Eggs, rotel, cheese and corn tortilla

I suppose this would "qualify" as huervo ranchero eggs BUT I can't say that because I've never had them before! Believe it!

Anyways, picked up to packages of corn tortillas on clearance yesterday (50 cents each) and figured what the heck, I'll make me a cheap cheap CHEAP breakfast (me only, The Boy is still sleeping, Hubby is in bed watching the cooking channel)

Warm small skillet over medium high heat, dampen corn tortilla with water from hands.

Heat tortilla in pan, flipping every so often til its a little golden brown (yes, there is nothing in the pan). Once golden brown and a little crispy, put on plate that you will be using to eat from.

Toss in a little butter, some diced onions that you found in the fridge and a spoonful of rotel (MEDIUM), saute a little, then pour egg beaters over the top (as much or little as you would like).

As the eggs set up, top the corn tortilla with a little bit of cheese and put a scoop of sour cream off the side.  Once eggs are set, place on top of tortilla, and top that with a little bit of fresh chopped cilantro (or in my case, just get the scissors out and cut it up).

Serve ... enjoy ... try to calculate how much this cost ...

Corn tortillas, 50 cents for 24, only used 1, pennies
onion, leftover diced from tacos last week, no clue how much that was ... leftovers in my opinion is FREE
scoop of rotel, the can cost me at most, 50 cents, plenty more left in can (now jar) in the fridge, 5 cents?
egg beaters ... 67 cents for the carton. I've used it almost daily, so probably 15 cents for this serving
Cheese, $1 for package, been using all week long for various things, still half bag left, figured 5 cents?
sour cream was $1 and been floating around for various days, 5 cents?
Cilantro? Oh, I finally got SMART AGAIN by buying the stupid plant for $3.99. That, parsley and basil. I am so tired of buying the stupid stems that go bad within 4 days ... so for the price of a weeks worth of fresh herbs, I bought a WHOLE plant that will feed and satisfy me for over a month. I've got them in the house, sitting on the big counter spot behind sink in kitchen. Too cold lately and I figured I may use them more if they are right there. So far so good (4 days in).

So what, 40 cents? Somewhere thereabout? Regardless, it was yummy and satifying. I may have to try it for the Boy and Hubby.

Lets say ... 40 cents?

Pinto Beans and Pepper Jack Burritos

Another one from the WW in 20 minutes ...

1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup ff egg substitute
4 whole wheat tortillas, warmed
4 tbs shredded reduced fat pepper jack cheese
4 tbs prepared salsa

spray medium skillet with non stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add beans, chili powder, cumin, cook stirring, til heated through. Add egg substitute and cook til set, 3 minutes or so.

Place 1/4 of egg mix along one side of each tortilla, and top with 1 tbs pepper jack cheese & 1 tbs salsa. Roll up to enclose and serve.

Oatmeal with Blueberries and Walnuts

Breakfast option provided by WW in 20 minutes cookbook.

3 cups water
2 cups quick (not instant) oatmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamonm
1/2 cup ff milk
1 1/2 cup thawed frozen ff whipped topping (yummm, CoolWhip)
1 cup thawed frozen blueberries
1 tbs chopped walnuts

combine water, oats, sugar and cinnamon in medium pan, bring to boil. Cook, stirring constantly til thickened, 5 minutes or so.

Remove from heat & stir in milk til combined. Fold in coolwhip and blueberries and top each bowl with walnuts.

Serves 4

Shrimp and Asparagus salad

Here's another one from the WW in 20 minutes book ... I should point out, hubby is not a fan of asparagus. I am not either, but then again, I'm not a fan of many veggies, but I keep trying. I actually have some asparagus in the freezer that I may try this with soon.

1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
2 tbs lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb peeled/deveined shrimp (cooked)
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 ed onion, thin sliced
2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
2 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Fill large skillet with 1 inch of water and bring to boil. Add asparagus and cook, covered, til crisp tender 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool running water.
Whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt & pepper in small bowl, set aside.
Transfer asparagus to bowl. Add shrimp, onions, parsley, tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing & toss to coat evenly. Top with eggs.

Serves 4

Denver Omlet

Another recipe courtesy of WW in 20 minutes. Did I ever mention how I love to come across a quick new, to me, recipe that I have all the ingredients in house for?!

1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 lb sliced lean ham, chopped
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 cup ff egg substitute

Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, ham and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until veggies are softer, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the egg substitute and cook til almost set about 3 minutes, lifting the edges of egg with a heatproof rubber spatula to allow uncooked egg to run underneath.
Fold in half and cook til set, about 2 minutes. Cut in half, place each half on a plate and serve. 

Serves 2.

Presto Pesto Sirloin

This is NOT a tried and true recipe, not yet.  But its part of the Busy Nights Healthy Family Meals cookbook section and I've definately put it on my list for trying.

Non stick spray
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano crushed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb sirloin steak (boneless), rimmed of all fat

1 c fresh basil
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium garlic clove
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tbs and 1 tsp pine nuts (roasted in pan or oven)

Preheat broiler, spray broiler pan & tray with nonstick stuff. 
In shallow dish, stir in lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder & pepper. Add steak and turn over a few times to coat. Let sit 5 or so minutes.
In food processor, process all the pesto ingredients til smooth (not the pine nuts). Pour into small saucepan and bring to simmer over medium high heat. Simmer 2 minutes or so til thickenend, stir occasionally. Remove from heat.

Broil the steak til desire doneness. Serve topped with the pesto & pine nuts.  Round out with brocolli if desired.

Blackened Grouper Sandwiches

For those who live in Florida, you know that most "local" restaurants will offer this at some point on the menu and man, it is sooooo very good.  I had purchased some filets from Winn Dixie when they were buy one get free a while ago & I've got burger buns that need to be used so here we go!

4 grouper filets
blackening season (I use Badia brand, cheaper, bigger bottle, just as good as that Jean P stuff)
Lemon (for the juice)
Burger buns
Coleslaw (I just use the raw cabbage from a bag and toss with the thousand island dressing)
Thousand Island dressing
Pickle spears

Lay out the filets in a glass dish. Run your fingers over to be sure there are no bones (I have fish bone phobia, sorry). Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the fish.  Sprinkle evenly with the blackened seasoning. A little makes it a flavor, alot gives it a kick, use your discretion.

Spray a grill pan with a heavy amount of no stick spray once pan is heated to medium high. Place filet on pan & cook til cooked.

Place cooked filet on bun, top with a little coleslaw, thousand island dressing and a pickle spear on the side.