Broccoli Raisin Salad

I know, just the title of this one probably makes you want to gag a little. And don't ask me how or why this actually tastes good, but it does! Even my husband admits it, and he hates broccoli! :-) Here's the recipe, which comes from the Taste of Home Magazine:

Broccoli Raisin Salad

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 small red onion ringed and chopped
1/2 cup cashews (optional)

Mix and stir into above ingredients:

1/2 cup Miracle Whip or mayonaise
1 T vinegar
2 T sugar

Top with 3 cooked and crumbled strips of bacon


This is one of my favorite side dishes, but I'd totally eat it as a main dish for lunch or something. It really is good! But for the record, I don't use a whole red onion. I use maybe half or even a little less than half. And don't forget about the bacon!

Chicken and Avocado Ranch Burritos

If you are an avocado lover like me, this recipe is a must try! Here it is:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks*
• 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 burrito-size flour tortillas, 10 inches each
• 2 avocados, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with taco seasoning. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
2. Heat tortillas according to package instructions.
3. Working one at a time, place chicken, avocado, cheese, sour cream, Ranch and cilantro in the center of each tortilla. Bring the bottom edge of the tortilla tightly over the filling, folding in the sides. Continue rolling until the top of the tortilla is reached. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
4. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Add burritos and cook, pressing gently with a spatula, about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.*
5. Serve immediately.

These are seriously so yummy. I did make two changes though - first, I used chicken breasts instead of thighs, and second, I baked them at 375 for about 10-15 minutes instead of using a grill pan. Me and my husband both loved them. I will definitely make them again!