Did someone say chipotle?

So, anyone who knows me, knows I will try anything with the word chipotle in it. Like the new Cheddar Chipotle Chex Mix, yep, I tried it and it's delicious!! So, of course I was going to love something called Double Decker Chipotle Chicken Club. 

 As Rachael Ray described it "Consider this a meal trapped in the body of a sandwich." It has some of my favorite items in it: Chicken, bacon, avocado and yes, chipotles. *warning* It was quite spicy, so I had to dilute the mixture with double the chicken and mayo. Consider yourself warned!

Mine didn't turn out as pretty as Rachael's,

But I don't care cause it was tasty!

Food for thought....

So, I watched Food,Inc the other day and I cannot get it out of my head.

The images are imprinted on my brain! I am definitely not going vegetarian, but I am thinking long and hard before I eat any meat/chicken. Buying organic can be pricey so I think as long as I cut down, my stomach and my wallet will both be happy. Knowing places like Chipotle only buy free range chicken, beef and pork, make me love them even more! When given a choice, I know where I'll be going!

What are your thoughts on this issue? I am not political by any means, but like I said, those images are imprinted in my brain......let's discuss!

Fiesta!

Here's a weird fact about me you may not know: I am not a fan of Mexican food! I do not believe in throwing anything in a tortilla and calling it Mexican, or making something hot for the sake of being hot.....I do however love anything with chipoltes, chorizo or guacamole. My Mexi-Cali tastes were the inspiration for this week's football menu. Take at look at these tasty treats and just try to not crave a margarita!

Mexican Potato Skin Bites: This one I have made before and it was such a hit it was requested again. Super easy and a croud pleaser! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/mexican-potato-skin-bites-recipe/index.html

note: you will need at least TWICE the chorizo this calls for.

Corn with Chipotle-Cilantro Butter: A lot of folks were scared of the this butter, but you can make it as mild or as hot as you like. I have made this multiple times and whether I grill the corn, or boil it like I did yesterday, it's always easy and delicious!http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/throwdown-with-bobby-flay/grilled-corn-skewers-with-chipotle-cilantro-butter-recipe/index.html

Barbacoa Tacos: I have a confession.....this recipe was a complete accident! The night before my mexican feast, my sister and I sent my nephew and his girlfriend to the store to get the largest pork butt they could find. Well, there was none, so they asked the butcher and he said he would special cut one for them. Somehow the communication broke down and they came home with a 6 lb. RUMP roast! So, change of plans! Instead of pulled pork tacos, it became shredded spicy beef tacos, also known as Barbacoa. It took a little longer to cook than pork, but boy was it worth the wait! Make sure to serve them with all the toppings: salsa, limes, cilantro, cheese, sour cream.....http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pulled-pork-tacos-00000000008021/index.html

Want that margarita yet????