We Made Ourselves Some Dang Quesadillas...

...and we're pretty sure Napoleon and Kip would approve.

Breakfast Quesadillas

Recipe and photos by Bake Yourself Happy

Breakfast Quesadillas

• *Note - this yields one quesadilla
• 2 small 4" corn (or flour) tortillas
• 1 egg

1 slice turkey bacon

2-4 leaves spinach

2-3 grape tomatoes

Sharp cheddar cheese

Cilantro

Salsa

Directions

1. SCRAMBLE the egg.  You will likely want to mix a little milk in when scrambling.
2. COOK the bacon.  Crispier bacon will work better, but cook to your taste.
3. SLICE tomatoes in half.
4. HEAT a skillet or panini maker to medium-high heat.
5. PLACE one tortilla on the skillet or panini maker.
6. SCOOP the scrambled egg onto the tortilla.  Crumble the bacon on the egg.
7. TOP the bacon and eggs with the tomatoes.  
8. SPRINKLE cheese on top of the tomatoes, then top with the other tortilla.
9. COOK until bottom tortilla is lightly browned (or to your liking), roughly 4 minutes.  If you are using a skillet, you will need to flip the quesadilla at this point to cook the other side.
10. REMOVE from skillet and place the cheesy tortilla down on a plate.  Lift the other tortilla and add spinach and cilantro.
11. SERVE with a side of salsa, and enjoy! 

Gimme-gimme-changas...Chimichangas, That Is

Our presentation wasn't the best, but these tasted incredible!

Pan Fried Chicken Chimichangas
Recipe adapted from For the Love of Cooking
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Pan Fried Chicken Chimichangas

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 8 10" tortillas
• 2 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cup cilantro lime rice
• Green onions, sliced
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
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Directions

1. COMBINE chicken broth, chicken breasts, garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and oregano in a sauce pan.  Boil for roughly 20 minutes, until chicken is done.
2. REMOVE from heat and allow chicken to cool.
3. SHRED chicken using two forks.
4. PLACE tortillas between two damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds.  This will help you wrap them in a bit.
5. SCOOP 1/3 cup rice, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/2 cup shredded chicken, and 1/4 cup cheese in the middle of the tortilla.  Spread around tortilla, leaving enough around the edges to wrap.
6. HEAT a skillet on medium heat.  DO NOT add oil or butter to the skillet.
7. WRAP tortilla like a burrito, folding both sides and ends in.
8. PLACE the wrapped tortilla on the skillet, and fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and brown.
9. USING a spatula, flip tortilla over and fry the other side for 4-5 minutes.
10. TOP with guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and green onions.  Enjoy!

Holy Guacamole!

This guacamole is excellent.  Perfect for an appetizer or an addition to your main course!

Guacamole
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Guacamole

• 2 medium avocados
• 1 large tomato
• 1/2 lime
• Salt and pepper
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Directions

1. SLICE avocados in half.  Remove pit and peel.
2. MASH the avocado to desired texture (a paste with some chunks is what we recommend).
3. DICE tomato, and add to guacamole paste.
4. SQUEEZE lime juice into tomato guacamole mixture.
5. ADD salt and pepper, a little at a time, to taste.

"We Stole The Recipe" Rice

Don't tell Chipotle - but we found out how they make their awesome rice.

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

• 1 cup long grain brown rice
• 1/2 lime
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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Directions

1. COMBINE rice, water, and salt in a sauce pan.  Boil until the water just covers the rice, then reduce heat to low.
2. COVER pan, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
3. TURN heat off, and let sit covered for another 5 minutes.
4. COMBINE cilantro and lime and toss until evenly mixed.