What’s cookin’?

I have no idea why I am not in bed right now, because I should be! But I am buzzing with excitement, and some evening caffeine, and I have a jones to blog. Maybe I am playing catch up from the holidays.

Here is a little peek at what’s on the menu at Chez Becky tomorrow:

Breakfast: Whole wheat pancakes w/ syrup, bacon, orange slices

AM Snack: Yogurt

Lunch: Baked Chicken Nuggets, brown rice, peas & carrots

PM Snack: Saltine crackers w/ peanut butter, apple slices

Dinner: Lime Chicken Tacos & salad

Recipes are as follows:

Whole wheat pancakes

1. 1 1/4 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat flour (this flour is so fine and so mild, it can be used in any recipe!)
2. 3 teaspoons baking powder
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. Dash of cinnamon
6. 1 beaten egg
7. 1 cup milk
8. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift together the dry ingredients. Combine milk, beaten egg, vanilla and salad oil; add to dry ingredients stirring just till moistened. Bake on hot griddle. Makes about 12 dollar-size pancakes. (I usually have to double the recipe to make enough regular-sized pancakes for six people.)

This recipe is courtesy of moi. I created this version from a basic pancake recipe.

Lime Chicken Tacos

1. 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (leg quarters with skins removed make a fine substitution for those on a budget)
2. 3 tablespoons of lime juice
3. 1 tablespoon chili powder
4. 1 cup frozen corn
5. 1 cup chunky salsa (diced tomatoes, bell pepper and onion for those cooking frugally if you can’t find a deal on salsa)
6. 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed (we are using whole wheat)

• Place the chicken in a 3 qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese and lettuce if desired.

This recipe is courtesy of Taste Of Home.