Taco Empandas/Melts

I think that I could make Mexican or Italian dishes every night of the week, but then I would really be having to workout hard in the gym. There are some nights that I don't feel like doing much in the kitchen so I need something quick, but also something that my almost 2 year old will eat.

Have you ever looked Pillsbury recipes? I never have until recently, which is probably a mistake because it's bread and carbs.

 

Ingredients:

1 can Pillsbury biscuits

1 lb. ground beef

taco seasoning packet

1/2 cup salsa

shredded cheese

 

What To Do:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• In a skillet, start cooking hamburger meat
• Add in taco seasoning, water, and 1/2 cup salsa before hamburger meat is fully cooked
• Mix and cook until mixture is thickened
• Press each biscuit flat into 6" rounds
• Spoon 1/3 of mixture onto the biscuit
• Top with shredded cheese
• Fold 1 side over to make a half
• Press to seal with either your fingers or with a fork
• Place on a greased cookie sheet
• Bake for 9-14 minutes or until golden brown
• Serve with any dipping sauce you like

 



 





Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

There is literally nothing more simple than Salsa Chicken.

You can throw this chicken in any recipe and it will be the most tender, shredded chicken. When I was doing a bootcamp, I made this and had it in the fridge. It was the perfect topping for a salad.

 

 

 

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts

1 cup salsa

 

*I always season my chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic

*I also threw in some cayenne and chili powder

 

 

What To Do:

• Season chicken how you would like or just throw in the crock pot plain
• Pour salsa on top
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours



Halloween Apps.

Yes, I am posting this way late, but like I said, I am trying to get caught up :)

Now that we are in Lubbock with my sister and a bunch of people that have known me since I was really little, we are getting to do some fun parties. What's better than a couple's Halloween Progressive Dinner party?! Not much!!!

We are started at my sister, Brooke's, house for Apps & drinks. We saw some really cute ideas for food on Pinterest. Here is what I ended up making, not counting all the yummy jello shots that were gone way too fast.

 

 

I can't exactly tell you our recipe for guacamole because I throw stuff in, but have no measurements to give. I will save that for another post. Below is the recipe for the Pumpkin Cheese Ball!

 

 

Ingredients:

16 oz. cream cheese; room temperature

2 cups cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. minced onion

3 tbsp. salsa

1 tsp. cumin

2 cups nacho cheese chips; crushed

top of 1 bell pepper for garnish

*I also added in garlic salt & creole

 

 

What To Do:

• With a mixer, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, salsa and cumin (garlic salt and creole if you decide to use like I did)
• Mix until creamy
• Scoop mixture into plastic wrap
• Wrap to form a ball and chill for 2 hours in the fridge
• When ready to serve, roll cheese ball in the crushed nacho cheese chips
• Place bell pepper stem on top to make it look like a pumpkin
• Serve with chips, crackers or anything that you like!!



Beef & Noodle Casserole

It has been awhile since I last checked Six Sisters' Stuff blog, but when I did, I decided to make this recipe.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1/4 tsp, garlic salt

1 can tomato sauce

1 (8 oz) package wide egg noodles

3/4 sour cream

1 cup small curd cottage cheese (I used cream cheese)

1/2 cup finely diced green onions

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

 

 

What To Do:

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Cook egg noodles following package directions
• Rinse noodles in cold water and drain
• While noodles are cooking, brown and drain hamburger meat
• Stir in garlic salt, salt and pepper, and tomato sauce
• Let simmer for 5 minutes
• In another bowl, mix together sour cream, cottage/cream cheese and green onions
• Add into meat mixture and mix well
• In a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish, pour casserole into dish
• Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes



Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack

Looking for a good Mexican dish...you have found it. And what better way than with a crock pot so that you can just throw it together and bam, you're done!!!

Thanks to Damn Delicious for this wonderful recipe. Kyle liked it so much that we had it on a Monday and then made it for my family that Friday night when they came in.

Of course, both times, I forgot to take a picture. I will update with a picture before long because I know Kyle will be asking for it again soon.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup salsa

1 (4.5 oz) can Green Chiles

2 tsp. taco seasoning mix

1 can enchilada sauce; divided

4 - 9 oz. flour tortillas

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; divided

1 avocado; for serving

1 tomato; for serving

2 tbsp. chopped cilantro; for serving

 

 

What To Do:

• Cook, brown and drain ground beef
• Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, taco seasoning & enchilada sauce (RESERVE 1/2 cup of sauce)
• Lightly coat the inside of the crock pot
• Place 1 tortilla on the bottom
• Spread about 1/3 of the meat mixture on top of the tortilla
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese
• Repeat with 2 more layers
• Top with remaining tortilla, enchilada sauce and cheese
• Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours
• Serve and garnish with toppings



Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos (CrockPot)

I can't remember exactly where this recipe came from to give credit to. It was a link off Facebook that I clicked on once I saw the name. When you are in a hurry, taquitos are so easy to microwave and go. Yes, they are not healthy, but hey it's quick.

Once we made this recipe and loved the taste, I will be making some and freezing them for days when we need something on the go. They won't be as fresh, but they won't be store bought either.

I completely forgot to take pictures, but it's not hard to picture what they would look like.

 

Ingredients:

3-4 chicken breasts

8 oz. cream cheese

1/3 cup jalapenos, sliced or chopped

1 tsp. garlic powder (I used fresh minced garlic)

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cumin

16 taco sized tortillas

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

 

What To Do:

1. Add chicken, 1/2 cup water, cream cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to the crock pot
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours
3. When ready, preheat oven to 425F
4. Use forks and shred the chicken in the crock pot
5. Spray a cookie sheet with spray or cover with foil
6. Heat tortillas in the microwave to get them soft so they don't tear when you roll them
7. Sprinkle cheese in the middle of each tortilla
8. Spoon the chicken mixture on top
9. Roll up tightly and place seem side down on cookie sheet
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes until tortillas start to brown
11. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice

 

*If you like them crispy, turn oven to broil the last 2-3 minutes

*If you like salt like I do, lightly spray the top of the tortilla with cooking spray (we have a butter flavor one) and them sprinkle with kosher salt on top before you place in the oven to cook!

Ranch Chicken Roll-Ups

I came across a blog called Life with the Crust Cut-Off. This recipe was posted on there and sounded good....so why not.

This was basically like a homemade Hot Pocket. Simple, easy and delish. Coyt ate a whole one so I knew that it would be a keeper.

Since things have been busy at our house, please excuse the pictures. I hurry to take them so that I can feed the family.

 

Ingredients:

8 chicken tenders (pre-cooked)

16 slices bacon

8 slices of Colby Jack cheese

2 cans Crescent roll dough

Ranch dressing (preferably homemade)

 

 

What To Do:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Unroll crescent rolls and form into rectangles
• Spread a little bit of ranch on each rectangle (I ended up making homemade ranch dressing and added spices to make a spicy ranch
• Place a slice of Colby Jack cheese
• Add 2 slices of bacon
• Add one chicken strip on top
• Roll up and place on a cookie sheet- seem side down
• Bake for 15-20 minutes