Breakfast Burritos

I have posted these before.  But just for your recall, they are just taco shells with sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese. You can either warm them in the microwave, stove, or oven. You can dip them in salsa or sour cream or eat them plain.

Easy to go meal!

Marinated Salmon Fillet

1 pound salmon fillet
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 clove garlic, diced
1 tablespoon water

Marinade in the refrigerator as you thaw in a covered baking dish.  Turn over several times.

Broil in a pan about the size of your fillet 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes.  (Since fillets are thinner than steaks, you probably won't need to turn over. If you want to broil both sides, broil the skin side first, then flip after 3 or 4 minutes.)  Keep as much of the marinate on top of the fillet.  When it flakes with a fork and the juices are white, it is done. Be careful not to over cook.  Can be reheated in the microwave if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste.

We pair this with Uncle Ben's Original Wild Rice or baked potatoes, French bread, and a garden salad. Add sparkling cider and you have a restaurant worthy meal.  All of our children like this salmon and it is "brain food".  The serving sizes aren't large, because it is so pricey, so the sides are important.

Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

6-8 medium potatoes diced (1/2 inch cubes)
2 chicken breasts, diced
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5-6 green onions, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 cup cream

Grease the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish. Dice the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.  Combine the chicken, bacon, cheese, green onions, salt, pepper, and cream in a bowl.  Stir and pour on top of the potatoes.  Cover with tin foil.  Bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (Depends on the size of your potatoes, check them.  When they are soft it is done.)

Freezer Instructions:
Thaw the chicken mixture.
Grease the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish. Dice the potatoes in the bottom of the dish. 
Pour the chicken on top of the potatoes. Bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (Depends on the size of your potatoes, check them.  When they are soft it is done.)

Honey Sesame Chicken October 2013

Honey Sesame Chicken

ingredients

• 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 6 Tablespoons water
• sesame seeds
• 3 scallions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, and place into your crock pot.
2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour mixture over chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours.
3. Remove chicken from crock pot, but reserve sauce in the pot. Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Replace the lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until it thickens slightly.
4. Shred chicken into bite size pieces. Serve chicken over cooked rice and spoon some sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.