Chelseita's Mexi Meals!

So this little post is for you, Mom and Hab! When I told you about my Mexican food phase I've been going through, you both were really cracking up at the things I've been whipping up in the kitchen for myself almost daily....even though these aren't real recipes, I thought I'd share how I make them. So here is how you'll eat when you visit Juarez (aka mi casa!) Make sure to pack plenty of bottled water, too! jk


"Paco's" Salad:


Romaine lettuce
Rotisserie chicken from Costco, shredded
Black beans (or other fave bean) mom-you may omit the beans; I know you're "allergic"
Avocado, sliced or diced (guacamole is also yummy)
Cheddar cheese, grated
Grape tomatoes, halved

*Drizzle with Salsa-Ranch dressing (just stir together your favorite salsa and ranch, using more salsa than ranch) If you're from "Sac" or live close to a Safeway, my absolute fave is Safeway brand salsa

*Top with crumbled tortilla chips
"OLE!"

"Chico's" Breakfast Burritos:




Burrito size flour or corn tortillas, (Costco has some great uncooked tortillas)
Black forest ham
Hash browns, shredded or cubed (cook according to bag)
Eggs, scrambled with melted cheese
Black beans
Avocado chunks
Salsa spooned inside or on the side for dipping

*Hash browns will make burrito a lot bulkier
Warm tortillas on a skillet, then layer all ingredients in this order. Fold sides in and roll up.
"BUENO!"


"Pedro's" Extreme Nachos:



Bake chicken breasts in the oven and 350 degrees for about 20 min. They won't be finished cooking. Then, dice the chicken while it's still hot and finish cooking in a skillet (sprayed with nonstick spray) rotating so they cook evenly. When the chicken is almost finished cooking, sprinkle with a little taco seasoning. Drain juices.


Spread chips on a baking sheet and top with:
Chicken
Black beans
Avocado chunks
Olives, sliced
(any other desired toppings)
Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

Bake at 350 just until cheese is melted. These are way better than Kip's (on Napolean) "DELICIOSO!"