Chicken Ranch Tacos in 10 minutes!!

 


Ingredients:

1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix, divided 1 tablespoon mild chunky salsa 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

shredded lettuce 1 tomato, chopped 4 green onions, sliced 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced (optional) 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

1.	Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, and salsa in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
2.	Toss chicken with remaining taco seasoning. Cover bowl loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. Microwave chicken until chicken is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3.	Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable. Place a scoop of chicken on the tortilla and top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, olives, avocado, cheese, and a spoonful of the ranch dressing mixture.

Gluten free eating

Many people are sensitive to gluten, the mixture of proteins and starches found in wheat, rye, and barley, that allows for the elasticity in bread dough. For some the sensitivity is light, for others, particularly those with celiac disease, the symptoms can be painful and severe. There are many people blogging gluten free recipes, see below for a few:

• Gluten Free Goddess is written by Karina in the Northern New Mexico. Karina is an artist, and she brings an artist's palette (and palate!) to the presentation of beautiful gluten-free meals with stunning photographs. Karina's recipes are always inspiring, and not just because they are gluten-free.
• Gluten-free Girl comes from Shauna James in Seattle, Washington. Shauna is a writer and a teacher who has not only appeared on the Food Network because of her blog, but now has a book contract as well. Shauna's blog mixes in mouth-watering recipes with stories about her life and loves.

Here at Chartwells we are aware about concerns that many of our students are facing with regards to gluten free eating. We have gluten free options available in all our dining locations! You may have visited our gluten free area in Mather YOUR S.P.A.C.E. Also be on the look out for our new "Bready" oven that will be available in the deli area of Mather. This oven will be baking gluten free breads fresh daily, right here on campus!  
If you have a concern with your allergy and find it difficult to navigate meal options in our dining halls, please feel free to come talk to our Executive Chef, Keith Edwards, he's more than happy to help. We also have a Registered Dietitian on staff that can help as well.
Happy Eating!
- Chartwells Management Team 

Dorm Friendly Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes
Ingredients
1 large potato
1 tablespoon of butter
2 slices of bacon
3 tablespoons of sour cream
Directions:
Take the potato and use a fork to poke holes in it. Place it in the microwave and cook for five minutes on one side then flip it over and cook for another five minutes. Once the potato is soft, cut down the length of the potato and scoop out the inside while leaving the skin intact; the skin will be used as a bowl later. While the potato is cooling slightly, cook the microwaveable bacon according to the directions on the package. Mix the potato’s insides with the butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stuff the mixture back into the potato skin, and cook until the cheese is slightly melted, and the potato is warm. Sprinkle with bacon and enjoy.
Even though this treat is a bit of a splurge, it’s okay to spoil yourself once and awhile. This hearty meal is so simple and easy on the wallet, what’s not to love?
Calorie Count:

  large potato= 278 calories
·      1 tbsp of butter= 67 calories
·      ¼ cup of cheddar cheese= 110 calories
·      2 slices of bacon= 80 calories
·      3 tbsp of sour cream= 150 calories
·      Total calories count=685

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back to the Spring 2012 semester! Now, I know there is snow and ice on the ground, but I have been hankering for a smoothie all day - which got me to thinking - can't you just make one in your dorm room?  It's simple, really.  All you need is a blender, some frozen fruit and yogurt and you are good to go.  The recipe is simple:

   1.  fill a blender half way with yogurt or soy milk or apple juice ( your choice)

   2.  add a handful of any of the following frozen fruits ( or all of them):  strawberries, peaches, bananas, pineapples  ( you get the picture)

   3.  If you have it handy, add a shot of honey

   4.  Blend until smooth

 It's inexpensive and easy to make... Let me know how it turns out