Just one of those days + Chicken Suiza Sandwiches

So I took the little one swimming yesterday and we had so much fun! I am so mad that I didn't get any pictures of her swimming.  It may have been because she is only 1-1/2 years old and already has NO FEAR of the water whatsoever! I have never seen a kid her age be so willing to jump into the water even if I'm not standing right below to catch her! 

Anyways, due to being in the sun all day I really didn't feel like cooking anything fancy for dinner so I opted for these quick, super easy to make, and quite tasty if you ask me Chicken Suiza Sandwiches!

This recipe is perfect for those days that you just don't have the time (or just don't want to take the time) to prepare a big meal, yet its so flavorful that you will be finding excuses to make them again and again.

Recipe:

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 small red onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

juice of 1 lime

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 1/2 cups Salsa Verde

1/2 cups sour cream

1 Rotisserie Chicken (skin removed and shredded)

4-6 sandwich rolls split in half

1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Shred the chicken and set aside. In a large enough saute pan,  heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic and onion and cook for about 2 minutes, or just until soft.  Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheese) and stir until heated through (about 5 minutes). Place a good amount of the chicken mixture over the rolls and sprinkle some of the shredded cheese over the top. Place under the broiler till the cheese melts and the rolls are slightly browned and toasted. Enjoy!

(recipe source: Taste and Tell Blog)

Pulled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

I love more than anything when I come across a new recipe that involves the crock pot! Seriously, you throw a couple of ingredients into a large pot, plug it in, turn the heat to low, and VOILA! Your meal is ready for you and you didn't have to slave in the kitchen for hours over it either.  I saw this recipe on Tasty Kitchen the other day and knew at once that was going to be our dinner the next day.  I made just a few changes to the recipe that I feel added just a bit more flavor. That is the recipe you will find below but if you would like the original click here.

Recipe:

2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (not frozen)

1 can of Pineapple tid-bits (reserve 1/2 cup of the juice)

1 small onion (diced)

1 clove of garlic minced

1 bottle of BBQ sauce ( I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ, but you can use whatever flavor you would like)

1 Tbsp. Honey

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper

Place your thawed chicken breasts into the crock pot.  Dice the onion and place on top of the chicken. Next layer the pineapple over the onion.  In a bowl, combine the bbq sauce, garlic, pepper, honey, and juice and pour over the chicken. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Serve on toasted buns.

(Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Tasty Kitchen)

Honey Baked Ham

So for Easter Sunday I bet you can't guess what we had for dinner...

Yep, ham.  I'm sure many of you probably had this same dish.  This was the first time that I have ever cooked a ham before and I have to say, it was WAY easier than I thought it would be!  I am so excited to use the leftovers in so many different dishes.  Yay! for no chicken this week (although I bet after having ham for a week straight I will probably either become a Vegan or be begging for some chicken again...) I will definitely be sharing some yummy recipes that include, yes, HAM in them, that I think you will all find super easy and super yummy! So stay tuned all week for what I like to call

HAM-A-RAMA LEFTOVER WEEK!

Recipe:

1 (any size) Bone-In Spiral Cut Ham (Pre-cooked) (I had a 10 pounder that's why it's Ham-a-rama week!)

Honey

Brown Sugar

1 can of Pineapple Rings

Whole Cloves

This recipe is so easy! There are no exact measurements either. 

1. Create a foil tent for the ham. To do this you are going to need 3-4 large pieces of foil. Take 2 pieces of the foil and place them horizontally underneath the ham, then the other 2 pieces vertically underneath the ham, and now place the foil and the ham into a large baking dish (like a 9x13 pan).  

2.  Score the top of the ham a couple of times. (this is just cutting a couple of x's in the top of the ham to allow the seasonings to absorb in)

3. Stick a bunch of whole cloves into the ham all over.  Now just drizzle the ham with lots of honey, then pack it with lots of brown sugar.  Drizzle a little bit more honey over the top.  Now take your pineapple rings (I used about 8) and apply them to your ham. (If they slip you can just support them with toothpicks, just make sure to remove them, along with the cloves, after the ham is done being cooked)

4. In the bottom of the baking dish, pour 1/2 cup of water.  Take the foil that is hanging over the sides and now seal the pieces all together at the top (tight just like a tent).  Bake in the oven @*275 for 3 hours.  Serve with potatoes and a green salad.

(Recipe Source: My dear Mother)