Chicken lime floutas

I made these tonight and they were so über delicious.. Originally I was planning on using a recipe I found on pinterest but didn't have a few things so I came up with this on my own and They were a big hit! They are great served with guacamole and salsa and sour cream for dipping!

Ing:
1 pkg soft taco flour tortillas
Picante sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
2 chicken breasts
3 limes cut in half
Taco seasoning
Ranch dressing mix
Garlic powder
1 chicken bullion cube
Cooking spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375
1 in a med size saucepan boil water with the bullion cube, half pkg ranch dressing mix, half pkg taco seasoning, garlic powder, and then add chicken breasts.
2. Once the chicken is done take it out and shred it, pour our half of the water mixture and put the chicken back in and sprinkle with salt and squeeze the limes all over and just leave them in there. Let simmer for 30-40 min
2 once the chicken has been simmering for a while start your tortillas. One at a time spray a large pan with cooking spray and put a tortilla in and flip it after a minute or so getting both sides golden and a little crispy.
3 once your tortillas are all done start putting in your stuffing. One at a time add about 2 tbs of shredded chicken, 2 tbs of cheese and a little picante sauce. Roll up and with the seam side down place on a greased cookie sheet.
4 after they are all stuffed and rolled spray some cooking spray on top and place in the oven for 15-20 min or until they are golden brown on top and crispy.

Tortellini salad with marinated artichokes and other yummy stuff.

I had this idea in my head of what kind of salad would be awesome with the grilled steaks we are having. My friend Denise makes THE BEST pasta salad I've ever had, this was a bit of a omage to her!.. . So I made a trip to Trader Joes and bought all the stuff and came home put it all together and hoped for the best! Well I'm happy to report it was a huge delicious success! Of coarse I didn't really measure anything but I'll try and estimate! I always taste and add and taste and adjust.. It's perfect for summer night BBQ's!

Ingredients :
2 pkgs cheese Tortellini ( the refrigerated kind)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar of marinated artichokes ( I got mine at trader joes)
2 med beefsteak tomatoes
1/2 jar Tuscan Italian dressing from trader joes
1/2 C chopped fresh basil - or more that's just how much I had

Directions
Cook tortellini according to package directions
While its cooking cut up tomatoes and basil
After tortellini is done throw some ice cubes in with them to cool off then remove
Add all the rest of ingredients
Mix and chill for at least 30 min.

Pepper steak ( skinny taste)

This was sooooo delicious. I am in love with the sauce.. Another amazing dish from skinnytaste..I wish my kids liked it more though, they still can't stomach onions and bell peppers. Oh well more for me and my husband! It was a synch to make too;) easy weeknight dinner for sure..I served it over rice and had fresh orange slices on the side. At least the kids all ate those!



Ingredients:

12 oz top round beef, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime grade
4 tsp plus 3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine
3 tsp cornstarch
5 tsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced into thin strips
1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1/2 tsp black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:
Slice meat into thin slices with the grain. Cut each strip across the grain about 1" long so you have small thin slices. Place in a bowl and add 4 tsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of rice wine, 1 tsp cornstarch and black pepper.

In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp water and 2 tsp cornstarch. Set aside.

Heat the wok on high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil and add the beef spreading evenly in the wok. Cook undisturbed for 20 seconds letting the beef brown. Using a spatula, stir meat, cooking another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add remaining 2 tsp of oil to wok, add peppers and onions and cook about 2 minutes. Return beef to the wok, add the sauce and red pepper flakes and stir fry about 30 seconds until slightly thickened.