Taco Seasoning

It's been many years since I've bought any flavor or spice packets. In fact, I've kind of forgotten that many recipes call for those packets. 

While listening to someone recently, who is needing to make major dietary changes, it reminded me of all that I have learned and all the recipes I have accumulated and it's about time I started getting more posted on here! :-)

Making changes from processed, convenience foods isn't easy. You have to baby step it or you will go crazy. Learn how to change a favorite recipe and make it healthier...this is really easy to do but it does take a little thought, time and research. 

I hope you find some helpful recipes and tips here. I certainly have been there done that. It's become so second nature to me that I don't even think of it anymore...so thus why I needed reminding on sharing simple things like making your own Mexican/Taco mix! 

Mexican Seasoning
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. oregano
1 tbsp. onion flakes
1 tsp. garlic salt or powder (if you are watching salt...make it powder !)

Mix well. You can use a blender but don't have to. Store in an air tight container.
2 1/2 tbsp = about the amount of a "packet" but adjust according to your taste.

This can be used for taco's or anything Mexican. You could even throw it in sour cream/mayo to make a taco type dip.

Don't get scared off...see how easy this was? Don't let those spices scare you! Your local grocery store carries them and if you are a Costco member that is a great place to get spices (often organic) for a great price. 

Did you try this recipe? Are you going to? Let me know!

Chicken Enchilda's #tortillaland

This is a nice easy recipe and now that I have found Tortilla Land tortilla's I am really enjoying Mexican dishes now. (I never cared for other soft shells.)

Happy Healthy Home Chicken Enchilda's
3 chicken breasts, cut up into bite size pieces (really any amount of chicken will work)
1 green pepper, cut up (again 1/2-1 green pepper works)
1 (8oz) cream cheese
1 (24 oz) jar salsa
16 Tortilla Land Tortilla's (cooked!)
1-2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

In olive oil cook chicken until slightly browned, throw in green pepper and let it cook just a bit as the chicken finishes browning off.
Cut cream cheese into chunks for easier melting, throw in your pot with chicken and green pepper. Medium Heat. Add about 2 cups of the salsa. Stir altogether. You will have a little salsa left for the "garnish". Let this all heat through. Then add about 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mix it in.
Now it is time to fill your tortilla's. Fill each with about 1/4 cup of your chicken mixture. Roll up and place in 2 9x13 pans which have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.


Take left over salsa and run it down the middle of your rolled up tortilla's (I have a picture!)
Remaining cheddar cheese gets sprinkled all over the top. 
Bake 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.


The tortilla's get a little crunchy and oh so yummy! A crowd pleaser everytime here at Happy Healthy Home! :-)

Mixing up the filling-

Filling the tortilla's-

Ready for the oven-

Time to eat!

Broccoli and Cauliflower Bowtie Pasta Salad

I threw this together for Memorial Day, everyone loved it, asked me to make it again and asked for the recipe. So APPaRENTly...it was GOOD! :-)

Broccoli-Cauliflower Bowtie Pasta Salad
1 (16 oz) package Bowtie pasta, cook according to package directions. Rinse and cool.
1 head of broccoli, washed and cut into flowerets
1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into flowerets
1 lb. bacon, cooked crisply and crumbled. 
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
**Easy way to crumble bacon. Cook. Cool. Place in plastic ziploc bag. Chill. Then while still in the bag crush the bacon with your hands. Easy and mess free!

Dressing-
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 cup mayo
3 tbsp. white vinegar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Mix together. This can chill a day ahead to let the flavors mingle. 


Add vegetables and pasta to LARGE bowl. Pour dressing over veggies and pasta. Toss well. Right before serving add bacon. Toss. And sprinkle with cheese.


**My broccoli and cauliflower heads were quite large so I made up a little more dressing, just because it didn't look "saucy" enough. So, I made the above dressing recipe and then another "half" of dressing. I halved all ingredients  EXCEPT THE SUGAR. DID NOT USE ANY MORE SUGAR! So it was-
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper (I never measure this! eyeball it)
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. mayo
1 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

Do you like? Will you make it? Let me know! :-)