Quesadillas and Artichoke Salad.

Hello everybody.

I’m so sorry for the delay,I’m having trouble uploading,will rewrite the post again.

Today’s lunch is Mexican, chicken quesadillas are famous appetizers or even main dish,ate them a while ago at my uncle’s house,and been waiting for a chance to do them since then,

After a quick search and finding many different recipes,I made this one,they’re all basically the same, but I liked this cause they even have ingredients of the seasoning,better to use instead of ready ones. You can even keep them in a closed jar for later on.

Ingredients and method:

* 2 large finely chopped chicken breasts.

*1 finely chopped onion.

* 2 finely chopped garlic.

* finely chopped sweet colored peppers.

* grated sharp cheddar cheese.

* tortilla bread.

* seasoning : 3 tsp cornstarch,1 tsp salt,1 tsp sugar,1/2 tsp pepper,1 tsp paprika,1 tsp chili,1/2 tsp chili flakes,1 tsp garlic powder,1 tsp onion powder,1 envelope maggi powder ( optional)

mix well and keep in a well closed jar.

* heat some oil then add chicken,stir till dry.

* add 2 tsp of seasoning and mix well.

* add onions,garlic,peppers and simmer till done.

* grease oven pan.

* fill each tortilla in half,top with cheese then fold and sprinkle top and edges with a bit of water to seal.

* bake in a medium heated oven till golden and crisp on both sides.

* serve with sour cream or guacamole.

As for the salad:

*chop lettuce,cucumbers,mushrooms,cherry tomatoes,baby corns and slightly boiled artichokes.

* make dressing by mixing: mustard,honey,balsamic vinegar,pomegranate sauce,lemon juice,salt and olive oil and drizzle it on top.

Note: you can marinate artichokes in dressing for tastier flavor if you have time.

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Nachos ♡.

Hello everybody,  hope you’re enjoying the weekend.

Wasn’t planning to do nachos but today is my youngest birthday, and I did it upon his request. Couldn’t let him down though I had an extremely busy morning.

Ingredients and method:
* 1 big pack nacho chips.
* 1 small onion finely chopped.
* 1/2 cup red beans.
* 1 big ripe tomato also finely chopped.
* a bit of hot pepper and Tabasco.
* salt and pepper.
* cheddar cheese.
* sour cream or labaneh.

* saute onions till tender in oil.
* add all other ingredients except cheese
* simmer on low heat till done.
* spread nachos in a wide oven pan.
* spread sauce over it.
* add cheese and put in the oven till cheese melts.
* serve with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
* Note: you can add jalapenos, black olives and fava beans to sauce also.

Really really yummy. .beats any Mexican food restaurant I bet you.:)

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Tacos.

Hello everybody or should I say hola!!!!

Shopping again today with no time or any clue what to cook. As I went through store shlelves I found taco shells, so here it is..today’s lunch.I remembered that I already have cooked minced beef in the freezer so lunch will take 10 minutes to be ready. I only need to bring all ingredients:)

You will need:
* minced beef.
* taco shells.
*taco seasoning.
* canned red beans.
* 2-3 spoons sweet corn.
* small chopped onion.
* 1 chopped tomato.
* few drops Tabasco.
* sour cream ir labaneh will do.
*shredded cheddar cheese.

Method:
Cook the beef till done with a bit of oil, add half of the chopped onion, 3-4 spoons of beans, corn , 1 small spoon of taco seasoning and few drops of Tabasco. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
To the other half if onion add tomatoes, drops of Tabasco and one big spoon if ketchup, mix well.
Note: this dip or filling can be bought ready made from any store, and you can make as spicy as you wish.
Arrange the shells in an oven tray and roast till a bit crispy.
Take them out then spread the shell with sour cream, add a spoonful of beef mixture, then another of tomato filling. Sprinkle with cheese and back in the oven till cheese melts. Serve it hot with a salad. Very fast and diffrent lunch for a change.

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