What's Cooking - Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Yea Buddy!  My famous Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas!  Incredibly yummy..yes the are!  A couple of years ago my bff's sister invited us over for a function and made these delicious enchiladas, and trust me...I didn't leave her house with-out this recipe in hand:)  This is one of my favorite dishes to make and I always get request from family members and friends to make them for different occasions.  I usually use green onions but decided to try fresh cilantro this time instead.   They are also great with a little salsa, guacamole and sour cream on top.  Another great recipe worth trying out!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3-4 (bone-in chicken) breast halves

1 Can La Victorias Green Enchilada Sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 med. Onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 Flour Tortillas
Cilantro (optional)
Green Onions (optional)
La Victora Jalepenos (optional)
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese

Directions:

Place the chicken breast into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the water, and set aside to cool. Season to taste

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat: add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes (set aside)

Heat/mix enchilada sauce and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted

Once enchilada sauce and cream cheese are melted together, add chicken, jalepenos and onions.

Spoon approx 3-4 Tbsp chicken mixture down center of tortillas (add cheese to liking) Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in 13X9 baking dish. Repeat.

Pour remaining enchilada sauce over enchiladas (if  you have any sauce left) and top with as much cheese as desired and add cilantro or green onions.

Bake in 350 oven for 35-45 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu

It's so nice to see

All the folks you love together

Sittin' and talkin' 'bout

All the things that's been goin' down

It's been a long, long time

Since we had a chance to get together

Nobody knows the next time we will see each other

Maybe years and years from now

I wish grandma could see

The whole family

I sure miss her face

And her warm and tender embrace

~Lyrics by The O'Jays ~ Family Reunion

A Family's LOVE

Summer time is all about vacations, warm weather, BBQs with friends, and family reunions! To be apart of a family like mine is so divine where love is shown.  We talk, we laugh, we share and we cry together. We are a family full of strength, and a family full of love!  This past weekend was my FAMILY REUNION (The Hatter Family Reunion) and I got a chance to see cousins, aunts and uncles that I haven't seen in years. One thing about my family is that when we get togehter..it's always a good time!  Just thought I'd share a couple of photos I took of my beautiful family on this memorable day!  It's always great and heart warmning spending time and catching up with loved ones.  The greatest meaning of family, is that of LOVE!!!  A Family's LOVE!

What's Cooking - Honey Raisin Bran Muffins

Not many people realize it but eating breakfast is the secret to staying healthy. No matter how busy you are, it's important to fuel your body so that you can have energy throughout the day. I ran across this Honey Raisin Bran Muffin recipe in a Health Magazine and decided to make muffins just to have a lil something something to snack on in the morning.  I usually don't eat breakfast, especially during the week, but last week I decided to make a concious effort to eat breakfast every morning, and I can honestly say I had more energy throughout the day.  No matter what you choose, eating breakfast gives your body and your brain the energy they need to carry you through the day.  Be good to yourself and eat breakfast.  Just like milk..it does a body good:))

HONEY RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS

Makes: 12 muffins

1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
2 cups Raisin Bran cereal (I used Kelloggs Raisin Bran)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
3 tbsp oil

Directions:
Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, stir together cereal, milk and honey. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cereal is softened. Add egg and oil. Beat well. Add flour mixture stirring only until combined. Portion batter evenly into 12  2 1/2 inch muffin pan cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.