Chicken and Sweet Pepper Quesadilla and Tasty Tuesday Linkup

I love quesadillas. I mentioned in my Chicken and Broccoli Quesadilla recipe, that I made and ate them a lot back in college. These days, I make them when we need a quick meal. The kids usually love them and I can sneak in quite a few things without anyone really noticing or caring. I finely diced the peppers in these and it took several bites before David (aka: Mr. I don't like peppers) noticed and he ended up not even minding. Score one for me (aka: Mrs. eats peppers like candy).

The ingredient amounts are suggestions. When I make quesdaillas, I just grab the ingredients and put them on until it looks good. I rarely measure anything.

2 8-inch tortillas
1/2 C shredded colby jack cheese
1/4 C chicken, shredded or diced
1/4 C sweet pepper, finely diced
1 T medium taco sauce 

Preheat a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Place 1 tortilla on a clean, flat work surface.
Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over tortilla.
Evenly sprinkle chicken, peppers, and taco sauce.
Top with remaining cheese and 2nd tortilla.
Place on skillet and allow cheese to melt.
Flip the tortilla after 2-3 minutes or when bottom tortilla is lightly browned.
Quesadilla is done when cheese is melted and both outer sides of tortilla are lightly browned.
Enjoy!

Tammy from Creative K Kids is the host of this party every week! This month, Anna from Family Living on a Budget and Sydney from Tastefully Frugal are also running this party on their blogs!    

 

We would love to have you link up to three of your old or new food posts!   Here are  just a few requests for this linky

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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies and Tasty Tuesday Linkup

My kids love cookies! These cookies were one of the steps I took to get my kids to actually like oatmeal and these days, I can hand them a bowl of oatmeal no problem. When I made this batch last night, the kids were going crazy asking for the cookies. Perhaps taking pictures in front of them while telling them they were actually for breakfast wasn't the nicest mommy move. I ended up caving and letting them have a couple each. Zeke even packed a few in his lunch.
This recipe is pretty flexible, so feel free to adjust the add-ins, type of milk, seasoning, etc.

For a printable copy click here.
makes 2 1/2 -3 dozen

Base Ingredients:
3 1/2 C oats (quick or rolled work, but I prefer a mix of both- the more rolled oats the runnier the batter will be)
1/2 C applesauce
1 C coconut milk
2 eggs
1/2 C honey
1/2 T baking powder
1 heaping tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins:
3/4 C raisins
3/4 dried cranberries

Preaheat oven to 350 F.
Mix base ingredients together until completely incorporated.
Stir in add-in ingredients.
Spoon heaping tablespoons onto parchment lined cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart.
Bake 12-15 minutes.
Allow to cool on pan.
Enjoy!

This post was originally published on 3/4/13 @ oneincomefamilyliving.blogspot.com. I wrote, revised, and transferred it here.

Tammy from Creative K Kids is the host of this party every week! This month, Anna from Family Living on a Budget and Sydney from Tastefully Frugal are also running this party on their blogs!    

 

We would love to have you link up to three of your old or new food posts!   Here are  just a few requests for this linky

• PLEASE follow the hosts and co-hosts of this party through one of their social media listed below.  They visit your post, leave a comment, and pin your post.  Just pick one (or more) of the options below and please follow them.

**Tammy at Creative K Kids (Blog)** Pinterest/Facebook/Google+/Twitter/Instagram **Anna at Family Living on a Budget (Blog)** Pinterest/Facebook/Google+/Twitter/Instagram **Sydney at Tastefully Frugal  (Blog)**  Pinterest/Facebook/Google+/Twitter/Instagram

• Try to visit a couple of blogs and leave a comment or share their posts.
• Please make sure you link up only food-related posts that have never been linked up here before or they will be deleted.  Non-food posts can always be linked up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party!
• Place this button or a link to this post somewhere on your site--either on the actual post or on your sidebar or on your party page.

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• As a thank-you for linking up, we will pin your recipe to the Tasty Tuesdays at Creative K Kids Pinterest board.  Please follow the board to see all the great food recipes!  
• By linking up, you agree to let any of the hosts or co-hosts  use your pictures and links if they decide to feature your post.   Your photo may also be used for promotion on any of their social media outlets.
• If you include your e-mail in the linky form below you will be added to a weekly reminder e-mail when the link party goes live. Your e-mail will not to added to any other lists or given out.
 

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100% Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Today is Zeke's first day of Kindergarten, so to get him off to a good start, I made these Whole Wheat Banana Muffins. These are a favorite around our house and a batch never lasts long. Usually I make these and we eat them fresh, but occasionally, I make them the night before so that the outside of the muffin gets a nice crisp crust. They also freeze well.

 My kids prefer them plain, but David prefers to add in a chopped walnuts, so I've added that as an optional ingredient in the printer friendly version.

 You'll need: salt, white wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, melted butter, over-ripe bananas, and an egg. A note on the butter: I don't normally say recipes require a certain brand, but I have noticed a superior flavor when I use Land-o-Lakes unsalted butter as opposed to store brand unsalted butter. The ingredient lists are the same, so I never thought about it, but there really is a difference.

Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Place bananas in a medium-large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork. It should be super easy, if your bananas are overly ripe.

 Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir together.

 Add dry mix to the wet mix and stir until incorporated (about 50 strokes).

 Add 1/4 C batter to each greased muffin tin cup. Use a spoon to evenly distribute any remaining batter. Bake for 23-25 minutes in a 350 F preheated oven.

Whole wheat muffins often come out a bit darker than ones made with all-purpose flour, so don't worry they're not necessarily burnt.
Enjoy!

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Do you like to add extra ingredients into your banana muffins?

30+ After school snack ideas

Quinn went back to preschool on Thursday and Zeke starts Kindergarten on Wednesday, so instead of sharing my dinner menu for the week (check out my other meal plans here), I've compiled this list of after school snacks ideas. These are all affordable and easy enough. For more ideas check out my pinterest page: snacks.

 Fruit and Veggie Popsicles

Cheerio Treats

Mini Pulled Pork Taco Boats This one would require some leftover meat or beans, but the little ones will enjoy assembling these, if you just set out the ingredients.

Mini Pizza Snackers (from Sweet Pennies from Heaven)

Cat in the Hat Kabobs (from Sweet Pennies from Heaven)

Lucky Charms Trail Mix (from Sweet Pennies from Heaven)

S'more Snack Mix (from Frosting and a Smile)

Heart-Shaped Popcorn Balls (from Pays 2 Save)

Wild Berry Cream Cheese Crackers (from Pays 2 Save) It calls for food coloring in the spread, but I would just omit that part.

Pepperoni Pizza Dip (from Eating on a Dime)

Easy Baked Apple Chips (from Eating on a Dime)

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (from Ann's Entitled Life)

No Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars (from Ann's Entitled Life)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (from Mama Likes to Cook)

Ants on a Log (from Stockpiling Moms) I use raisins when I make these.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls (from Mission to Save)

Easy Pizza using flour tortillas (from Southern Krazed)

Apple Sandwiches (from Thrifty Jinxy)

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins (from Farm Fresh Feasts)

Mini Cranberry Yogurt Oatmeal Muffins (from Farm Fresh Feasts)

Creamy Dark Chocolate and Banana Muffins (from Farm Fresh Feasts)

Edible Pencils (from Heavenly Savings)

Frozen Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Dots (from Family Centsability)

Fruity Pebbles Parfait (from Simplee Thrifty)

Slimy Snail Snacks (from Two Kids and a Coupon)

Mini Sausage and Cheese Pockets (from Savings Every Day)

Camouflage Popcorn Balls (from The Frugal Mom)

Homemade Cheese Crackers (from The Frugal Mom)

Homemade Banana Chips (from Chickadee Homestead)

Oatmeal Cookie Granola (from Pint Size Farm)

Cranberry-Lemon Drop Biscuits (from Schneider Peeps)


What is your favorite after school snack?