Soft Sugar Cookies 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening 2/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar. Stir in the eggs and the vanilla. Combine flour, baking […]

Easy Chicken Enchiladas 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (1.5 pounds) 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups) 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (use provided recipe or 20 ounces in the can) 1-2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro 12 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas Adjust an oven rack to the […]

Beef Tacos 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced (I use a tablespoon of the bottled minced garlic available at Aldi) 2 tablespoons chili powder (adjust to your personal taste) 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 cup smooth […]