Great Food Ideas

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Do you have a signature dish that you like to prepare?

Like Mexican Food?

Why not give La Hacienda over on Goodman Rd a try? It’s not all that big, so the service is pretty good. They have a full bar, and some of the best Mexican food around. When I went, I ordered a combo that had chicken enchiladas, a soft taco, and beans and rice.  Pretty standard meal, but all in all, the meal was pretty good, though I had to jazz the rice up a bit. The prices are also really good, so it’s a great place to stop by for lunch if you need a little break.

Have you ever been?

Recipe of the Week — Microwaveable Meals

And no I’m not talking about Stouffers frozen dinners. (Though they are pretty tasty!) I’m talking about actual home cooked meals done in the microwave.

 We all lead busy lives, and sometimes don’t have time to use an hour or two of our time to wait on food from the oven. So when you’re short on time, but still want the deliciousness of a home cooked meal, why not try this yummy recipe?

 

 

MICROWAVE DEEP DISH CHICKEN BURRITOS

 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, drained

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 cans chunk chicken, drained

8 flour tortillas

1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

2 c. shredded lettuce

2 tomatoes, diced

1 sm. ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced (optional)

 In 1-quart microwave casserole, combine canned tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cocoa powder and cinnamon. Cook on high 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken, break up with a fork. Cook covered with wax paper on high 2 to 4 minutes, stir well.

Place 2 tortillas at a time between 2 sheets of paper towel, heat on high 30 seconds. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla, roll tightly.

 Place rolled tortillas in microwave baking dish; spread grated cheese on top. Cook covered with wax paper on medium power. Top with lettuce and tomatoes and avocado.