Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon cumin 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican or nacho blend is ideal) 1-1/2 cups black bean &Continue reading “Baked Chicken Chimichangas”

Spicy California Shrimp Stacks

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked white rice 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 12 ounces raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and tails removed 2 cups diced cucumber (about 2 small or 1 English cucumber) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2-3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (depending on how spicy you want it) 1 cup mashed avocado (about 2 medium) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Instructions Cook rice according to packageContinue reading “Spicy California Shrimp Stacks”

Simple Shrimp Creole

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 4-5 celery stalks, sliced 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed tomato soup 1 can (5.5 ounces) tomato juice 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with chiles 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons chili powder 1-1/2Continue reading “Simple Shrimp Creole”

Peachy Pork Chops

Ingredients 8 boneless pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup white cooking wine 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 cans (15 ounces each) slices peaches (in juice, not heavy syrup), drained 3/4 cups chicken broth 1-1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon butter Instructions Heat oil in a large pan or skillet, swirlingContinue reading “Peachy Pork Chops”

Cold Veggie Pizza

Ingredients 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened  1/2 cup sour cream  1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch seasoning mix 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed  1/4 teaspoon Adobo seasoning  1/2 cup small fresh broccoli florets  1/2 cup cucumber slices  1/2 cup sliced bell pepperContinue reading “Cold Veggie Pizza”

Tater Tot Hotdish

Ingredients 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables 1-1/2 tablespoons oil 1 pound ground turkey (or beef if that’s your jam) 1 small onion, diced 2-3 tablespoons hamburger seasoning (or seasoning blend of your choice) 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded cheddar jack cheese 1 bag (32 ounces)Continue reading “Tater Tot Hotdish”