rinsed and drained
A pinch of cilantro, chopped
Garlic salt
Pepper
Two eggs
3 egg whites
1/4 cup salsa
Fresh jalapenos, diced
*1/4 cup cheddar-jack cheese
*Handful of mozzarella cheese (I ran out of cheddar-jack)

*I always use 2% milk cheese

I heated the oven to 350, sprayed a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray and sauteed the bell peppers and onion for a couple minutes. In a small bowl I beat the eggs and egg whites and then stirred in everything but the mozzarella. I poured the egg mixture over the onions and bell peppers, stirred to mix and then let it cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until the egg was almost set. I sprinkled the mozzarella on top and put it in the oven for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through. Then I let it sit a couple minutes, slid it onto a cutting board, used a pizza cutter to slice it into four wedges...

and served it with fresh jalapenos.

Yum!

I'm Trying!

Now that I'm pregnant, food is not my friend. I find that most things either taste or smell like dog food. I do my best to cook dinner for the family and if I'm successful at cooking for them, I usually don't eat much of it. I did make some butternut squash soup the other night that everyone (including myself) enjoyed, but I've tried to post the recipe a couple times and just typing and thinking about the food makes me gag. LOL Sorry! I never experienced this degree of nausea while pregnant with Hana, so this is all new to me. I made stuffed chicken breast (I just gagged, no joke) last night that everyone enjoyed but me. I tell you, it tasted just like dog food smells...but everyone else cleaned their plate! So, please, stick with me. I'm sure to be back soon...I hope!

Southwestern BLT Salad

Another yummy recipe! Click here to got to the site to get it!

Butterflied Chicken

I botched the "butterflying" of the poor bird, but the outcome was still spectacular!

Here's the recipe!

Sour Cream Chicken & Mushrooms

Almost as good as Gloria's! I also added poblano peppers to the sauce before putting it in the oven.

Here's the recipe!

Mock Mashed Potatoes

1 head of cauliflower, chopped
butter
sour cream
salt
pepper

Cook cauliflower until very, very tender.
Drain off water and put cauliflower back in pot.
Add a dollop of sour cream and butter, salt and pepper to taste.
Mash with a potato masher (or for smoother results, put in blender or food processor).

For a mock baked potato, add cheese, chives and bacon! YUM! My Irsih, potato-loving husband even approves!

Taco Salad Casserole

2 lbs hamburger
taco seasoning
8 0z cream cheese, softened (I mixed a little salsa in with mine)
1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
several handfuls chopped lettuce
1/2 large tomato, chopped

Prepare taco meat.
Spread meat into a casserole dish.
Spread cream cheese evenly over top.
Sprinkle Monterrey Jack cheese over cream cheese.
Layer onion, lettuce and tomato.
Serve and enjoy!
Goes well with fresh avocado.
Would also be good served with chips and a layer of Spanish rice, black beans or both!