Thursday, February 25, 2010

Taco Chip Dip

Taco Chip Dip
Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com

(1) 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
(1) 16 ounce container nonfat sour cream
1 package taco seasoning mix
Iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 chopped tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
(1) 2.25 ounce can black olives, drained (optional)

Tortilla Chips

So good! I love taco dip and this was no exception. Serve it at a party and it will be gone in no time.

Ravioli with Zucchini

Ravioli with Zucchini
Not sure where I got this recipe...but I'm awfully glad I did!
(1) 9 ounce package Refrigerated Cheese Ravioli
(1) Medium Red Bell Pepper, coarsely chopped
3 cups julienne-cut (2x1/4x1/4 inch) zucchini
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon
1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1) Cook ravioli to desired doneness as per package directions.
2) Meanwhile, spray large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat on Medium-High until hot. Add zucchini, red pepper, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3) Drain ravioli; rinse with hot water. Add ravioli, water and bouillon to vegetables. Mix gently. Cook for 3-5 minutes over Medium-Low until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Add cheese. Toss gently to combine.
Absolutely delicious! Even if you don't like zucchini like me, you have to try this. Yum!

Mexican Chicken Chowder

Mexican Chicken Chowder
Recipe from Lindsey Grames, a dear friend
You absolutely must try this bowl of deliciousness! It's my go-to soup recipe - even my kids eat it (beans included!). I usually double the recipe and freeze the leftovers for another time!

Ingredients:
2 - 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
(1) 11 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
(1) 15 ounce can black beans, drained
(1) 10 - 3/4 can Cream of Chicken Soup
(1) 4 ounce can diced green chiles
2 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 package Taco Seasoning
(1) 14 ounce can Chicken Broth
1 Cup water

Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Tortilla Chips

Directions:
In a crock pot, combine all the ingredients except Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese and Tortilla Chips. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Garnish with Sour Cream, Cheese and Chips as desired.