Saturday morning breakfast biscuits

This morning we were in a rush, we had to take the baby to the doctor, and then my son had a laundry list of outdoor activities that we were all about to embark upon today, until the rain....the glorious rain! that canceled all of our activities for the day. It was like a monsoon outside, but it was early yet and we were all cozied up in our pajamas, me and the hubby were drinking our coffee and the kids were relaxing watching the tube. What seemed like after 100 cups of coffee I decided to cook us some grub, and I wanted to make a "one pot wonder" so I didn't have a multitude of dishes to clean afterward, ya know to keep the lazy morning momentum going!.  So I made these breakfast biscuits now these are not your ordinary biscuits; Because they are filled with tons of flavor and meat and eggs.  They are super delicious flavorful and filling, they are also a nice on hand item to grab and go if your in a rush in the mornings.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!  Happy eating! 

Ingredients:

2 cups of AP flour

2tsp baking powder

3 pinches of salt

1 tbsp garlic salt

3 chopped bulbs of fresh chives ( you can also used dry if you don't have fresh -equivalent 4tsp)

1 cup Mexican cheese mix

1 egg beaten

1/2 cup milk

1.2 cup vegetable oil

1 sausage patty chopped up finely ( or you can the pre-crumbled sausage)

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

In one bowl add the egg first beat it; then add the milk, vegetable oil, mix together.  Then add the remaining ingredients and mix together. Spoon in ingredients into a cupcake pan that is well greased with butter or non stick spray.  Cook at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Well cooking is finished take out the biscuits and let them cool on a metal cooling rack.  Happy eating!  

Crock pot Chicken tortilla soup

We all have been battling whatever has been going around this week, kids are coughing up a storm and by no surprise I'm getting a touch of what they have too.  So I decided that I would make some soup, but not just any ordinary soup it's chicken tortilla soup.  It's loaded with flavor, protein, and high in fiber.  Enjoy my chicken tortilla soup! you won't be disappointed  Happy eating!!

Ingredients:

Crock pot

2 tomatoes diced

4 cloves of garlic minced

1 32 ounce box of chicken stock

1lb of chicken thighs (boneless/ skinless)

2  15 ounce cans of black beans ( drained,rinsed and washed)

2  15 ounce cans of corn ( drained, rinsed and washed)

1 tsp of crushed red pepper

1 diced medium sweet onion

1  20 ounce can of tomato sauce

Salt and pepper to taste.

lemon juice

Mexican cheese

Sour cream

Tortilla chips

Cook time 6-8 hours

Add all ingredients to slow cooker, cook on high for 4 hours then finish cooking on low for the remaining time.  about 2 hours before the cooking is finished take out the chicken and pull it apart and then put chicken back into the crock pot for further cooking.  

When ready to serve put lemon juice on top of the soup for additional flavor, also sour cream, and chives for topping it also goes great with tortilla chips on top!  Happy eating Enjoy!

Once in a blue moon wind down.......Once in a blue moon hypnotini.

Once in a blue moon hypnotini

So it's Fridaayyy....It's Fridayyyy.... I'm doing my happy dance what about you?  Well here's a drink that you can kick back and relax with.  This is my once in a bloo moon hypnotini.  Enjoy and happy eating!!

Ingredients:

Tip: To ensure that your drink is ice cold without the ice, make sure you pop the liquor in the freezer for about an hour before preparing.

1 glass

1 ounce of hypnotic

1/2 ounce of vodka (I used Grey Goose)

1/2 ounce of pineapple juice

Combine all ingredients all ingredients into glass and give a quick stir, sit down relax and enjoy!

Pico de gallo perfection

My pico de gallo perfection will be your go to recipe for you next family gathering as a dip;or to use as a topping for chicken fish and steak ! it's delicious and easy to make! Enjoy!! Happy eating!

Ingredients:

Pico de gallo

2 chopped tomatoes

1 lime (juice only)

1 half sweet onion

4 chopped up jalapeno's from the jar

5 sprigs of cilantro

salt and pepper to taste.

Add all ingredients together in bowl mix and enjoy!

Bodacious morning burrito with a home made pico de gallo

This morning my husband was home from work and I wanted to make him something special for breakfast.  Which is how I cam up with this concoction, my bodacious morning burrito!.  This is not your typical burrito, but one that is full of healthful and delicious flavor that will perk up anyone's morning.  Enjoy!




Ingredients:

Pico de gallo

2 chopped tomatoes

1 lime (juice only)

1 half sweet onion

4 chopped up jalapeno's from the jar

5 sprigs of cilantro

salt and pepper to taste.

Add all ingredients together in bowl mix and enjoy!

Burrito

Ingredients

I cup of egg whites

1tsp Greek yogurt

Pico de gallo

2 pieces of  chopped and cooked turkey bacon ( I bake mine @ 500 degrees for about 10 minutes)

1 half of an avocado (chopped)

Pinch of queso fresco

2 chopped bulbs of chives

1 whole wheat burrito

Cook egg whites on medium heat for about for about 7-10 minutes until egg whites are firm. Mean while take your burrito and add the following:  Greek yogurt on the bottom portion of the burrito.  Take  cooked egg whites and place them on top of the Greek yogurt.  Then add your chopped turkey bacon, pico de gallo and avocado, fold burrito and place on top chopped chives and a pinch of queso fresco cheese  Happy eating!!

The perfect pair; Pear and walnut crostata

There's nothing more then delicious than a crostata, think of it as a rustic pie before they had canned fillings. I'm not really a baker, but what I can tell you is this is a really amazing recipe and not to mention super easy!! This could be breakfast or just a snack that you have with your coffee.  How will you eat your crostata? I hope you enjoy it! Happy eating!

Ingredients:

Heat oven to 425 degrees

1 Pillsbury pie crust (these can be found in the cooler section in your grocery store)

2 Bartlett pears sliced thin

1 cup of granulated sugar

1 tbsp. of cinnamon

A pinch of nutmeg (a little goes a long way)

1 tbsp of lemon juice

1 tbsp of  melted butter

cooking spray

1 cup of chopped raw walnuts

 Put sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl and add the sliced  pears.  Squeeze 1 tbsp of lemon juice onto the pears inside the mixing bowl, and fold all ingredients together.  Unwrap the pie crust place it onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray, and place the pears on top of the pie crust, then pinch the remaining outside crust together.  Before you place it into the oven brush the melted butter on the top crust and then sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture onto the  top outside crust.  Lastly in the center put your crushed walnuts and be sure to sprinkle some sugar mixture on them as well.  Bake for 15-20 minutes on 425 degrees. Enjoy!

Not your average chicken salad.

So it was a hot day here in Florida today roughly in 90's, anyhow I decided to make some chicken salad.  Not just any chicken salad, but one that has a wonderful flavor and the comfort of a old fashioned chicken salad as well.  Not only is this salad delicious it is also super healthy as well!  You can enjoy it on a bed of mixed greens like I am.  Or you can put on bread, or eat just as is.  Happy eating! Enjoy!

So easy even the little ones helped!

Ingredients:

Tip: If you don't feel like cooking your own chicken you can buy a rotisserie chicken at your local market pull it apart and then add the ingredients.  

1 5.3oz of plain Greek yogurt ( I know this may sound a bit off, but it works and taste delish!)

1LB of any boneless skinless chicken (I used thighs)

Poach the chicken for about 15 minutes

Pull chicken apart or cut it up and put it in a bowl (Let it cool first)

Add Greek yogurt

1 cup of cut up raw walnuts

1 cup of cut up grapes

3 stalks of  celery

3-4 chive bulbs depending how strong of an onion flavor you prefer (I used 3)

3 springs of  fresh thyme chopped finely

1 sprig of fresh  rosemary chopped finely

Salt and pepper to taste.

combine all ingredients together mix and enjoy.