Honey Lime Enchiladas

1.5 lbs. pork or chicken, cooked and shredded

Sauce

1/3 c. honey

1/4 c. lime juice

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

2 (10 oz.) cans green enchilada sauce

equal parts mixed together of:

mozzarella cheese, shredded

cheddar cheese, shredded

flour tortillas

Mix together sauce ingredients then add to shredded pork or chicken. Let the sauce soak into the meat for about 30 minutes.

Lightly spray 2 pans with non-stick baking spray. (I usually use one 9x13 and one 9x9 but it will vary with how thick you stuff your enchiladas) Pour green enchilada sauce into pans to coat the entire bottom. Fill tortillas with shredded meat and desired amount of cheese. Roll and place in dish.

Pour remainder of sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle more cheese on top - don't be stingy! Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Then turn on broiler and place enchiladas nearer the top of oven. Let it broil until cheese is slightly brown and crispy.

Cheesy Chicken Chilaquiles

1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp Southwestern Seasoning
1 3/4 cups salsa verde
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 cups authentic restaurant-style tortilla chips
2 cups shredded chituahua cheese (can use mozzarella or Monterey Jack)
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
sour cream (optional)

cut chicken into 1-in. pieces (I shredded mine and it was still really yummy). Combine chicken and seasoning in Deep Covered Baker (from Pampered Chef); mix well. Spread chicken evenly over bottom of baker. Microwave, covered, on High 4 minutes; stir to separate chicken. Microwave, covered, an additional 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain the chicken.
Combine salsa and broth in a bowl. Chop cilantro. Arrange half of the tortilla chips over bottom of same baker, breaking chips; top with half each of chicken, salsa mixture and cheeses. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cilantro. Repeat layers one time, ending with cheeses.
Microwave, covered, on High 5-7 minutes or until cheeses are melted and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Mexican Sausage Skillet

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

2 ears corn, husks and skin removed

1 medium onion

8 oz. smoked sausage

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 tbsp chipotle rub

2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Cook rice according to directions.

Meanwhile, remove corn kernels from cobs. Chop onion. Cut sausage into 1/2 in. slices. Lightly spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add corn to skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until onion is tender.

Add tomatoes and beans to skillet; bring to a boil. Serve bean mixture over rice; garnish with cilantro and lime. If desired.

Tamale Corn Cakes with Raja Topping

Chipotle Cole Slaw

4 cups cole slaw mix

1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

1 tbsp Chipotle Rub

Raja Topping and Corn Cakes

1 rotisserie chicken

1tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium onion

2 poblano peppers (I used bell peppers, less spicy)

1tbsp Chipotle rub

1/2 cup barbecue sause

1pkg. corn muffin mix

1tbsp Chipotle rub

3/4 cup milk

1 egg

2tbsp butter, melted

Toss cole slaw mix, dressing and rub in bowl; set aside.

Shred chicken. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Thinly slice the omion and peppers. Place onion, peppers and rub in skillet; cook 4-5 minutes or until peppers are tender, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Add barbecue sauce; cook 1 minute or until heated through.

Prepare Corn Cakes. Combined corn muffin mix and chipotle rub inbowl. Add milk, egg and butter; mix according to package directions. Heat griddle over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes. Using a medium scoop, scoop batter onto griddle. Cook 1 1/2 -2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

To assemble: place chicken and pepper mixture ontop of the corn cake and then place the cole slaw mix ontop of the chicken. Enjoy. This is really yummy.

Chiles Rellenos Strata

1/2 loaf French bread, divided
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 carton (15oz.) Southwestern style pasteurized egg product
8 oz. pork chorizo sausage
2 poblano peppers
1 small onion
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese, divided
1 cup corn chips, crushed (optional)

Cut bread into 1-in. cubes. In bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Add egg product; whisk until well blended. Place half of the bread cubes over bottom of Deep Covered Baker; pour half of the egg mixture over bread cubes. Add remaining bread cubes to bowl with egg mixture; stir to coat.
In skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat 7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain if necessary. Chop peppers and onion; add to skillet; cover and cook 3-4 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender. Remove skillet from heat. Add tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the chihuahua cheese; stir to combine.
Place half of the sausage mixture over bread cubes in baker. Add remaining bread cube mixture to baker; top with remaining sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, on High 10-12 minutes or until center is set and temperature reaches 140F in center. Carefully remove lid; sprinkle with reamaining 1/2 cup Chihuahua cheese and let stand 5-10 minutes. Garnish with corn chips, if desired.

This recipe is super yummy. Chris and I loved it. It was a little spicy for the kids, so next time I will make half of it without the peppers.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Saute for 5 min:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small can chopped green chilies
- 2 crucshed garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp veg. oil

Then add:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can beef broth
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2-1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, chunked

Add last half hour:
- 1 pkg frozen white corn
- 1 can black beans

Bring to boil and simmer 1- 1 1/2 hours.

Toppings:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onions
- tortilla chips