Taco Seasoning

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.
This is so much better than the package, my boys love it!

Yummy Yummy

I invented this little meal the other day and I looooove it!! You just make some brown rice, then when its done you put in cheese(fat free to be healthy),chicken(I used the frozen grilled kind), stolen but not really packets of Taco Bell sauce, and fat free sour cream with a ranch packet mixed into that prior. Seriously, it is really good, and It seems kinda healthy? Its good cause I crave Taco Bell A lot, so when you use their sauce on your own stuff, it taste like somethin they would make!! You could add black beans too, I'll do that next time!!!

Black Bean Enchiladas

1 can black beans
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
3 tbs. olive oil
salt to take
1/2 onion, chopeed
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 16 oz. can of tomato sauce
A whole bunch of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Four tortillas

Heat oil in a large skillet and saute onions over medium hear until they soften. Add the garlic, salt, herbs, and chili powder. Cook for another few minutes. Add 1 can tomato sauce and most of the chopped cilantro. Simmer together for 15 minutes. Add beans. Continue heating over low to medium heat until beans are heated. Taste mixture and add more seasoning if necessary.

Pour some tomato sauce from the 2nd can into a baking pan, enough to coat tortillas. Put tortillas in baking pan and fill with black bean mixture and some cheese. When all tortillas are assembled, pour on more tomato cause, and garnish with shredded cheese and cilantro. Bake covered at 350 until warm and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Cheesy Mexican Chicken

6 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves (I used tenders, 'cus they cooked faster)
1 can Cream of chicken soup
2 cups Cheddar Cheese
½ cup Milk
1 package Taco seasoning mix
3 cups Corn Chips

Place chicken in 13 X 9" baking dish. Mix soup, 1 cup cheese, milk and seasoning mix. Spoon over chicken. Top with chips; cover. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove cover; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve over rice.

(I know this calls for corn chips, but I've just used tortilla chips...which is really good too)

Chicken Fajitas

4-5 Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
3/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbs. Chopped Garlic
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
3/4 Cup Chopped Onion
3/4 Cup Chopped Red and Green Peppers

1 Lime (to squeeze over cooked fajitas prior to serving)

Cut up the chicken. Mix all ingredients (except the lime) in a large ziplock bag. Marinate overnight in the fridge. Pour everything into a skillet. Discard ziplock bag. Cook stovetop in a skillet, or cast-iron on the grill until chicken is done.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over cooked fajitas.

Top with:

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Cheddar Cheese

Sour Cream

Guacamole

Salsa

Serve with warm tortillas and enjoy!

Cuban Salsa Verde with Black Beans and Rice

Yummy, healthy, easy, and inexpensive! (It has a fairly mild flavor.)

1 c. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 green onions, chopped
1 tbs. lime juice
1 tbs. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
chicken broth
3 c. uncooked brown rice, cooked according to package directions (I used instant rice and cooked it in chicken broth)
1 can black beans, drained (I added an additional 1/4 c.)
2 chicken breast, cooked and shredded (or shredded pork or beef)

Blend the cilantro, onions, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a food processor, using a little chicken broth if liquid is needed. Mix cilantro blend, chicken, beans, and rice. Serve with low-fat/fat-free sour cream and whole wheat tortillas.