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Beef and Bean Topped Potatoes

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This is a quick meal, except for the potato baking.  But even that can be done in the microwave if you’re really pressed for time.

And there are a couple things you can do to make it even faster.  Keep cooked ground beef in the freezer so it’s ready to go for recipes like this.  You can also keep cooked bacon and onion in the freezer.

Or you can slow it down by putting the topping in the slow cooker until you’re ready for dinner.

Another bonus, this recipe is versatile.  Vary the ingredients for what you have in your pantry.  I don’t think you can mess this one up.  Nearly anything goes.

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Chicken Quesadillas

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quesadillas done

Every once in a while I think I might be losing my mind.  Okay.  I think that more than just every once in a while.

Regardless, this recipe has made me question my cognitive bearings.  The other night I decided to whip up some quesadillas for dinner.  Not wanting to reinvent the recipe, I did a search on my blog to find out how I made it before.  I know I made them once before.  I’m sure I posted it here.  I remember some of the comments.

However, I couldn’t find the recipe on here anywhere.  I dug through my wordpress files.  I searched various titles, categories and tags.  Nothing.  Squat nada.

So, I started from scratch making up a new recipe.  It still bugs me that I don’t know what happened to the other one.  Maybe I never posted it.  Maybe I really am losing my mind.  Oh well.  Let’s have a quesadilla and it will all be okay.

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Refried Beans

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My husband said these are the best refried beans he’s ever eaten.  I agree.  So good and easy, and much, much better than the kind that come from a can.  The recipe comes from Bethany’s blog, For the Love of Grub.  She says she found the recipe in a Pillsbury cookbook.  I made a few minor changes, but it’s still quick and easy.  I’ve made them twice already.  They’re a new favorite for us. [Read more…] about Refried Beans

Golden Chicken Enchiladas

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This is the second in the freezer meals series.  This recipe and several more were shared by Suzanne on a forum I frequent.  I’ve tried quite a few enchilada recipes.  These were cheesy and mild.  The kids really liked them.  They also froze and reheated really well. [Read more…] about Golden Chicken Enchiladas

White Enchiladas

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I’ve had this recipe on my “to-make” list for quite a while now.  I shouldn’t have waited so long to try it out.  Even my son, who doesn’t like enchiladas, liked these.  I made them a week ago and then on Monday, I saw that Pioneer Woman had posted her version of White Chicken Enchiladas.  I have no doubt that hers are delicious, but these are easier.  And a bit lower in fat. [Read more…] about White Enchiladas