Thursday, June 22, 2006
Hunter is really sick today. Some stomach bug. The poor thing can't keep a thing down--not that a popsicle and two ounces of Dr. Pepper count for much. He can't seem to sleep either--his stomach hurts too much. Just goes to show. . . not every day of summer vacation is fun. Just didn't expect it so soon. Hmmpphh!
Anyway, I've been meaning to post a few fast and easy summer meals that we especially love around here. Today seems like a good day to do it, considering I'm not going to have much time to cook up anything fancy for dinner. Hopefully they'll come in handy next time you're having "one of those days" when everything seems to go "not your way."
Chicken Pita Sandwhiches
4 cooked chicken breasts torn into bite-size pieces
Miracle Whip or Mayo (whichever your family prefers)
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Pita bread, cut in half to form pockets
Cucumber, sliced
Tomato, chopped into small pieces
Mix the Miracle whip and torn chicken breasts together just like you're making a tuna fish sandwhich. Salt and Pepper. That's it. Stuff the pita bread with the chicken, cucumbers and tomato and enjoy. Great with watermelon and corn on the cob or Creamy Frozen Fruit Salad.
BBQ Chicken in Tortillas
4 Cooked chicken breasts torn into bite-size pieces
Bottle of BBQ sauce
Shredded cheddar or colby-jack cheese
Sour cream or Mayonnaise (whichever your family prefers)
Tortillas
Mix the chicken with the BBQ sauce. Serve in warm tortillas with sour cream and cheese. Again, great with watermelon and corn on the cob or Creamy Frozen Fruit Salad.
Creamy Frozen Fruit Salad
Fruit of your choice, cut into bite-size pieces. I used:
Watermelon
Grapes, Cut in half
Blueberries
Maraschino Cherries, cut in half
Crushed Pineapple, drained
Strawberries, cut in half
Bananas
Mix the fruit with 1-2 small cartons of Cool Whip. I used 2 because I made a really large batch of salad, since I'm trying to stock up for Baby Mayhem once again, but one is probably plenty. In a separate bowl combine 8 ounces of cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar. It was a little thick so I added some strawberry puree (since I had some on hand). Lemon juice would also do the trick. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the fruit. Pour into a loaf pan and freeze. Slice and serve. Really yummy.
posted by Shana # 10:42 PM 
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