On the menu tonight was Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas, part of the McCormick Recipe Inspirations line. Here's the link to McCormick's site on it: http://www.mccormick.com/Products/Herbs-and-Spices/Recipe%20Inspirations/Garlic-Lime-Fajitas.aspx
In addition to the "included" spices, you need Lime and Orange juices, Olive oil, salt, 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 red or green bell pepper, a medium onion and tortillas. This is one of those meals that once you purchase it once, you have the recipe card forever and can use Minced Garlic, Minced Onion, Ground Cumin, Oregano Leaves, Cilantro Leaves and Ground Black Pepper from your own spice rack.
My kids never did well with soft tacos, so I knew they wouldn't do well with a fajita wrap, but I plated it on their plates without being wrapped, and instead tore up a wrap and split it between them. My oldest instantly proclaimed that she didn't like it, which I suspect is why my youngest also claimed not to like it. I omitted the onions (I don't like cooked onions unless they're chopped finely), and it quite honestly wasn't very spicy, so I am not sure what their complaint is really about :(
Conversely, I loved it. I think I should have cut the chicken a little thinner, as I ended up with some larger pieces than I probably should have, but everything was still cooked through. Hubby missed supper, but will be trying it later reheated.
I will definitely try the recipe again, though probably not until the kids are sleeping over at Grammy's, or until they're a little older.
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I often find myself struggling to figure out what to do for dinner. Even when I find a recipe that sounds good, I end up with boring canned veggies, or nothing at all as a side dish. Here you will find recipes I've tried cooking myself, as well as what I've made with them and better yet, the reactions from my family.
A little background info about our tastes:
Personally, my tastes resemble a vegetarian without a conscience. That is, I do not have qualms about eating meat, I just happen to prefer fruits and veggies. I love pasta as well. If I have to choose a favorite meat, its chicken-not only because its cheaper than most others, but because I grew up eating a lot of it and I just gained a taste for it I guess. Favorite Veggie is probably corn, and favorite fruit would probably be bananas. I like trying new things, especially uncommon fruits like mango, guava, starfruit, etc. I do not like fish or any seafood for that matter though, so if you're looking for a good recipe for lobster or crab, you're in the wrong place. Other dislikes include mushrooms and peas, though I'll eat the peas in casseroles if they're not overwhelming. My favorite spice to use is garlic. And yes, I do think it wards off the vampires :D
My husband is about as Anti-Vegetarian as they come. He loves his beef. He has this notion that meat isn't supposed to be sweet, but I'm slowly working on changing his biases. He's also big on seafood and he's a hunter. Cooking for him is hard to do because our tastes differ so much. In addition to loving what I don't, he despises tomatoes, which I love. He dislikes peppers (like green and red), but likes spicy foods.
My 7 year old daughter likes most things she tries, but every now and again I find her "not liking" something I've made. She loves fish. Every kind her dad has made her has been her "new" favorite. She also loves fruits and veggies, especially broccoli. And she loves ketchup, she'd put it on everything if I let her.
My 4 year old daughter has hardly ever met a dish she didn't like. If she doesn't "like" it, its more likely she's tired or just not hungry, than actually not liking it. She likes "circle cheese" (provalone) sandwiches with mustard, not "chetchup." She loves fruits and veggies as well, and is a little less of a meat eater than her sister, but she still eats it most of the time without complaints. She asks for seconds of the veggies though over the meat.
I hope you enjoy getting to know us, or at least find a little inspiration for dinner tonight! Thanks for visiting!
A little background info about our tastes:
Personally, my tastes resemble a vegetarian without a conscience. That is, I do not have qualms about eating meat, I just happen to prefer fruits and veggies. I love pasta as well. If I have to choose a favorite meat, its chicken-not only because its cheaper than most others, but because I grew up eating a lot of it and I just gained a taste for it I guess. Favorite Veggie is probably corn, and favorite fruit would probably be bananas. I like trying new things, especially uncommon fruits like mango, guava, starfruit, etc. I do not like fish or any seafood for that matter though, so if you're looking for a good recipe for lobster or crab, you're in the wrong place. Other dislikes include mushrooms and peas, though I'll eat the peas in casseroles if they're not overwhelming. My favorite spice to use is garlic. And yes, I do think it wards off the vampires :D
My husband is about as Anti-Vegetarian as they come. He loves his beef. He has this notion that meat isn't supposed to be sweet, but I'm slowly working on changing his biases. He's also big on seafood and he's a hunter. Cooking for him is hard to do because our tastes differ so much. In addition to loving what I don't, he despises tomatoes, which I love. He dislikes peppers (like green and red), but likes spicy foods.
My 7 year old daughter likes most things she tries, but every now and again I find her "not liking" something I've made. She loves fish. Every kind her dad has made her has been her "new" favorite. She also loves fruits and veggies, especially broccoli. And she loves ketchup, she'd put it on everything if I let her.
My 4 year old daughter has hardly ever met a dish she didn't like. If she doesn't "like" it, its more likely she's tired or just not hungry, than actually not liking it. She likes "circle cheese" (provalone) sandwiches with mustard, not "chetchup." She loves fruits and veggies as well, and is a little less of a meat eater than her sister, but she still eats it most of the time without complaints. She asks for seconds of the veggies though over the meat.
I hope you enjoy getting to know us, or at least find a little inspiration for dinner tonight! Thanks for visiting!
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