Tuesday 27 August 2024

Chicken Chilaquiles

Make Chicken Chilaquiles at home with crispy tortilla chips, tender rotisserie chicken, vibrant salsa, and a variety of savory toppings. It's an easy, and filling weeknight dinner the whole family will love!


1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
29 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained 2 – 14.5 ounce cans
14.5 ounces tomato sauce
1 jalapeno seeded, and minced
1 cup water
¾ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded, cooked chicken 
¼ cup lightly packed cilantro, chopped
4 cups tortilla chips
¼ cup crumbled herbed feta cheese, Cotija cheese or Queso Fresco
¼ cup sour cream

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. 
  • Add oil and garlic. Sautee until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced jalapeƱo, and water. 
  • Bring to boil and the cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer for about 6-8 minutes until slightly thickened. 
  • Add chicken and stir until combined.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. 
  • Serve with chips, feta cheese, and sour cream.


Friday 23 August 2024

No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake

This No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake recipe is a sweet treat full of brownie batter goodness. Plus it takes less than 30 minutes to make!


1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter melted

for the filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream divided
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened
1 1/2 cups box brownie mix the powder
2 tablespoons milk
mini chocolate chips for garnish,

  • In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for crusts together until moist. 
  • Divide evenly between 4 serving dishes 
  • Press into the bottoms and up the sides about half an inch. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. 
  • Spoon out of mixing bowl and set aside. 
  • Place cream cheese, brownie mix and milk into same mixing bowl the cream was just in
  • Whip until smooth. 
  • Gently fold in half the whipped cream.
  • Spoon or pipe over top the crusts. 
  • Top with remaining whipped cream 
  • Garnish with mini chocolate chips if desired. 
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.