Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I've been making these so much lately because they are quick, easy and I LOVE them.  So I decided to share with ya'll. The only problem is that I don't ever measure anything! Sorry...I just know how it needs to look and taste so it's just the way I like it.  So here are the ingredients...it might take a few times to get the proportions just the way YOU like them.


1 can chicken
mayonnaise (I'm usually a strong advocate for miracle whip over mayo, but for these mayo is better)
chopped up celery (optional...I don't really love celery)
dash of paprika
squirt or two of lemon juice
generous amount of pepper
craisins (If you ask me, this is the key ingredient.  They give it a little taste of sweetness that is oh so yummy!)

For best results, serve on Grandma Sycamore's white bread.  Seriously, I could eat these sandwiches for lunch every day.  I hope you like them as much as I do!!

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Vegetarian Fajitas

Earlier this week, my husband was really sick and I could not take care of him much because I had to work all day. On my way home from work, I was brainstorming with meal ideas that would be quick (because I was really hungry) and that would help fight his illness (because he was really sick). By the time I got home, this delicious meal popped into my head! Because everything is cooked in a pan, it was quick to prepare; and because of the ingredients, Chris started feeling better the next day! The combination of the onion and peppers provide a very powerful antiviral and antibacterial quality to this meal, not to mention the nutrients from all the other whole foods!

You will need (for 4-5 servings):

1 large onion, sliced

1-2 peppers, chopped or sliced (the more colors you have, the more nutritional variety you have!)

2/3 cup of sliced mushrooms (amount depends on your preference really)

1 roma tomato, chopped

1 lime, quartered

3-4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1-2 Tbs of oil (preferably oil that is refined for high heat, like sesame oil, to avoid free radicals in your meal)

Multi-grain tortillas

1 can of black beans, heated, rinsed and drained

On Low-Medium heat, add oil to pan. When oil is heated, add onion, peppers and mushrooms. Stir frequently, until vegetables begin to soften. Do not overcook! Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, heat black beans on low heat.

When vegetables have softened, add tomato. Stir frequently for a few minutes until tomato is slightly cooked. Then remove pan from heat.

On a tortilla, layer: small amount of black beans, small amount of vegetables. Garnish with cilantro, and juice of lime quarter.

Wrap and enjoy!

Note: My husband and I each had 2, and they kept us full for quite a while!

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Easy Pancake Roll-ups

Oops! Forgot it was breakfast week when I posted my enchilada recipe. To make up for it I will post this super yummy "Pancake Roll-up" recipes, which is akin to crepes. I can't take the credit. It came from one of my high school friends Elise Peterson. So easy and so good!

3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Whisk everything together until smooth. Grease a small or medium frying pan and turn heat to medium. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto pan and roll it around so it is fairly thin. Cook one side then the other, until golden brown. Spread on butter, syrup, jam, nutella, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, anything you want... roll up and enjoy! I even like to eat them plain :)

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