Monday Munchies...South of the Border!

Happy Monday and Happy May! Can you believe it's already that far into the year?My kiddos only have a few weeks of school left-unbelievable!
We had a great weekend, end of the season softball parties, last of the spring soccer games, mulched and planted the gardens, and got a project or two finished. We also had a great dinner Saturday night-homemade Mexican! Y.U.M.I am such a wimp when it comes to any type of spice, while the rest of my family can't get it hot enough, so keeping it made at home lets us all be as "HOT" as we can take it.
I found a great salsa recipe that added to everything. My own little bowl of extra mild, and a big bowl of holy-cow-that-will-burn-your-tonsils-out hot for the rest of them!Just play with the peppers to adjust the heat...Joe's Salsa 

Recipe via Favorite Family Recipes


 So what did we have with our salsa?Black Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice and Chicken Chimmies!Super fast and easy...4 chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder pan fried then shredded. A few TBS of chicken is then placed onto a tortilla with a sprinkle of green onions and monterey jack cheese. Roll like a burrito and then cook in a frying pan, turning until all the sides are a crunchy, light brown.Add the salsa, sour cream, guacamole and enjoy!  So good. So quick and easy. So muy bueno!!! Happy Eating... Keep those salad recipes coming! I'm loving them!!!

Cafe Rio Knock off Recipes...Monday Munchies!

One of my favorite things about going back home for a visit is getting to go to Cafe Rio.If you've never been, my tummy hurts for you. And if you have or live in a place where there is one close by, I want to be you! I can only describe it as a fantastic little piece of heaven on a plate...YUM! The hubby was out of town again so I thought I'd be nice and make a super tasty "Welcome Home " dinner for him, I impressed myself...and him. Not by my cooking skills, but by the awesomeness of these recipes.

 This amazing gal has the ENTIRE MEAL broken down! The Sweet Pork, the beans, the (OH! SO GOOD!) Cilantro Lime Rice, and the dressing. And while time consuming (and totally worth every minute) they are really easy to follow.My super picky hubster couldn't believe that I had figured out the recipe, I totally accepted the compliment and then told him the truth... Go taste a bit of heaven here:Family Favorite Recipes Happy Munching!