Always hits the spot

Okay this is an easy one, and one of my childhood favorites. It always hits the spot no matter what mood I'm in. Kids love it too. Luci kept begging for more plain yogurt to dip hers in. "Ougut, wite hewe" (yogurt, right here) she kept saying while pointing to a specific spot on her plate. We use yogurt instead of sour cream...less fat :) Jacob didn't think we'd be able to eat the whole pan. Oh but we did. Here we come second trimester little dean baby number two. Food is tasting so much better these days. Yes!

Quick Broiler Nachos
Brought to You by My Dad
Yields 1 baking sheet
A whole sheet used to feed my 5 sibling and me

1 can refried beans
1 can black beans, rinsed
about half a bag of chips
1/2 cup to 1 cup shredded cheese of choice

1-2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 avacodo, cubed
salsa
plain yogurt
cilantro (optional)

Warm beans separately with whatever medium you choose.
Spread chips over sheet pan.
Drop beans over chips, sprinkle cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted.
Spread tomatoes, peppers, onions, and avocado.
Top with salsa, yogurt, and cilantro.

Shh! We're eating Chicken Enchiladas

Rain

+

Enchiladas

=

Peace and Quiet

My Favorite thing about this recipe is that we made enough for almost 40 people in one hour. And, the kids were finally quiet for a moment on a long rainy day spent indoors.

Here's what you need for one 9x13 pan:

about 3 chicken breasts (more or less if you like)

1 can black beans

1 can pinto beans

1 can diced tomatoes with green chili's

1 chopped small onion

12 smaller-ish flour tortillas

2 8oz cans green enchilada sauce (we used mild)

about 8 oz. shredded mexican blend cheese (Jacob would add much more)

the juice of one lime

Seasoned salt

chili powder

cumin

paprika

garlic powder

• Cook chicken and shred. (We cooked it mamma dean style in the pressure cooker. It's also really good cooked in the slow cooker with the tomatoes for 4-6 hours.)
  
• Place shredded chicken in saucepan with beans, onions, lime juice and tomatoes. Begin adding spices to taste. About 2 Tbsp Chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, a couple pinches salt.
  
• Pour about 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of the pan.
• Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and a few pinches of cheese. Roll up  and place seam side down in the sauce. 
• Cover with sauce and sprinkle cheese (liberally if you're a true Dean)
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Enjoy!