One of my favorite kitchen tools is a slow cooker. If you do not own one, I suggest purchasing one. Buy online, find in a thrift store, or get at the day after thanksgiving sale. I am sharing with you a slow cooker recipe that can be started 3 hours before you eat....or cooked on the stove for 1 hour. This idea came from one of my readers, thanks Kel. This meal costs roughly $20.00: So here is the meal:
Cowboy Chicken Chili, Yellow Rice, Southwestern Corn
4 Chicken Quarters $0.69 (If purchased in 10lb Bag, its $6.99)
1 can Corn $0.69
1 can Pinto Beans $0.69
1 Fire Roasted Tomatoes $0.89
1 cup Hickory Flavored BBQ Sauce $0.88
1 can Chicken Broth $2.99
Place the chicken in Crockpot, season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the rest of the contents into the crockpot. Turn on high allow to cook for 2-3 hours. If you need more time, place the crockpot on Medium for 4-5 hours and Low from 6-8 hours. The meat should be falling from the bone tender. For a vegetarian option leave out the chicken and swap out the chicken broth for vegerable broth.
Yellow Rice $1.50
Follow the directions on the package.
Jiffy Cornbread $0.33
Eggs $1.38
Oil $1.89
Milk $0.99 (I buy the pint of milk)
Follow the directions on the packageWhen in a hurry I make Jiffy cornbread. Not only is it quick and easy but it is good!
You may wanna purchase sour cream and shredded cheese as toppings for the chili. Give this recipe a try and let me know if you like it. I already know I do, and if you don't have a crock pot...BUY ONE!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Per Your Request!
So I spent the day calling people who'd read the blog. Taking suggestions, etc. As it turns out....you love it...except the colors made it a little difficult to read. Therefore in honor of Lucile the patron saint of doing nice stuff. I've changed the colors. I don't know if I'll do much more of this...appeasing the crowd.
No recipe or real review today.
Today, I lived. I shopped and I am doing my best at being me. On the menu this weekend??? I'm working on that, however I've had this ongoing request for and organic dessert, without refined sugars or bleached flour. I created an almond, strawberry.....Disaster! I would never post that for you to try. I hope to have a great review for you tomorrow!
-Mac
No recipe or real review today.
Today, I lived. I shopped and I am doing my best at being me. On the menu this weekend??? I'm working on that, however I've had this ongoing request for and organic dessert, without refined sugars or bleached flour. I created an almond, strawberry.....Disaster! I would never post that for you to try. I hope to have a great review for you tomorrow!
-Mac
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
I found out why its GREATER in DECATUR!
Leon’s Full Service The Quick
This downtown Decatur delicacy renewed my love for local eateries, from the simple and obscure to the larger plates. This lovely spot boasts the most innovative and tasty drinks. The pricing is average and the portions depend on what you order. No matter what you get I'm sure you will be satisfied!
The Dirty
Overview - Don’t bother getting all fancy schmacy for this one, put on your vintage t-shirt and your cargo shorts…its good food for regular folks. The atmosphere lends itself to a large gastropub, metal and wood and BEER, Oh my! The bar has a very nice after work crowd. Not very diverse, but nice and talkative…however the crowd gets slightly more mixed the later the night gets.
The Service - I dined at lunch and let me tell you there is no shortage of servers in this place. It was always someone in the area, and you could ask anyone for anything! I am a stickler on service and this place has a great staff. If there is one thing I wasn’t…it was thirsty! LOL
The Bar - I’m not much of a beer person, but the place has beers for days…I mean there is a beer book. Forgive my Hops ignorance, but I’ve never been a fan of beer. However, the heavier spirits I have been known to partake. On evening I was overheard saying, "Now that is what a $9 drink is supposed to taste like." The mix master of this joint is and award winning man. If its available when you go…order the Bee’s Knees…HOW did he come up with this thing? OMG!!!
My Fav’s - Pub Frites with massaman curry, Bacon in a glass, with the peanut butter side and Oatmeal Cream pie....ooh wee, Fat Gurl Treats! Yes I have had other things on the menu, but these are MY favorites….so deal with it!
Logistics - Parking may be a bit difficult to find. I usually try to park in the square, but when I can't(which is any time before11pm), park in the public parking deck behind Parker's and walk through the little courtyard and across the street. Its totally worth it.
The Verdict - I give this one two thumbs up, the cabbage patch and a Harlem shake!
Leon's Fulll Service
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur, Georgia
404.687.0500
http://www.leonsfullservice.com/
Monday 5pm-1am (Kitchen closes at 12am)
Tuesday-Thursday, and Sunday 11:30am-1am (Kitchen closes at 12am)
Friday and Saturday 11:30am-2am (Kitchen closes at 1am)
Walk in only.
No reservations.
If you go Tell 'Em A. Mac sent you!
Family Meal - (Enchilada Night)
Here is a short cut meal you can do at home! I do most of these items fresh when I prepare them for a customer, but I have that kind of time! This meal should cost you $30 to do if I were preparing it for you it might cost $8 per person, plus service fee and taxes, with a minimum of 20ppl. P.S. I even linked to some really cool hats!
The Meal: Chicken Enchiladas, Red Rice and Sliced Avocado
Amount needed for shopping: approx $30.00 you can save more if you purchase the store brand. Here is the order....First Start the Rice. Prepare the Enchiladas; once they go in the oven the rice should be nearly done. Then prepare the Avocado Slice.
Chicken Enchiladas
1 whole rotisserie chicken $5.00 - $7.00
1 small container of Sour Cream $1.00
1 small container of Salsa $3.00
2 cups of fancy shredded cheese $2.50
1 can of Enchilada Sauce $2.00
1 pkg of Flour Tortillas $3.00
2 cups of Frozen Recipe Starter $1.00
Have the chicken deboned at the store (if at Publix) or shred the meat from the bone yourself. Mix together half the salsa, 1c of cheese, and Sour Cream. In a small skillet add some olive oil and butter, sauté 1 cup of the frozen recipe starter. In a rectangle Casserole dish pour a line of the Enchilada sauce. Take the Sour Cream mixture place a line of it in the center flour tortilla add a little chicken and some of the recipe starter and fold both sided over on themselves. Place them folded side down on the thin line of enchilada sauce. This should roll at least 8 Enchiladas. (2 for everyone). Once completed Pour the remainder of the Sauce on the top and add cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 min...Until the cheese has melted.
Red Rice
1 can diced roasted tomatoes and chilies $2.50
1 pkg of Goya Sazon flavor$ 2.00
1 cup parboiled rice$1.50
Empty the can of tomatoes in a small pot, add on can of water 1 flavor pack from the Goya sazon box and 1 cup of rice. Bring to a boil and cover. Then turn the heat down to med/low and allow to cook for 20min. (DONT TOUCH IT OR LOOK AT IT!)
Avocado Slice
2 Haas Avocados $2.00
1 Lemon $0.75 Search Amazon.com for lime squeezer
Salt & Pepper (I pray you already have this!)
Slice Avocados in half than in quarters and if you are good 8ths! Remove peel and seed and squeeze lemon over the avocado sprinkle with salt and pepper. I usually add a little crema (mayo and lemon mix 1:1/2 ratio) but so many people don't like mayo!
There you have it! If you make this dish take photos and tell me all about it!
The Meal: Chicken Enchiladas, Red Rice and Sliced Avocado
Amount needed for shopping: approx $30.00 you can save more if you purchase the store brand. Here is the order....First Start the Rice. Prepare the Enchiladas; once they go in the oven the rice should be nearly done. Then prepare the Avocado Slice.
Chicken Enchiladas
1 whole rotisserie chicken $5.00 - $7.00
1 small container of Sour Cream $1.00
1 small container of Salsa $3.00
2 cups of fancy shredded cheese $2.50
1 can of Enchilada Sauce $2.00
1 pkg of Flour Tortillas $3.00
2 cups of Frozen Recipe Starter $1.00
Have the chicken deboned at the store (if at Publix) or shred the meat from the bone yourself. Mix together half the salsa, 1c of cheese, and Sour Cream. In a small skillet add some olive oil and butter, sauté 1 cup of the frozen recipe starter. In a rectangle Casserole dish pour a line of the Enchilada sauce. Take the Sour Cream mixture place a line of it in the center flour tortilla add a little chicken and some of the recipe starter and fold both sided over on themselves. Place them folded side down on the thin line of enchilada sauce. This should roll at least 8 Enchiladas. (2 for everyone). Once completed Pour the remainder of the Sauce on the top and add cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 min...Until the cheese has melted.
Red Rice
1 can diced roasted tomatoes and chilies $2.50
1 pkg of Goya Sazon flavor$ 2.00
1 cup parboiled rice$1.50
Empty the can of tomatoes in a small pot, add on can of water 1 flavor pack from the Goya sazon box and 1 cup of rice. Bring to a boil and cover. Then turn the heat down to med/low and allow to cook for 20min. (DONT TOUCH IT OR LOOK AT IT!)
Avocado Slice
2 Haas Avocados $2.00
1 Lemon $0.75 Search Amazon.com for lime squeezer
Salt & Pepper (I pray you already have this!)
Slice Avocados in half than in quarters and if you are good 8ths! Remove peel and seed and squeeze lemon over the avocado sprinkle with salt and pepper. I usually add a little crema (mayo and lemon mix 1:1/2 ratio) but so many people don't like mayo!
There you have it! If you make this dish take photos and tell me all about it!
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