Honey Lime Enchiladas

1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp chili powder
1lb chicken, cooked and shredded
1/4 c lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c heavy cream
15oz can green enchilada sauce
2 c cheese
12 corn or flour tortillas

In a bowl combine honey, lime juice, chili and garlic powder. Whisk together and add the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate up to 1hr in fridge.
Prepare tortillas (we like the kind you can cook yourselves) by heating in microwave so they don't crack. Spray 9x13 pan with PAM. In a small bowl combine cream and enchilada sauce. Spread 1/2 of mixture on bottom of pan.
Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas, cover with cheese, then roll up enchilada style. Repeat until all chicken/tortillas are gone.
Pour remaining sauce over top of enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350 for 30-35min

If you want it a little spicier or chunkier, use green taco sauce, medium heat. That made it too hot for the kids, but I liked it!

Poppyseed Dressing

3/4 c sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp onion salt
1/3 c white vinegar
1 tsp salt
3/4 c oil
1 Tbsp poppy seeds

Mix all together and serve over salad! Really yummy!

Chicken Taquitos (our best bites)

1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder
2 C shredded cooked chicken
1 C grated cheese (cheddar, pepperjack, etc)

Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

Spoon down the middle of the tortilla and roll up. Place on baking sheet and spray tops with PAM. Bake for 15-20min or until golden brown on top.

Mini Cheddar Meatloafs

3/4 c milk
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c oats
1/2 c chopped onions (1/4 c dehydrated onions)
1 tsp salt
1lb ground beef

Topping:
2/3c ketchup
1/2c brown sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp mustard

In a bowl combine milk, cheese, oats, onions and salt. Add the beef and mix with hands to incorporate. Shape into 8 mini loafs and place in a foil lined 9x13 pan. Combine topping ingredients, then spoon over top of meatloafs. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 min.

Ben LOVES these. He will eat 3-4 of them! The topping is really good!

Double Chocolate Muffins

1 & 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
1/4 c cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 bananas
1/3 c oil
1/4 c applesauce
1 c mini chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a small bowl mash banana and add other wet ingredients. Stir into dry ingredients and stir until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 350 for 20-25min, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Brattens Clam Chowder

2 cans chopped clams
2 cups potatoes, diced
1/2 c onion, diced
1 c celery, diced
3/4 c butter
3/4 c flour
1 pint whipping cream
1 pint milk
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp sugar

Drain clams into the vegetables. Cover with additional water (about 1/2 inch over tops of veggies) to steam. In separate pan melt butter and add flour slowly. Stir in cream and milk and cook until thick and creamy, stirring constantly. Add undrained veggies and clams. Serve in bread bowls and eat for New Years!