Mexican Black Bean Dip - Kristi Original

I came up with this recipe when I looked in my cupboard and found a can of seasoned black beans and a can of diced tomatoes and chilis. It's similar to Stacie Hauer's dip, but a little different based on what I had on hand.

Mix Together and Enjoy

1 Can Seasoned Black Beans
1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis (Drained)
2 Avocados Diced
1 Tomato Diced
1/8 Onion Finely Diced
1/2 Cup Frozen Corn (More if you want)
1 Jar of Diced Black Olives Infused with Jalapenos
1/4 Red Pepper Finely Chopped

Season Accordingly
Seasoning Salt
Garlic (I used Garlic Garlic from Tastefully Simple but you could use garlic cloves or garlic powder)
Fiesta Party Mix - Tastefully Simple (You could use cayenne pepper instead. Maybe some Cumin)
Lime Juice

Mexican Pot Pie - Kristi Original

I made this tonight and it was very yummy. Cayden was a fan and tried to eat it as I was making it. Though it looks like it is a lot of work, it is super easy. You just dump the ingredients together and you have an easy dinner.

When I make this again I will probably add onions. Chris would prefer me to leave out the small can of green chili's. Also to make it spicier, use hot enchilada sauce or use tomatoes with different peppers.

1 to 1-1/2 Cup Shredded Chicken ( I used left over rotisserie chicken)

1- 15 oz Can Black Beans Drained

1 Can Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup

1 Can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chili's

1 - 4 oz Can of Diced Green Chili's

1- 10 oz Can of Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce

1-1/2 Cups of Frozen Corn (I used Trader Joe's Roasted Corn)

8 oz Bag of Shredded Cheese (I used Crystal Farms Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Cheeses

1 - 16 oz can of Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans

2 - Pillsbury Deep Dish Pie Crusts (Frozen Pie Crusts)

Mix all of the ingredients above except the refried beans, 1/2 of the cheese and the pie crusts. Split the can of refried beans in half, each pie crust will get a 1/2 a can of refried beans. Spread the refried beans evenly onto the bottom of each of the pie crusts. Pour the mix of the other ingredients on top of the refried beans until the pie crust is full. You should have enough for both pie crusts and maybe some extra. Put the mexican pot pie on a cookie sheet and back at 400 degrees for 45 minutes until the crust looks done. 5 minutes before the dish is done cooking, pour the remaining 1/2 a bag of cheese on top of the mexican pot pie. 

Stacie Hauer's Avocado Dip

1 Avocado (Cut to Chunks)
1 Tomato (Cut to Chunks)
1/2 Lime Juice
Handful of Chopped Cilantro
1 Serrano or Jalapeno Pepper (Chopped)
Cumin (Sprinkle it On)
Salt to Taste

Optional
1 Can of Black Beans Rinsed
Corn
Garlic Clove

Mix and Eat

Baja Steak

This recipe came from the book 'Super-Fast Slow Cooking'. It is very good.

1-1/2 Lbs Boneless beef round steak, cut into serving-size pieces (We used top round steak)

2 cups frozen corn

18 oz jar chunky garden salsa

15 oz can of black beans (I used Kuner's Southwest Black Beans with cumin and chili spices)

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp salt

Optional: 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Place beef in slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low setting until the meat is done. To book says 8-9 hours. I cooked if for 6-7 hours. 

Optional Items: 

Tortillas (I warmed them in a pan on medium heat flipping them while heating them)

Tomatoes

Cheese

Lettuce

Knorr's Fiesta Sides Mexican Rice

Salsa/Taco Sauce

We took the Baja Steak and put it in the tortilla with the rice and topped it with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and salsa. Yum!

Chicken Wild Rice - Kristi Original

Lundburg Wild Rice Blend (http://www.lundberg.com/products/rice/gourmet_rice_blends/Lundberg_Wild_Blend%C2%AE.aspx)
Chicken Bouillon Cube
Sea Salt
Chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
Mushrooms
Water Chestnuts
Onion
Teriyaki Sauce

Make the rice per the pack instructions but add in a chicken bouillon cube or chicken bouillon glandulars and sea salt. Saute mushrooms,onion, and chicken. When the rice is finished add in chicken, mushrooms, wather chestnuts, onion. Eat plain or top with teriyaki sauce.

Cheesy Potato Burritos - Kristi Original

Ground Italian Sausage
Potatoes (2?)
1 Red Pepper
1/2 Onion
Mushrooms (5?)
Campbell's Cheese Soup
Tortillas
Shredded Cheese

Cook the potatoes in the microwave until they are almost done. Cut them up in cubes. Cook the Italian sausage. Chop up all of the vegetables and saute them with the Italian sausage. Add the potatoes. When they are done add the Cheese Soup. Fill the tortillas with the mixture, top with shredded cheese, and enjoy.

Turkey - How to Make a Turkey

Turkey
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Oregano
1/4 Cup White Wine, Sherry, or Cooking Wine
Chicken Broth

1. Defrost the turkey. Remove the neck and innards from the inside of the turkey. 

2. Rinse the turkey with water and pat it dry. 

3. Make a mix of the salt, pepper, and fresh oregano. 

4. Rub the butter on, in, and under the skin of the turkey (put pats of butter under the skin). Rub seasoning on, in and under the skin of the turkey. 

5. Put the turkey in the turkey roaster or oven pan breast down. Put more seasoning on the turkey and pour the wine on top of the turkey (I didn't measure the wine, I just poured it). 

6. Cook the turkey at 325 degrees. If the turkey is in the oven, cover it with tin foil and remove the foil the last hour of cooking. (The turkey I had cooked for 3.5 hours, but I don't remember the weight. Go with the weight recommendations). 

7. After the turkey has cooked for 2 hours, pour chicken broth on the turkey. The last hour of cooking scoop the broth from the bottom of the pan on top of the turkey every 15 minutes. Wait 20-30 minutes before cutting the turkey.