Great Recipe for a New Year

I don't know who originated this, but it came as a chain letter in my e-mailbox today. I don't typically take the time to read all the "FWD:" e-mails, but certain people send me very targeted things; items they know I'll appreciated. This was one of those people, and she was right. I liked it. Thought I'd share it here.

Great Recipe for a New Year

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Talk to God about what is going on in your life.
Buy a lock if you have to.

3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
'My purpose is to __________ today.
I am thankful for______________'.

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is
manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon,
broccoli , almonds & walnuts.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the
past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king or queen, lunch like a prince or princess and dinner like a
college kid with a maxed out charge card.

9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument.
Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
'In five years, will this matter?'

17. Forgive everyone for everything.

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. GOD heals everything but you have to ask and believe .

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

21. Your job won't take care of you when you are in need. Your friends will.
Stay in touch!!!

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings.
You'll be smiling before you know it.

Chicken Enchiladas

Grandma Kathy liked to cook without measuring. I can't tell you how many times I tried to learn her recipes, and she'd explain them with measurements like "just a glug," or "a fistful," or "some." So, one day when she was preparing to make these yummy enchiladas, I explained my problem with following her measurements and said, "OK, I'm going to sit here and watch and write it all down so I can make them at home!"

Her response, "OH! Do you want the recipe?"

Turns out THIS recipe was one she followed to the letter, never "glugging" or "tossing" or guessing...much anyway.

The recipe originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times in the 1980s. It was contributed by Phyll Tolstead of Los Angeles.

1 (3 lb.) chicken
2 T chicken fat from roasting chicken
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2-cup slides green olives (optional)
2 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T chili powder
1 T ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
salt
pepper
2 cups water
1/4 c. chicken fat or vegetable oil
1/4 c. taco sauce
12 tortillas
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 c. sour cream
3 c. shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese

Roast chicken and then shred.

Heat chicken fat in large skillet. Add onion and garlic. Saute until tender. Stir in chilies, green olives, Worcestershire, chili powder, coriander and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in shredded chicken. Remove from heat.

Heat together water, 1/4 c. chicken fat and taco sauce in large skillet until hot. Dip tortillas in hot sauce just long enough to soften. Divide chicken mixture into 12 parts. Spread chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Sprinkle about 2 T cheese over chicken in each tortilla. Roll up. Place seam side down in buttered 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Note: Because this is such a large recipe, I often divide this into two or more smaller baking dishes: one for tonight, and the others in the freezer for future meals.

Heat butter in medium sauce pan until melted. Blend in flour until smooth. Gradually blend in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir until thickened. Stir in sour cream. Pour sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over sauce.

Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Makes 12 servings.

Serve with rice and beans, or other favorite side dishes. Top off the meal with flan for dessert! :)