Simple Enchiladas

Sandra Sells — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:25:42 +0000

The cat is out of the bag. The secret is out. Alert the media! Enchiladas have arrived at the Sells house. One of my husband’s favorite dishes is a giant plate of enchiladas. Kodi’s mom has made enchiladas for years and they will forever hold a special place in his heart. I thought that I would give them a try and adapt the recipe to the busy household that we live in. When I served them up for dinner and I got a thumbs up from Kodi and that was all I needed! There are some very amazing homemade and from scratch recipes out there, and a definite winner is the one from his mom, but my intention was for them to be quick, simple, and, most importantly, delicious! However, they had to pass the eyes of the enchilada critic in my house. There are two ways to start, one is to purchase an already made roasted chicken and shred it, the other is to go the route I did and put my Instant Pot pressure cooker to good use. If using an Instant Pot, pour one 32 oz carton of unsalted chicken broth in the cooker, and then add 2-3 chicken breasts and a ½ packet of Siete Taco Seasoning. Set the time to 8-10 minutes on high pressure. Allow the pressure to naturally release. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred the chicken on a large plate. Sprinkle the rest of the Siete Taco Seasoning and 1/3 a cup of the stock from the Instant Pot over the chicken to moisten. Set the chicken aside. The enchilada recipe In a large casserole dish, pour enough Siete Enchilada Sauce to lightly cover the bottom of the dish, and then set up your assembly line of ingredients. First, pour the rest of the enchilada sauce on a large plate or in a wide bowl, and then set your shredded cheddar cheese and chicken in the line. You will need to warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds in a tortilla warmer or under a dampened paper towel in the microwave, but warm only half of the tortillas at a time. The reason for warming the tortillas is to keep them from crumbling so you can easily roll them. Drench each warmed corn tortilla in the enchilada sauce, and then fill each one with about one heaping tablespoon shredded chicken and ½ tablespoon cheese. Roll each tortilla and place them in a row in your casserole dish. You should be able to make about 10-12 enchiladas with the amount of enchilada sauce in one jar. You will more than likely have left over shredded chicken, depending on their size. Once you have filled the dish with the rolled enchiladas you can spread one light layer of your favorite salsa on top (about 1/2 cup). Sprinkle more cheddar cheese, to your personal liking, right on top, and then bake the enchiladas at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes. If you would like the cheese to be extra browned, you may consider using the broiler. Serving the enchiladas We served our enchiladas with yellow rice and black beans. For toppings we like to use feta cheese, cilantro, and a salsa verde aioli that we make to brighten up the flavors. You can always replace the feta for a Mexican style cheese like cotija. For a simple sauce that we make right in our Vitamix blender, combine 3 tablespoons avocado oil mayo, ½ cup salsa verde, the juice of one lime, and ¼ cup or good handful of cilantro, and then blend them until emulsified. We served the sauce on the side, but feel free to pour it right on top. This was a delicious enchilada recipe and really hit the spot. Thanks to a few good quality made store bought items, you can create a simple and no fuss enchilada recipe. It’s sure to be a winner. Let us know what you think!

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Sweet Corn Guacamole

Sandra Sells — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:21:35 +0000

Seasons come and go, times change, and connections can fade but the friendship between guacamole and salsa never loses its connection, haha! They can be the centerpiece at a gathering, the tasty treat that brings a smile to everyone’s face, and a food combo that always brings people together. If we’ve learned anything from a snack food, it’s that gathering together and keeping a connection with friends is vitally important in life. Guacamole and salsa are literally the perfect pairing of food. Add chips to create a dip, toss them into a burrito or salad, or whatever you fancy – salsa and guacamole always go well with many other foods! Avocados are a creamy nutritious fruit that we absolutely love in our house – yes, that’s right, they are a fruit not a vegetable! We recently discovered a love for Everything Bagel Seasoning on top of ripe avocados. It’s life changing, if you’re an avocado fan, which I’m going to assume you are if you’ve read this far. You can get the seasoning at Costco, Trader Joe’s, or any other major grocery store retailer these days. I’ll post a link to the seasoning in case you’re curious. 👇🏻😊 Back to avocados. They’re delicious on their own but our creamy guacamole recipe brings them to another level. This particular recipe has a lot of flavor and texture but you can add corn, beans, or even sweeter flavors like mangos or another fruit. We’ve tried many variations of this recipe and are wide open to new creative recipes. We enjoy adding the freshness of veggies to our guacamole. We’re sure you will enjoy it too! This guacamole recipe was a must to add to our Simply Sells recipe collection! Prepare it alongside our Simply Salsa, add some sour cream and tortilla chips, and then have a party! Quick tip: if you’re wanting your guacamole to last a bit longer, save the avocado pits on top and add bit of extra lime juice to prevent browning. We’re really looking forward to exploring more creative recipes with our Simply Sells family. Hope you enjoy the guacamole, we did!

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