TO and Becca learn to cook...week 1

Welcome to our blog all of our fellow domestic divas in training and maybe some of those that are seasoned!

This blog is four almost five years in the making.  "Grey's and pizza" was a tradition started in fall 2006 and has evolved over the past several years.  From frozen to delivery "grey's and pizza" became "grey's and dinner."  This was a fun Thursday night for all of us girls to get together and watch some television, eat some hopefully tasty food and fellowship.  As most of our friends have moved away TO and Becca have stuck together for this time honored tradition.  So as our shows have expanded to other favorites (ex. Vampire Diaries) we hope to broaden our cuisine.

2011 hopes to bring in new recipes and new partakers in this once a week attempt to domesticate ourselves.  We are hoping to expand our library of recipes and find some new favorite dishes.  This blog is where we can share our new treats and get some feedback on what to try next.

So with all of this said lets get to what happened in week one...

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 large can enchilada sauce (green kind)
1 large box of chicken broth
1 can black beans drained
1 cup of rice
1 can of corn drained
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or two cloves)
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of black pepper


Combine everything in a pot and bring to a simmer.

Crispy Strips

7 corn tortillas
vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with the oil, cut into strip and bake for 10 minutes.

TO's Tidbits: The original recipe directions called for the soup to bask in the warmth of a crock pot for a good 8 hours. We got a pretty late start and almost made it through hour one before impatiently giving up and transferring everything to the stovetop. We're beginners, so we get an out. To make this pleasantly simple Mexican inspired soup more visually appealing, top with crispy strips, do a dollop of daisy, and sprinkle with your favorite shredded cheese.

Booze with Becca:  This week was an unexpected Mexican theme.  Luckily the fridge was stocked with Pacifico; my favorite Mexican beer. Add a slice of lime and enjoy in a frosted mug or straight out of the bottle (in your favorite koozie of course).   Pair this recipe with any south of the border beer of choice and follow with a shot of Patron....or start with a shot of Patron to make the cooking experience a little more interesting!







Next week...Asian...stay tuned!

On tonights episode of Grey's: Not their best episode.  We did however learn Callie is knocked up with McSteamy's love child...and Meredith is barren.  What will happen to Lexie and McSteamy now?!?!