Cheesy Chipotle Chicken and Rice

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or adjust to desired spiciness) 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 3/4 cup corn (frozen or canned)
• 1 2/3 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 onion (yellow or red)
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• About a cup Mexican cheese or Colby-Jack  cheese
• About 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• Cilantro 

Combine the Rice, chicken stock, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and one tablespoon of the butter. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for twenty minutes. Add the remaining butter, beans, corn, chicken, garlic, onion, and red bell pepper and turn the heat to medium high. Stir constantly until the onions are tender enough for your taste. You can stir in the cheese and sour cream or just use it as a garnish. Top with cilantro if desired.

Recipe: http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/

Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies

I have tried many chocolate chip recipes, yet I always come back to this one.  I love it!

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) chocolate morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in morsels and nuts (optional).  Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. 

Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Recipe: http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/Original-NESTL%C3%89-TOLL-HOUSE-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies/detail.aspx