Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Southwestern Egg Rolls

I made these Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce the other night for dinner and they were so yummy, so I thought I would share the recipe in case any of you were interested. I will definitely be making these again. We loved them!

Southwestern Egg Rolls
Ingredients:
3 chicken breast halves, cooked - either shred or cube (I used a can of the costco chicken)
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, minced
2 tablespoons green onion, minced
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons diced jalepenos
1/2 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of cayenne
3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
5 8" flour tortillas
Method:
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender
Mix chicken into the pan with onion and red pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and tender. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.
Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high approximately 1 minute, or until hot and pliable.
Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the refrigerator. These are best if refrigerated for 24 hours.
In a large, deep skillet, heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep fry frozen, stuffed tortillas 10 minutes each, or until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
OR
Fry each stuffed tortilla for about 2 minutes on each side, drain on a paper towel, then transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through at 375. (this is what I did)
Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:

1/4 cup smashed, fresh avocado (about half of an avocado)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
dash dried dill weed
dash garlic powder
dash pepper

Method:
Smash avocado. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Keep refrigerated.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Draper Temple Open House

We were able to attend the Draper Temple Open House today with my side of the family and my sister-in-law Heather's side of the family. We left Bailey with Tommy's sister. It was a beautiful day today and a really neat experience to walk through the temple with Caleb and "explain" what takes palace there. While we were getting ready this morning he kept asking me if mommy and daddy were getting married today at the temple. He was really excited to go and more excited that it was a "special" thing with just Mommy and Daddy. We started at a church where we watched a video about temples. We then got on a bus that took us up to the temple. Caleb was very excited tot see the angel Moroni. The temple was amazing! What an amazing experience, Caleb did really well and I think he was able to understand a little bit. After the open house they sent us to the stake house next to the temple for cookies and to look at more pictures of various temples. Caleb told us on the bus ride back down that he was very happy and glad that he got to go to the temple today with us. I am so grateful for the opportunity we had to go and especially grateful to have been able to take Caleb!

Caleb, Bryce and Josh waiting outside the church
The Draper Temple
Getting ready to go inside

Friday, February 20, 2009

Oh YEah Baby....


I realize for some this means nothing, for others you could care less but for some.....oh yes, it just keeps getting better and better. We will no longer have to wait for our Cali trips or for our Saint George trips. A 10 minute drive to American Fork come fall and this to can be yours. There is also a location in Draper opening. Welcome to Utah County In N Out.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Fun with Daddy's Ring Tones

Valentine's Day

Waking up to snow was actually kinda fun on Valentine's Day. A good day to stay in and snuggle. It was Tommy's day to sleep in so I got up with the kids and decorated the house with 100 hearts, each with a reason of why I love Tommy, and some balloons. The kids were so excited to see the house decorated and to get their cards and candy boxes. Caleb kept thanking us and wishing us a "Happy Balentine's" over and over and over and......

I then made some homemade doughnuts to go along with our chocolate covered strawberries. Both very nummy! We ate with the kids by candlelight. Caleb was so excited to be eating chocolate for breakfast.


After breakfast Caleb helped me make a Better than Sex cake for dessert later that night. The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing, playing, and visitors bringing cards and goodies. We got a heart-shaped pizza for dinner and settled in to watch the All-Star basketball competitions. It was so fun to have Valentines on a weekend and to spend the whole weekend celebrating it!! Thanks for a great weekend honey and thank you Caleb and Bailey for making it such a fun day too! I love you guys all so so so much more!!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY BABE!!!!

Valentine's Weekend

We decided to start our Valentine's celebration on Friday. Caleb and I spent the afternoon making chocolate covered strawberries to have for part of our breakfast on Valentine's Day. Caleb was so excited to be combining two of his favorites things into one creation. He dipped a strawberry, then dipped his own finger in the chocolate, a strawberry, a finger. Gotta love kids and there "need" for chocolate. They turned out great! I think this will become a new tradition.




Then on Friday night my parents came over to watch the kids while Tommy and I went out to dinner and a movie. We had such an awesome night!

We went to one of our favorite restaurants in Salt Lake, Joe's Crab Shack. Yummy! We then got some shakes and went and saw Paul Blort: Mall Cop. So freaking funny!! We laughed so hard together. We love Kevin James! I just see his face and laugh. We had an awesome time out together. When we got home, Tommy surprised me with some new massage oils and a cool granite massage ball. I love you so much honey! You are an incredible husband and an amazing father. I am so lucky to have you and to have married my best friend! Thanks for all the love and pampering! A great start to our Valentine's weekend.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Doing Some Baking

Caleb loves to bake and since the sun is still refusing to shine for us, we have been busy in the kitchen.


Tuesday, February 3, 2009

I hear ya...

Caleb: "Is it summer time yet?"

Me: "Nope, it is still winter."

Caleb: "Well when it gets to be summertime, we can go swimming at grandma and papa's pool ?"

Me: "Yep"

Caleb: "So is it summertime yet????"

This has become a every other day conversation. I feel ya buddy. I am about wintered out too. Bring on the carpi's, flip-flops, barbecues, adventures at the park and many many hours of swimming.