These have become a huge hit at our house over the years. They are easy, light and extremely yummy!
Chicken:
2 lbs chicken breast
1 bottle Italian Dressing
Salt/Pepper/Garlic to taste
Trim the fat off of the chicken. Marinate with dressing and seasonings in the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Grill until no longer pink, cut into small cubes
Salad:
2 cucumbers
2 bunches green onion
1 bunch cilantro
salt/pepper/garlic to taste
Make sure all ingredients are clean. Peel and seed cucumbers. Cut into small cubes.
Slice green onions into small pieces. Cut stems off of cilantro, chop. Add seasonings and toss to mix. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
Corn Tortillas:
Heat griddle or pan until warm. Heat tortillas approximately 30 seconds on each side.
Top tortillas with chicken and salad.
If you decide you want a sauce, we have found that Ginger Soy or Sweet and Sour sauce work the best.
As an extra bonus, add a slice of avocado.
Pick up and ENJOY!
P.S. this salad also works well with grilled shrimp ;)
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Holidays
Thanksgiving with Hubby's family was wonderful. It was the first time that ALL of us have been together in I believe it's been three years. It was great to see everyone and catch up. We would have liked some more time with some, but having to get back home is understandable.
Christmas will be quite uneventful. We will be home this year. We might have some friends over for lunch but that has yet to be determined. We haven't put any decorations up, so unless you look at the calendar on my desk, you can't even tell it's the Holidays around here. That's ok. We have each other and that's what matters.
If you're traveling this year to be with loved ones, please be safe. I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season spent with family and friends and surrounded by love.
Happy New Year!!!
Christmas will be quite uneventful. We will be home this year. We might have some friends over for lunch but that has yet to be determined. We haven't put any decorations up, so unless you look at the calendar on my desk, you can't even tell it's the Holidays around here. That's ok. We have each other and that's what matters.
If you're traveling this year to be with loved ones, please be safe. I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season spent with family and friends and surrounded by love.
Happy New Year!!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Nov 27, 2014 Marks TWO years!
I can't believe it's been two years since my surgery. There have been some lows in the learning process of how to take care of myself, that's for sure.
For the most part, I am pretty normal...well, at least for me ;) Just a couple of things to look out for and now, I know what to look for so that there aren't any "incidents".
Since 2010, I've been having a difficult time. First the passing of my Mom. Then my diagnosis, on of all days, Hubby's 40th Birthday. Then, the passing of my Dad. Then my Cancer returns, resulting in major surgery. Then, the passing of my Father-In-Law. That's a lot for anyone to deal with.
Last year was a good year. We bought a one-story house that we just LOVE. It's got lots of room for everything we want to do plus a little extra. We had no incidents health wise, in fact, my Oncologist says I'm doing great!
This year has been pretty uneventful. Which, in my opinion, is a good thing. On the plus side, our family got bigger. My sister married her high school sweetheart and my niece had another healthy baby boy.
Since my anniversary falls on Thanksgiving this year, I know exactly what will be said while giving thanks tomorrow as we enjoy lunch with our family.
I'm thankful to still be here. Period. I know I don't make the right choices in diet, or habits, but I realize that in all actuality I should not be here and I am so very thankful that I had the doctors that I did that did not give up on me so that I can still be here today.
Here's hoping that 2015 is as good to us as 2013 and 2014 have been.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family, friends and football!
Go Cowboys! :)
For the most part, I am pretty normal...well, at least for me ;) Just a couple of things to look out for and now, I know what to look for so that there aren't any "incidents".
Since 2010, I've been having a difficult time. First the passing of my Mom. Then my diagnosis, on of all days, Hubby's 40th Birthday. Then, the passing of my Dad. Then my Cancer returns, resulting in major surgery. Then, the passing of my Father-In-Law. That's a lot for anyone to deal with.
Last year was a good year. We bought a one-story house that we just LOVE. It's got lots of room for everything we want to do plus a little extra. We had no incidents health wise, in fact, my Oncologist says I'm doing great!
This year has been pretty uneventful. Which, in my opinion, is a good thing. On the plus side, our family got bigger. My sister married her high school sweetheart and my niece had another healthy baby boy.
Since my anniversary falls on Thanksgiving this year, I know exactly what will be said while giving thanks tomorrow as we enjoy lunch with our family.
I'm thankful to still be here. Period. I know I don't make the right choices in diet, or habits, but I realize that in all actuality I should not be here and I am so very thankful that I had the doctors that I did that did not give up on me so that I can still be here today.
Here's hoping that 2015 is as good to us as 2013 and 2014 have been.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family, friends and football!
Go Cowboys! :)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Empanadas and Avocado Salad
For Hubby's early birthday we had a couple of friends over and these were a HUGE hit!! Hubby said I should share with the world so everyone else can enjoy them. He even took the picture! So here's the recipe to the best as I can give considering I don't measure anything.
Empanadas:
1 lb breakfast sausage (I used Owen's Original recipe)
1/2 onion, diced
12 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp Tabasco
Wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Avocado Salad:
3 Avocados
2 green onions. chopped thin
2 tbsp mayonnaise
8 oz cottage cheese
salt
pepper
garlic powder
You want to make the salad prior so that it can sit in fridge for at least 30 minutes so it can meld and chill.
Salad:
Cut open each avocado and scoop out the meat. In a medium bowl or tupperware dish, mash avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients. The seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic) are to your own liking but it's not supposed to be overly salty or peppery. You should still be able to taste the avocados. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
Empanadas:
Cook meat and onions until meat is no longer red and onions are clear. Add cream cheese and seasonings. Mix well. Add a small amount of mixture to the center of a wonton wrapper. Fold wrapper in half and pinch the edges down. Wet edges with water to make them seal. Heat oil to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry empanadas for 1-3 minutes until they start to brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve with Avocado Salad. ENJOY!!!
Empanadas:
1 lb breakfast sausage (I used Owen's Original recipe)
1/2 onion, diced
12 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp Tabasco
Wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Avocado Salad:
3 Avocados
2 green onions. chopped thin
2 tbsp mayonnaise
8 oz cottage cheese
salt
pepper
garlic powder
You want to make the salad prior so that it can sit in fridge for at least 30 minutes so it can meld and chill.
Salad:
Cut open each avocado and scoop out the meat. In a medium bowl or tupperware dish, mash avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients. The seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic) are to your own liking but it's not supposed to be overly salty or peppery. You should still be able to taste the avocados. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
Empanadas:
Cook meat and onions until meat is no longer red and onions are clear. Add cream cheese and seasonings. Mix well. Add a small amount of mixture to the center of a wonton wrapper. Fold wrapper in half and pinch the edges down. Wet edges with water to make them seal. Heat oil to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry empanadas for 1-3 minutes until they start to brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve with Avocado Salad. ENJOY!!!
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