My First Post!

I decided that after a horrible weekend of distinct reminders as to how short life can really be, I thought I would start somthing I have been thinking about for a long time. Cooking and communication are two of my favorite things in life, and I can't wait to start somthing that includes them both. I hope someone will find this blog helpful and maybe a little entertaining.
As a wife and mother to two beautiful children there is one thing I've learned-we all have to eat-so why not enjoy it. I'm constantly searching for new ideas and new recipes and experamenting with new ideas and ingredients. I love hear what other families are doing as well. It just seems like one day you stop and look at your dining room table and all you see is tater-tot hotdish. Nothing against tater-tots, in fact my husband could eat them everyday if he had to, I just want to give my family the widest variety and healthies options I can. Like last night for example a friend of mine told me that she cooks chicken breasts in a crock pot with a can of chicken broth and a package of taco seasoning. Brilliant!! I never thought of that! As soon as she said that 100 diffrent ideas went through my head. The one I decided on was Taco Pizza.

4 chicken brests cooked in the crock pot (on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 6-8) with 1 can of chicken broth and 1 package of taco seasoning and shredded.
2 packages of corn muffin mix (following package directions)
1 can diced tomotoes
1 can black beans
1Tbls can green chillies
1 sm can sliced black olives
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbls chopped green onions

Prepare muffin mix according to directions and spread in a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and layer rest of ingredients with chicken first and ending with shredded cheese. Cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes till heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, taco sauce, salsa, and shredded lettuce.

It was DELICIOUS! I also thought about using the same recipe but taking a couple inexpensive steaks and cooking them the same way and having a steak taco pizza. I hope you try this one oout on your family and enjoy!