Posted on 03/16/2018 4:46:50 PM PDT by greeneyes
In southern Arizona the cassia have bloomed for about a month. The crepe myrtle has just leafed while the Monk’s pepper tree is smarter, waiting it out for a few more weeks. The various aloe are beginning to send out blooms. The Mexican bird of paradise is reviving after a short winter nap. In sum, all’s right with the world.
Sounds good. I’m looking forward to summer myself. Getting very hungry for BLT with homegrown tomato.
Mobile, Alabama got snow in April once. Messed us all up
Oh well. Just what we need.
Another Ice Age.
It does that. I recall back before the front wheel drive, I had studded snow tires on a rear wheel drive, and I got pulled over. In addition to whatever, the cop pointed out that those were supposed to be taken off by April 1.
I told him I was sorry about it, but since it had snowed on April 15 the prior year, I wondered if there shouldn’t be a extension. He laughed and let me off with a warning.
Well, I don’t think it will be that bad, but who knows. I expect it to hurt Europe more than USA.
Here!
Anyone have experience with Jerusalem artichokes?
What’s the weather like these days?
Not yet. Hubby is going to experiment this year.
Hope to get the onion bulbs in this weekend. Expecting rain on Monday so it would be nice to get them some rainwater right off. We’ll see how much room I can make for some part of 100 bulbs.
Can I keep some onion bulbs until next year? I’ve heard no.
I would guess no, but have had no real experience.
I have 1,000's of seeds too. Hehehehe.
I made my first version of On the Border Corn Tortilla Lime Chicken Cheesy tacos with Red Cabbage Sour Cream and Lime garnish.
It's a LOT of work but if anyone wants me to post my recipe I will.
You have to be REAL patient because you gotta cook low and slow and add a lot of ingredients.
It is NOT diet-friendly (I ate 7 the first day lol) - but I spread it out over 3 meals, so......
Thanks in advance for *PING*ing me when you do?
Here it comes - LOTS of work and probably 10,000 calories. Enjoy!! (you’ll have to pick out the ingredients) - you can probably get 2 or 3 chicken breasts, microwave them and shred them. I’m gonna try for that next time. This one almost includes the kitchen sink. Cooking is a relaxing thing for me. Cleaning - well .... NO Apologizes for typos - I’m hurrying to get it to you.
Sour Cream lime Cheesy Chicken
1) 4 tbsp finely-chopped white onion, butter and soy sauce in non-stick skillet. Brown the onions.
2) Keep the heat just below medium (about 40% power - or 4 out of 10 - maybe 3.5)
3) Add 1/2 package of cream cheese - diced into large chunks.
4) Spread the cream cheese out as it starts to melt.
5) Add in 3 - 4 tbsp of sour cream
6) If you want, add in about 1 or 2 tbsp of Ranch Dressing
7) If desired, add in about 1 or 2 tbsp French Onion dip
8) Cut a fresh lime in half and squeeze the juice into the skillet - I use a knife to get bits of the lime from the inside into the skillet (and the red cabbage later)
9) Add a pinch of salt, a couple pinches of black pepper
10) Add a teaspoon of onion powder
11) Add a teaspoon of garlic powder
12) Add some dried cilantro flakes
13) Add some dried parsley flakes
12) Keep stirring with each new ingredient
13) Add 1 or 2 green onion scallions - chopped (green part only - use white, chopped in #1)
14) Add in chopped chicken - small pieces - you can shred a oooked chicken breast (2 preferably)
15) Stir thoroughly and reduce to low heat (1 out of 10 on power)
16) Top with a bit of shredded Colby Jack cheese sprinkled all around
Red Cabbage Topping:
1) Finely-shred 1 head red cabbage head - SET ASIDE
2) In large mixing bowl, put 1 tbsp EVOO
3) Add paprika (1 tbsp)
3) Add 2-3 tbsp of mayo
4) Add 1-2 tbsp of Ranch Dressing
5) Add 2-3 tbsp sour cream
6) Add pinch of salt & garlic salt, 2 pinches of black pepper
7) Add juice from 1 lime - cut in half and squeeze!
8) Mix above ingredients 2-7 thoroughly
9) Add red cabbage to mixing bowl and mix thoroughly - coating all the red cabbage
10) Put mixing bowl in fridge
Corn Tortillas:
1) Warm skillet to 4 our of 10 on power.
2) put 2 -3 pats of butter in skillet to melt
3) Add 2-3 corn tortillas depending on how big your skillet is
4) Brown at least 30 seconds to 2 minutes each side (as you prefer) - Slight bubbles will form
5) Add in more pats of butter every 2 - 3 pans of tortillas
Assemble 1 corn tortilla, a tbsp or two of chicken, put some red cabbage mix on top
Enjoy! You worked very hard.
Don’t ask about calories or fat.
Recipes are always welcome. Please post.
In 35 - i might have to go warm up a couple outta the fridge (even though I had Taco Bell earlier)
Quick tip for shredding meat: while meat is still warm throw it into a stand mixer and use the paddle attachment for a few seconds and you’re done!
Ping please.
Herbs. All kinds, culinary, medicinal, teas.
Plus just a few melons, and night shades.
Thanky
I’ll give the weed killer a try. But there is a container of Pramitol® 25E non-selective herbicide standing by.
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