Different Chicken Enchiladas 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces 3 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth or homemade equivalent 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, do not drain 2 C. sour cream 2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 12 corn tortillas Nonstick cooking spray In a large skillet melt butter and saute onions and garlic until soft. Add flour, cornstarch, chicken broth and chilies, cook until smooth. Mix in the chicken and remove from heat. In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, sour cream and 1 C. of the cheese, add to the chicken mixture. Spoon some sauce into each tortilla and roll up; placing in a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour any remaining sauce over the top over all as evenly as possible. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until hot about 15 minutes. Mexican Style Rice 1 Tbsp. oil 1 ? C. long grain white rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 very small onion, diced 1 ? tsp cumin 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon 4 oz. tomato sauce 3 ? C. water 2/3 C. frozen mixed vegetables In a large skillet heat oil and add rice to brown slightly. Once browned add garlic, onion, cumin, bouillon and tomato sauce. Stir to mix. Add water then frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed about 20 to 25 minutes. Refried Beans 1 bag (1 lb.) pinto beans Adobo seasoning oil Rinse beans in a colander and check to be sure there are no stones or other debris. Place beans in a large stock pot and cover with water so that the water is twice as deep as the beans. Heat to boiling and boil for 2 minutes. Turn heat off and cover, let sit for 1 hour. Drain beans in colander and rinse pot. Place beans in slow cooker and cover with water, making sure the water is twice as deep as the beans. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours. Drain beans, reserving liquid (place colander on a lg. pan or bowl then pour beans in). Mash beans, adding enough liquid to make beans mushy and soft. Heat 2 T. olive oil in a fry pan and add mashed beans and spices to taste. Stir until hot and bubbly.

2 cups Japanese short grain rice. well washed! 1/2 minced onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 can ro-tel - undrained stright from the can 1 cup chicken broth cook onion and garlic in evoo add rice and cook a couple min. until rice is well coated. add tomato and stock, salt, pepper to taste, cook in rice cooker or cover and cook on top of stove.