Leeks can be intimidating but they capable of making borning mashed potatoes and elevating them to something extraordinary. Usually harvested in the autumn months, they are easy to grow from seedlings and are ready six months after planting. Much like an onion, they form a bulb and a long bundle of leaves above the ground. The soil must be loose and well-drained. The bulbs of the plant do not tolerate wet soil. As a very hearty vegetable, some varieties can survive during the early winter months, extending their harvest season. Most agree, prolonging harvest will intensify the flavor. Unlike its sister, the onion, leeks have a sweeter, milder flavor, and…
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Weeknight Chicken Enchilada Meal
Looking for an easy prep, weeknight meal? Look no further than Chicken Enchiladas. I use the precooked, Perdue southwest chicken, which makes for simple prep work. Using my Pamper Chef chopper to cut up the onion and pepper. I cut the chicken down into bite size portions. I do use a manual grater for my cheese prep. Do not buy the prep grated cheese, as it is loaded with chemical preservatives to prevent caking. Buy block cheese and get a little exercise grating it up…it really does not take that long. There…your prep work is DONE. This makes about 4 servings and takes 55 minutes to prep and cook. …
