Enchilada Suizas

I am extremely proud of myself for this one... Brand new recipe I tried out and it was a success!!!!  Love making dishes that Rich loves!

I was never much of a cook until he and I started living together.  So glad now I have made the effort!  These were delicious!  But don't ask me how many calories are just in 1!  Not healthy at all!!!!  But for those who are wondering... here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup chopped Spanish onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped green chile peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash ground cumin
• 12 (8 inch) corn tortillas
• canola oil for frying
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1. Prepare salsa verde: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion until soft. Stir in the flour. Add the broth, then add the chiles, garlic, salt, and cumin. Simmer about 15 minutes to blend flavors, then set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Microwave the tortillas for about 30 seconds to soften them up.  Combine the cheeses and keep 1/2 cup aside for topping. Dip each tortilla in salsa verde (both sides.) Place 2 tablespoons chicken and about 2 tablespoons cheese down the center of each; roll and place seam side down in a shallow dish.
3. After all the rolled tortillas are in the dish, spoon additional salsa verde over them and then cover evenly with heavy cream. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture, and with the green onions.
4. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

 Add some Mexican Rice and some sour cream and you have a delicious meal!

When Did I Learn to Cook?

I have been half amazed with myself as of late.  I have really learned how to cook!  And by golly, it is actually tasty!

Tonight I am adding to the menu Enchilada Suizas.  If all turns out okay, I will post picture and recipe. With a little Mexican Rice on the side.

Last week I made Sloppy Joe's.   Those were terrific!  I think that I might start adding recipes to this website/ blog.  Hmmm Maybe I can call it the Recipe of the Month!  Depending on how the Suizas turn out it will be between the Suizas and the Sloppy Joe's... We shall see.

What is everyone else up to this weekend?  I think now I will organize my recipe book while catching up on this weeks GH.  Do I have an exciting life or what?  Whoever said "or what" can bite me! ;-)

Happy Sunday!

4.5 lbs to Go!

Yep... I did it!  I finally was able to embark on a weight loss journey that I can see through to the end!

I started at 149 lbs back on May 16th.  And now 2-1/2 months later I am at 134.5 lbs!  Woo hoo!!!  All my skinny pants are fitting me nicely again! (Thank god!  I was afraid I would have to get a new wardrobe!) and I was even able to add new parts to the wardrobe!

I have to say... I am pretty darn proud of myself.  Unfortunately, I ruined the diet today with having Chinese food for lunch today and part (well a big part) of a Crunchie as dessert tonight.  All which means I have to be super good for the rest of the week...

I am really hoping by the end of this month I will be at 130 lbs.  My smallest is 129, so maybe that is even a possibility. ;-)

Can you tell I am happy??? YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All pictures taken on August 3, 2011 @ 134.5lbs!!!!!

NOT GUILTY!

Or should I say acquitted?  Yesterday afternoon a jury in Orlando, Florida acquitted Casey Anthony of killing her daughter Caylee.  It was one of those cases, similiar to the OJ Simpson case where you just know she is guilty.  But it could not be proven.

How does a mother not feel that something is off if her daughter is gone for 30 days?  The jury felt that it was circumstantial.  Do normal people google Chloroform and other death related searches?  Once again, circumstantial.

All in all, it makes me very sad for this little girl who never got to see her 5th birthday.  Or her 10th or her 21st.  And I think about what her little eyes must have been doing as she was looking at the woman (her mother) who killed her.

Casey Anthony will answer in time. 

Happy 4th of July!!!!

As with years past we years past we headed to the Yarian's for their annhual 4th of July block party.  And this year was no exception....  Although this year it had to be in the 100's!  But we made the most of it with nice cool refreshing drinks and company. :-)

Jo and I racing one another in the bounce house. 

and yep.... I won. :-)

The 4th of July is also Corey's birthday!  Happy Birthday Corey!

Don't we look cute. I do need a longer arm. 

And Rich got iced! Hehehehehehehe

Me and my little (or not so little anymore) Emma.  Such my sweet girl!

And us being silly!!!! I hate it when she crosses her eyes... FREAKS ME OUT!

I might have had a Skinnygirl margarita.  (insert evil laugh here!)

Fireworks!!!!

And more fireworks.  They are pretty....

And sparkly!!!!!

Happy 3rd of July!

Ya all knew I can never keep up a blog!  So here is another start...

Rich and I decided that we would have our own little picnic last night to honor 4th of July before we went and celebrated with friends today. 



My hubby... the lean, mean grilling machine!



Our little backyard BBQ.... One of these days we will get a proper set of table and chairs...

Daisy being pissed that she isn't part of the festivities!



Yumm..... Carne Asada.



Give me food, dag nab it!

Me and my Skinnygirl.  Friends forver!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Today is a special day in our lives as it is my Grandma Fern's 90th birthday.

Although the last couple of years have not been the easiest on her, we are grateful that she was able to see her 90th birthday and hopefully a few more after that!

Happy Birthday Grandma!  I love you!

Look how happy Grandma looks!  It must be cause the handsome guy next to her!

The son she loves more than anything in the world.  And he is not only an awesome son, but an amazing father!

Daughter-in-law and Mother-in-law.....might not always be the easiest of relationships, but  my mom has done the most outstanding job in helping Grandma... Mom, you rock!

Her favorite (and only!) Grandson!  He does her proud!

Me and Grandma.....  You know, she was wearing heals until only a few months before she turned 90....  Its in my blood, obviously!

Looking forward to spending her 91st.....


Love you Grandma Fern!