Skillet Grilled Burritos

2 c. cooked chopped chicken breasts

15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

11 oz can Mexi-corn

4 oz, shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese

Creamy Cilantro- Jalapeno Sauce

8 (8 in) soft taco-size whole wheat flour tortillas, warmed

cooking spray

salsa

1. Toss together first 4 ingredients and 1/2 c. Creamy-cilantro Sauce. Spread 3/4 c. chicken mixture just below center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortilla over filling, and roll up. Coat burrito with cooking spray.

2. Coat a hot griddle or nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook burritos, in batches, on hot griddle over medium heat, pressing gently with spatula, 3-4 min on each side until golden brown and cheese in melted. Serve with salsa and remaining Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce.

Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce

1c. light sour cream

1/2 c. loosely packed chopped cilantro leaves

2 tbsp. diced pickled jalapeno peppers

2 tbsp. chopped yellow onion

2 tbsp. dijon mustard

1 tbsp lime zest

Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill 30 min. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Source: Southern Living, Feb. 2009

Crockpot Asian Pork Chops

6 medium boneless pork chops

1/2 c. soy sauce

1/4 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. ketchup

1 t. ground ginger

2-4 cloves minced garlic

Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray. Lay pork chops in bottom. Mix other ingredients together in small bowl. Pour over pork chops. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Serve with rice and steamed green beans or broccoli.

Thanks Cindy!

Poppy Seed Chicken

3 cups cooked chopped chicken

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 (8oz) carton of sour cream

1 tbsp poppy seeds

one sleeve Ritz crackers

1/4 c. melted butter

Combine first 4 ingredients ; spoon into a lightly greased 11x7x1.5 inch baking dish. Combine crushed crackers and butter and sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 min.

February 1st-14th, 2009

I tell you, miracles never cease! I have not only done my menu at least a week ahead of time, but have ample opportunity to get it out on my blog. Yahoo! I wouldn't expect a repeat of this until June or later. =)

I try to have at least one (or two) easy nights of sandwiches or breakfast each week. That may change when I'm no longer a working momma, but for now it fits the schedule and budget.

Sunday, Feb 1st: Poppy Seed Chicken

Monday, Feb 2nd: Sandwiches or Hot Dogs, chips, mac and cheese

Tuesday, Feb. 3rd: Pancakes, Turkey Bacon, biscuits--Breakfast Baby!

Wednesday, Feb. 4th: Slow Cooker Pork Chops (trying a new recipe given to me by Cindy Beall)

Thursday, Feb. 5th: Roast, carrots, new potatoes, salad (Velveeta mac and cheese for the girls)

Friday, Feb. 6th: Angelhair with marinara, garlic bread, salad

Saturday, Feb. 7th: Pizza!

Sunday, Feb. 8th: Black Bean Lasagna (this makes a ton)

Monday, Feb. 9th: Leftover lasagna

Tuesday, Feb 10th: (ballet night) sandwiches, hot dogs or McDonald's...whichever I feel like.

Wednesday, Feb. 11th: Skillet Grilled Burritos (Southern Living, Feb. 2009, p. 90)

Thursday, Feb. 12th: Red beans and Rice with turkey sausage

Friday, Feb. 13th: Hamburgers, wheat buns, sweet potato fries, bakes beans

Saturday, Feb. 14th: Pizza Night!