my boyfriend is 1!!!

yes,..my chicken #4..is...my boyfriend.

 i love him,

 i squeeze him,

 i kiss him,

i cuddle him,
and

 i..love...him.

on a side note,

i usually have to break up with

my chickens at the ripe old age of 2.

so, i absolutely cherish this time.

happy 1st birthday chicken #4!!

this made me tear up..

i love him

i would love to keep talking and gushing over my little chicken but,

it's
restaurant week!!
this is our last recipe for our
 restaurant recipe week!
with out fail, this is a HUGE hit every time!!
it's great when you are short on time
but, need a healthy dinner.
it's AMAZING!!!

cafe rio chicken salad

dressing:
1 ranch packet (made)
2 tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 jalapeno

mix in food processor

chicken:
1 small bottle zesty italian dressing
1 T. chili powder
1 T. cumin
3 cloves garlic
5 lbs. chicken breast

put all ingredients in crock pot cook on high for 3-5 hrs.

salad:
use your favorite lettuce
chopped tomatoes
chopped olives
chopped purple onion
mexican cheese..ranchero or cheddar cheese

rice:
4 C. water
4 T.
4 T. garlic minced
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 C. chilies
3/4 tsp. salt
1 T. butter
1/2 white onion
2 C. rice

blend cilantro, chilies, and onion in food
processor. bring water to boil
add rice, let cook.
add cilantro, chilies, & onion.

layer rice, salad, chicken, and amazing dressing.
ENJOY!