Black Bean Soup
Prep/Total time 10 min
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cups chunky salsa
½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 tsp lime juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp chopped green onions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour into four serving bowls; drizzle each with lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions Yield 4 servings-
Prep/Total time 10 min
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cups chunky salsa
½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 tsp lime juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp chopped green onions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour into four serving bowls; drizzle each with lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions Yield 4 servings-
(-I doubled it and cooked it on the stove--Michael liked jalapeno tortilla chips broken up in it)
Tex-mex seasoning mix
2 Tbs. dried parsley flakes
4 tsp dried minced onion
4 tsp chili powder
3 tsp dried minced chives
3 tsp ground cumin
In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yields about 6 Tbsp.
2 Tbs. dried parsley flakes
4 tsp dried minced onion
4 tsp chili powder
3 tsp dried minced chives
3 tsp ground cumin
In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yields about 6 Tbsp.
Tex-mex Chicken
7 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pkg. (16 oz) Velveeta cubed
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
2 Tbs milk
3 pkg. (6 oz. each) ready to use Southwestern Chicken strips
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. seasoning mix; heat through.
Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 7 servings
1 pkg. (16 oz) Velveeta cubed
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
2 Tbs milk
3 pkg. (6 oz. each) ready to use Southwestern Chicken strips
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. seasoning mix; heat through.
Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 7 servings
Every year on my birthday I say it's just another day, but that won't do for Michael. He spoils me rotten. In fact he spread out the celebration for a week. Monday we went to see Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs and to Olive Garden for dinner. Thursday was the big day, but it's our busy day of the week with soccer, dance, and school. I got to take the girls to dance and left everyone else at home. I sat in the car for an hour reading and enjoying our perfect weather (that was the greatest present--an hour to myself). After all the soccer practices that night I got all my gifts and some yummy ice cream cake the kids picked out. The kids each gave me a Wii game that we could play together and Michael got me a cute jacket, tablecloth, scissors, and a candle (just what I asked for). Saturday we continued playing by getting a babysitter and heading out on a date. Dinner and a movie ended all the celebrations. It was a great week and I feel so thankful that I can spend so much time with my family, it makes getting another year older bearable! ;)
