Ole'!

The kid had not returned from his weekend away so we dabbled in some Mexican delights.

First was the Avocado Salsa. This was to be the appetizer, so I thought I would make it ahead of time so I wouldn't have to spend so much time in the kitchen making dinner. Needless to say, it didn't quite make it to dinner. 

Good thing I made this WAY before dinner, it was basically our lunch. We're a bit overzealous at "taste testing". 

3 hours later we started preparation of dinner, we brought out the remainders of the salsa & again indulged. 

Can I say how much I hate chopping spices? I had 3 different dishes that had cilantro & I don't even care for the flavor all that much. The whole leafy-ness of it all just irritates me. After chopping for a bit I resorted to snipping with the shears. Later to only find out that half my fingernail was missing. True story, so gross, but luckily I didn't find it.

I should take "during" pictures when I cook. I have got to be THE messiest cook. When it's all said & done it looks like Katrina hit my kitchen. From avocado stuck to the handles of the cupboards to pieces of cilantro smooshed to the bottom of my feet. I'm a hot mess. BUT the end result is often worth it. 

So here it is, the final product.... TA-DA!!

Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas & Lime-Cilantro Brown Rice

Enchiladas 
(I used rotisserie chicken)
Rice
(Used Uncle Ben's Instant rice - cooks in 10-12 minutes)
Salsa
Enjoy!!!