Baked Tacos are so easy, so quick and so delicious, it almost seems like cheating to have them on the menu. Use precooked shredded or chunked chicken. Or prebrowned ground beef. I nearly always have 2 cup bags (1 pound) of both in my freezer because that saves so much time on a busy day. Either one will make these wonderful tacos a snap to stir together. Use frozen diced onions to save time instead of chopping a fresh onion. If you want green chilis, add a small can or buy diced tomatoes with green chilis added. You already know me – I skipped the additional zip. Same with the taco seasoning. I only used half a package. Prebaking taco shells turns them into a whispery crunch that is s-o-o-o good. They are also only 6 carbs each. Compare that to the 22-28 grams of carbs in ... [Read More]
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Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I’ve wanted to make Toad in the Hole ever since I read a British children’s book that referred to it – maybe at age 11 or 12. The name fascinates me! Recently I saw a grilled cheese sandwich topped with Toad in the Hole. What could be better than that? One more check mark on the bucket list!! Toad in the Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Fun and delicious! Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance Recipe type: Sandwich Cuisine: American Serves: 1 Ingredients For each sandwich: 2 slices sour dough bread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 large egg 1 slice cheddar cheese 2 cooked bacon strips Instructions Cook bacon slices in small skillet over medium heat. While cooking, follow steps below. Using ... [Read More]
Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
Quick and simple to make. One batch = 8 breakfasts. Easy to grab from the refrigerator. You can just as easily take it with you to eat later. A super delicious nutritional powerhouse. What could be better for breakfast than Peach Cobbler Overnight Oatmeal? Chia seeds are relatively new in our pantry. I was surprised to learn they are in the mint family as the seed of Salvia hispanica, found in Mexico and Guatemala. They were a staple of Mayan and Aztec diets, so they’ve been eaten for a long time! The tiny black and white seeds can expand to hold about 10 times their weight in liquid. They also contain all nine essential amino acids, which are the muscle-building protein building blocks our bodies need but we get them only through our food. Chia seeds provide antioxidants, ... [Read More]
Quick and Easy Chicken Ranch Pizza
A really quick lunch piping hot from the oven, Chicken Ranch Pizza is great for when you want some comfort food - fast and flavorful. Reach in the pantry and raid the refrigerator. Flat bread or prebaked pizza crust, shredded or chopped cooked chicken, a couple of sliced green onions and a package of cream cheese flavored with ranch dressing mix. Top with shredded cheese. Viola -- Chicken Ranch Pizza. From inspiration to table in about 25 minutes. I used a couple of cooked chicken breasts pieces left from last night's dinner, sliced thin then cut through perpendicularly to make small pieces. You could also use shredded chicken. This time I melted the cream cheese in a small skillet and spread it on two pieces of flat bread (about 9-10 inches square). Next time, I think it will ... [Read More]
Curried Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad is my very favorite sandwich -- as I have mentioned a time or two. But even favorites need a new twist now and then. I like curry as in this Curried Chicken Salad. Mixing the two together in a Curried Egg Salad seemed the perfect marriage. I happened to have light and fluffy Kaiser rolls from my favorite grocery bake shop. A croissant would be great complement to egg salad, too. I already had hard boiled eggs. Click the link to find instructions to make the easiest perfect hard boiled eggs. Use older eggs if you keep several dozen on hand as I do. Older eggs will peel much easier than the most recent ones. Mix the dressing first so the flavors can begin to meld. Slice and dice onions and celery, respectively. Stir them into the dressing so they are well ... [Read More]
Chicken Tikka-Masala Tacos
Tortillas filled with chicken in a tikka-masala sauce. I was confused. Is it from India? Mexico? Chapitas from India are similar to a Mexican tortilla, but are made from whole wheat flour with water, oil and salt. The Mexican tortilla is made from refined flours (or corn) with milk, oil and salt. Tortillas are more readily available in US groceries. So Chicken Tikka-Masala Tacos are an American adaptation of an Indian dish?? Sort of -- but there is that matter of the filling. In India, Chicken Tikka is usually a kebab, small pieces of chicken skewered and then roasted. In the UK, cooks skip the skewering part and cooks smaller bits of chicken in a savory sauce and call it tikka. A British adaptation of India cuisine. Only the masala part was left alone. And, what is masala? ... [Read More]
