Cheesy Chicken and Rice Burrito

Craving Mexican food, but don't want to go out? In a time crunch, but want to eat a complete meal? Try this cheesy chicken and rice burrito--it's simple, delicious, and quick!

The best part of this recipe is that it involves two simple, ready-to-go ingredients:

• 1 cup Minute Ready to Serve Brown Rice
• 1 package Perdue Short Cuts Carved Chicken Breast (grilled and roasted are both delicious!)
  

Note: both of these products are optional--regular rice and chicken work just as well, but are not as quick to prepare!

You will also need:

• shredded cheddar cheese
• salsa
• 1 flour tortilla
• various burrito toppings of choice (lettuce, sour cream, olives, tomatoes, etc.)

What else is great about this meal? It's ready in five minutes! Place the chicken pieces in a pan on medium heat and stir for about two minutes. Uncover the cup of rice and place in the microwave for one minute. Add the rice, salsa, and cheese to the pan. Stir and remove from heat...under five minutes and the burrito filling is fully cooked!

Fill the flour tortilla with as much filling as you would like (remember, everything I cook is left-over friendly!). Add your burrito toppings and roll up. Serve with chips and salsa and enjoy! A filling and delicious Mexican meal in five minutes!

Snicker and Apple Salad with a Twist

The first time I had Snicker and Apple Salad was two years ago at one of my friend's parents' house in Wisconsin...and it was surprisingly delicious! Since then, I have seen many people make various different versions--always with the base of Snickers, Cool Whip, and apples.

On variation I tried had pieces of pineapple...and I've heard of including peaches...but my twist was the addition of raspberries!

This recipe is so simple, and somewhat healthy (it's mostly fruit!), you'll absolutely love it.

What you'll need:

• 1/2 8oz container of Cool Whip (I use Fat Free...it tastes the same!)
• 1 apple
• 1 container of raspberries
  
• 1 Snickers bar
• 1 bowl
  

First, cut the apple into 1 inch or smaller pieces...remember to get rid of the core! Dump the pieces into the bowl and cut the Snickers bar into pieces of the approximately same size. Pour in as many raspberries as you'd like...I used just under a whole container (the small container that's often sold on sale 2 for $5).

Scoop out half of the small container of Cool Whip, dump into the bowl with the fruit and Snickers, and mix. By this time, the Cool Whip has probably melted, so you might want to put it in the fridge for 5 minutes before eating. Quick, simple and delicious...enjoy!

Simply Perfect Sausage and Peppers

I'm guilty... having spent almost the whole past week either eating out or skipping meals I felt it absolutely necessary to hit up the grocery store yesterday. I took one of my friends to the store and he had the great idea to cook a family style meal for Sunday dinner with some friends. His choice? Sausage and peppers...mmm delicious!

Now remember, this meal cooked enough for 4 friends and and still plenty of left overs..but you will need (feel free to half this recipe!):

• 2 packages of Italian sausages (we used Johnsonville Mild Italian)
• a mix of 3 or 4 red, orange and/or green peppers
• 1 yellow onion
• rolls
• 2 tsp oil
• water

Pour about 1 inch of water into a large pan and place all of the sausages in the pan. Put on high heat and cover for about 10 minutes. While the sausage is cooking, cut the peppers and onions into small slices.

Put the peppers and onions with 2 tsp oil into a pan on medium heat. While they are cooking, take the sausages off of the heat and cut into 1 inch rounds. Place into a backing sheet. Pout the sauteed peppers and onions over the sausages. Add about 2 tsp of water to the pan. Throw into the oven at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.

When the sausage and peppers are done, serve as sandwiches on roles. We got ours as cheap as 3 for $0.99 in the bakery of the local grocery store!

This is a fun meal to cook and great for company, have yourself a great Sunday dinner with your friends! Remember I can't take credit for this recipe...but it's still nice to share...enjoy!