Comments on: Chicken Enchiladas and Salad in Thirty Minutes Flat http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html Naturally inspired living for homemakers Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Freezing and Using Up an Abundance of Peppers http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-90045 Freezing and Using Up an Abundance of Peppers Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:16:20 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-90045 [...] them as a pizza topping.Couple with veggies of your choice for a simple stir fry.Add to enchiladas.I have yet to discover any desserts that call for peppers; I'm curious if anyone in the Keeper of [...] [...] them as a pizza topping.Couple with veggies of your choice for a simple stir fry.Add to enchiladas.I have yet to discover any desserts that call for peppers; I'm curious if anyone in the Keeper of [...]

]]> By: Rachel B http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-89741 Rachel B Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:14:13 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-89741 I've made this twice, now, and we love it! Thank you! I also wanted to share a little variation I've done: I always seem to have more sauce than I want to use, so I just add some frozen corn and a little water to the pan and heat it up as a side dish. Yum! Actually, it was the only part of the meal the 2yo wanted to eat! ;-) I've made this twice, now, and we love it! Thank you! I also wanted to share a little variation I've done: I always seem to have more sauce than I want to use, so I just add some frozen corn and a little water to the pan and heat it up as a side dish. Yum! Actually, it was the only part of the meal the 2yo wanted to eat! ;-)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-89579 Melissa Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:19:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-89579 I agree about having short cuts in the freezer. I too have cooked beef and chicken to make meals quicker and easier. My favorite is with chicken. I boil whole chickens, and debone. I put that "shredded chicken" into a bag. On a day I need a meal in minutes I take it out, microwave it and add BBQ sauce. "Taco Rice" is another one that is super simple 1 lb of browned hamburger, 1 can of Rotel tomatoes, 2 T taco seasoning, mix it altogether and put it on a tortilla shell with cheese. I got that one from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. I agree about having short cuts in the freezer. I too have cooked beef and chicken to make meals quicker and easier. My favorite is with chicken. I boil whole chickens, and debone. I put that "shredded chicken" into a bag. On a day I need a meal in minutes I take it out, microwave it and add BBQ sauce.
"Taco Rice" is another one that is super simple 1 lb of browned hamburger, 1 can of Rotel tomatoes, 2 T taco seasoning, mix it altogether and put it on a tortilla shell with cheese. I got that one from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.

]]> By: Christina http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-89140 Christina Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:47:11 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-89140 great idea, thanks. I have started storing more in the freezer for use with quick meals: beans, meats, stock, etc. I see you thaw in the microwave (I use my microwave a lot myself) but then I'm curious what kinds of containers you store things in? I haven't yet found anything I'm all that happy with, and I don't like microwaving the plastic ones I do have, so I let stuff thaw in the fridge and have to remember to plan far enough ahead. great idea, thanks. I have started storing more in the freezer for use with quick meals: beans, meats, stock, etc. I see you thaw in the microwave (I use my microwave a lot myself) but then I'm curious what kinds of containers you store things in? I haven't yet found anything I'm all that happy with, and I don't like microwaving the plastic ones I do have, so I let stuff thaw in the fridge and have to remember to plan far enough ahead.

]]> By: 20 Quick & Easy Dinner Ideas {Real Food, Fast} | The Humbled Homemaker http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-88854 20 Quick & Easy Dinner Ideas {Real Food, Fast} | The Humbled Homemaker Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:07:34 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-88854 [...] Chicken Enchiladas & Salad in 30 Minutes Flat: Natalie’s recent quick meal on Keeper of the Home looks super easy–and feeds her family of 11! [...] [...] Chicken Enchiladas & Salad in 30 Minutes Flat: Natalie’s recent quick meal on Keeper of the Home looks super easy–and feeds her family of 11! [...]

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]]> By: April @ A Simple Life http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-88580 April @ A Simple Life Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:09:50 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-88580 Ah, this is what I have been needing to find out about freezer meals. I have been resistant to freezer meals for various reasons, but just freezing some core ingredients like meat and beans makes sense. I have been exploring other ways to make quick, simple meals and have been surprised by how truly simple meals with just a few ingredients are so good and feel good after eating them. Ah, this is what I have been needing to find out about freezer meals. I have been resistant to freezer meals for various reasons, but just freezing some core ingredients like meat and beans makes sense.

I have been exploring other ways to make quick, simple meals and have been surprised by how truly simple meals with just a few ingredients are so good and feel good after eating them.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-88570 Natalie Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:52:17 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-88570 Yes! : ) Yes! : )

]]> By: Cindy Brick http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/07/chicken-enchiladas-and-salad-in-thirty-minutes-flat.html/comment-page-1#comment-88568 Cindy Brick Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:36:21 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=16724#comment-88568 I don't always have the room to store freezer meals! (Although some, like lasagne, are nice to have around. We just eat them up too fast.) Here's a dish that's saved my patootie over and over again -- Porcupine Rice. And you don't even have to precook the meat. Quick-thaw (3 min. in microwave) a pound of ground beef, pork or turkey. Throw in the frying pan and saute until broken up some -- then add 1 cup uncooked rice and your choice of chopped vegetables. (I've used onion, mushrooms and red and green peppers -- throw those in while browning the meat/rice mixture-- green beans, peas added with the water -- and chopped spinach tossed in at the last minute.) By the time the meat is finished browning, the rice will also be sauteed. (Add a small handful of broken-up pasta for a Rice-A-Roni touch.) Add water to cover the rice, plus your choice of spices: *2 tablespoons onion soup (or other) mix *2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon marjoram, salt and pepper *half a can of mushroom or celery soup *stir in a few tablespoons of sour cream just before serving, for a 'stroganoff' taste Simmer for about 20 min., adding water if mixture gets too dry, until rice is cooked and fluffy. Serve with mandarin oranges or a salad. Last post: http://cindybrick.blogspot.com/2012/07/monday-stuff-on-way-to-other-stuff.html I don't always have the room to store freezer meals! (Although some, like lasagne, are nice to have around. We just eat them up too fast.)
Here's a dish that's saved my patootie over and over again -- Porcupine Rice. And you don't even have to precook the meat. Quick-thaw (3 min. in microwave) a pound of ground beef, pork or turkey. Throw in the frying pan and saute until broken up some -- then add 1 cup uncooked rice and your choice of chopped vegetables. (I've used onion, mushrooms and red and green peppers -- throw those in while browning the meat/rice mixture-- green beans, peas added with the water -- and chopped spinach tossed in at the last minute.)
By the time the meat is finished browning, the rice will also be sauteed. (Add a small handful of broken-up pasta for a Rice-A-Roni touch.) Add water to cover the rice, plus your choice of spices:
*2 tablespoons onion soup (or other) mix
*2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon marjoram, salt and pepper
*half a can of mushroom or celery soup
*stir in a few tablespoons of sour cream just before serving, for a 'stroganoff' taste

Simmer for about 20 min., adding water if mixture gets too dry, until rice is cooked and fluffy. Serve with mandarin oranges or a salad.

Last post:
http://cindybrick.blogspot.com/2012/07/monday-stuff-on-way-to-other-stuff.html

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