Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Yes, I know. I've been a slacker! But I have a very good reason, she's a one year old, her name is Sage, she just started walking. You get the picture!

This comes to you in my effort to liven up tacos! These are delicious, in fact I am making them tonight for the third time.

• 1lb ground chicken or ground turkey
• 2 white onions, chopped
• 2 bell pepper, chopped
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium zucchini
  
• salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin powder and garlic powder- all to taste
• 1 jar of your favorite salsa
• 1 head of lettuce
• cheddar cheese for topping
  

In a large skillet, brown ground chicken. Season to taste with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Cook until not longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside on a dish. Add all the veggies into the pan. Cook until soft. Add chicken back in. Add whole jar of salsa and mix. Keep on low heat for 10 minutes. Spoon into lettuce leaves and top with cheese. So good.

Crock pot fajita pork chops

As a new momma I am in love with any easy and delicious crock pot recipes. I sort of invented this one. It's yummy and different

• 6 thin sliced pork chops
• 1 jar picante salsa
• 1 package fajita seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 2-3 small white onions, chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
• cheese and sour cream for a garnish
  

Brown the pork chops in a skillet with salt and pepper. Place a single layer of pork chops on the bottom of the crock. Put the chopped onions and garlic on top. Sprinkle with the fajita mix and chili powder. Pour 1/2 cup water over top. Then pour the entire jar of salsa over top. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Top with cheddar and sour cream, will be making this again.

Peach Salsa Chicken

I think this may be my last recipe before the baby comes. I've been having LOTS of contractions today and yesterday. If the baby's born tomorrow, it will be my hubby b-day too!! I've been on a peach thing recently, I cannot wait for peach season in Jersey. Thus this recipe was born.

• 1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  
• 16 ounces diced peaches, drained from can juices


• 2 plum tomatoes, diced


• 2 small jalapenos, diced and de-seeded


• 1 small white onion, diced


• 2 cloves garlic chopped


• zest and juice of 1 lime


• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro and 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  
• salt and pepper to taste on chicken and in salsa

Preheat oven to 375. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breast and place on a baking dish. In a bowl add all the remaining ingredients for the salsa. Mix together and season with salt and pepper. Pour evenly over chicken and back for 20-30 minutes depending on how thick your chicken is. We liked this a lot! I served it with brown rice and broccoli. Enjoy!

Mexican Meat Loaf

I love meatloaf and mexican food. I made this once before but I made some modifications. This meatloaf is so moist and yummy!!

• 2 lbs lean ground beef or ground turkey




• 2 eggs




• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs




• 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite kind (plus some for top)




• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or shredded mexican cheese




• 1/2 a can black beans, drained




• 1 small can corn, drained




• 2 Tablespoons chili powder




• 1 Tablespoon cumin powder




• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder




• 1 teaspoon oregano




• a few grinds of black pepper
  

Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Form loaf. Use extra salsa and spread on top after loaf is formed. Place on foil lined baking sheet and cook for an hour.