Laura's Breakfast Burritos

This is a perfect recipe for families on the go. Make a batch, freeze them in freezer bags and then microwave before heading out the door – a filling breakfast to keep you full and alert for your busy morning!




Ingredients:

1 dozen eggs
1/2 a package of bacon
1/2 a package of breakfast sausage
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
2 packages of medium wraps
Shredded cheese
(the larger the family, you can double the recipe)




Directions:

Cook separately the bacon and sausage then set each aside to cool before cutting into small pieces.




Cook the onion and green pepper until softened, set aside.

Scramble the eggs with some black pepper; once they are cooked mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.




Lay the wrap on a flat surface, spoon some filling in and top it with shredded cheese. Fold like a burritos, wrap it in parchment paper, place in a freezer bag and freeze.

Add your favourite hot sauce after microwaving and enjoy!

Cheesecake Bars

These are absolutely delicious and best of all, easy to make and there are always lots, so if you need something to take to a family potluck or work event, they are perfect! Just make sure to keep them refrigerated. I got the recipe off of a great recipe blog, Lick the Bowl Good.

Ingredients:

2 packages of cream cheese
2 tubes refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup of butter, melted
½ cup cinnamon sugar




Directions:

Using a greased 9x13 baking pan, unroll one package of crescent rolls. Line the bottom of the pan and flatten, pinching seams.

In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, sugar and extract. Mix until well blended. Spread this mixture over the crescent rolls.

Unroll the other crescent rolls and place on top of cream cheese mixture.
Pour one stick of melted butter over the top and sprinkle ½ cup of cinnamon sugar mixture.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Allow to cool, and eat at room temperature or serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

Sweet and Tangy Chicken

(Oven or Slow Cooker Recipe)

This was actually a slow cooker recipe that I found in a taste of home magazine; but I made it using the oven and it is a new favourite in our house! I’ve been looking for re-vamped chicken recipes – chicken can be such a boring meat – this one works well.

Ingredients:

1 medium onion chopped
1.5 teaspoon minced garlic
2-4 chicken breasts or in a slow cooker you an even use a broiler/fryer chicken
2/3 cup of ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon each of chili powder and lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water



Directions:

In a baking dish (or slow cooker), combine the onion and garlic; top this with the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour this over the chicken.

Cover and cook at 350 until cooked in the oven. In the slow cooker cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken juices run clear. Remove the chicken and keep warm.

Transfer the juices to a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water – stir into juices and bring to a boil for 2 minutes; until thickened.