Monthly Archives: August 2020

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Chili Verde

Hubby loved this. Chili Verde is one of his favorites.

Chili Verde

2 lbs pork, cut into cubes

2 (10oz) cans green enchilada sauce

1 c. salsa verde

4 oz chopped green chiles

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

28 oz can hominy, drained (optional)

If desired, brown the pork, then add to 3 quart slow cooker. Add enchilada sauce, salsa verde, green chiles, salt and pepper. Cook on low 5-6 hours.

You add the hominy, serve as a side, or skip it altogether. You can serve the chili verde with tortillas and sour cream (I like it with whipped cream cheese.)

Yield: 6-8 servings

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Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Pasta

Hubby said I could make this again. But I think in the past 4 years there’s only been once that he HASN’T said that…

Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Pasta

2 c. rotini pasta

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 c. diced, cooked chicken breast

2 c. low sodium chicken broth

2 TB ranch dressing and seasoning mix

4 oz whipped cream cheese

½ c. shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese (optional)

Cook pasta in boiling water. (I used quinoa pasta from Aldi for zero WW points on purple.) Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet. When crisp remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop or crumble. Remove most of the grease from the pan and add the chicken and cooked bacon. Add broth, ranch powder and cream cheese to pan and combine well.  Turn heat to low and simmer until pasta is al dente’. Then drain cooked pasta and add to the skillet. Top with shredded cheese if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

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DDD Review #8 -PePe’s & Mito’s

So last night Hubby and I went to Pepe’s & Mito’s in downtown Dallas. It’s in a cute, happening little area of downtown. Lots of restaurants and clubs. I had Albondiga Soup. It had a tasty beef broth with these little egg patties. I was trying to describe the patty –it’s like a tiny frittata with beef and potato and veggies in it.  Delicious! Hubby had the Tacos Nortenos.  I tasted it– that meat was seasoned so nice!  Very yummy! Pepe was in the kitchen, but his wife seated us and came over after we were finished. Very sweet lady! We’ll definitely visit Pepe’s & Mito’s again!

We give it 5 stars!

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Mexican Street Corn Chowder

I do love some Mexican food!

Mexican Street Corn Chowder

2 (14 oz) cans corn, drained

6 cooked bacon strips, diced (or diced ham)

1/3 c. diced onion

1 c. diced bell pepper

2 c. water

2 tsp chicken bouillon

1/3 c. sliced tamed jalapenos

1 tsp ground chipotle pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

1 med lime, zested and juiced

1/3 c. whipped cream cheese

 

In large saucepan, add bacon, onion and bell pepper.  After bacon is crisp, remove from pan, drain on paper towels then chop and return to pan. Add corn, water, bouillon, jalapenos, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, and lime. Simmer 15 minutes then stir in cream cheese and stir until well combined. Serve.

Yield: 4 servings.

 

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Hubby said I could make this again too.  We do like some wing sauce!

Buffalo Chicken Salad

2 c. whole wheat pasta

¼ c. wing sauce

2 c. cooked, diced chicken

1/3 c. whipped cream cheese

9 oz bag romaine

1 c. shredded carrots

1 c. sliced celery

¼ c. crumbled blue cheese

 

Cook pasta in boiling water. In small skillet, cook wing sauce, chicken and cream cheese; heat through. Meanwhile on a platter, place romaine, carrots and celery; sprinkle with blue cheese. Drain pasta and add to chicken mixture; toss to combine. Top lettuce with chicken and pasta mixture. Serve.

Yield: 4 servings.

 

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Tomatillo Pulled Chicken

Hubby really liked this one. “This would be great on a flip flop!”  It’s a really versatile dish.

Tomatillo Pulled Chicken 

2 (11 oz) cans tomatillos, drained

¼ c. diced roasted green chilis

1 green onion

1 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves

2 TB lime juice

1 jalapeno

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 c. diced cooked chicken

1/3 c. whipped cream cheese

 

In blender, combine tomatillos, green chilies, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan with chicken and cream cheese and heat through.  Serve with rolls, tortillas or tortilla chips.

Yield: 8 servings.