It's Fall Ya'll!

It's FALL! Fall is beautiful, but I have to be honest. I really don't like it that much. I get sick (cough cough cough all night) and it leads to winter. But if you have ever read my blog you know that. ;)
At least fall is a beautiful time for pics! (I'm taking pictures again in case you didn't know) I'm actually running a special right now! The trees are PERFECT at my house right now! I want everyone to be able to come and take advantage! So I'm doing Fall Mini Sessions! The lovely leaves do not last long here in Oklahoma! So the special only lasts until November 18th. If you have any more questions or to schedule call/text me at (405)816-6462 or email me at aprilmassad@yahoo.com!

So Brodey is Bumblebee from Transformers this year. I have to say I think his costume is pretty cool!
He really wanted to be Sonic the Hedgehog, but it was all sold out. I searched all over and I could only find it on Ebay for like $90. Sure! Like that's going to happen! So Bumblebee it was!
I pulled it on him this morning and it ripped right at the waist. We were already running late so I had to take it off of him and sew it back up. Thank goodness for my sewing machine! I don't think staples would have felt too great! ;)
If you are going to be in Tahlequah tomorrow you should come by and see me! Bring at least 2 cans of food to The Scrappin Pad's 2nd Location Open House, I'll take your little ghost or goblin's picture, and you get a free 4x6! (You can order additional prints online)

Scrappin Pod Open House
Saturday October 29
3pm - 5pm
609 W Delaware
Tahlequah, OK

Well friends! I'm off to clean the house! It has been neglected the last few days!
Have a wonderful weekend!
LOVE APRIL

Food for days!

Food for days! And it only tastes better and better!
Have you ever eaten at Chipotle? (Yes it's the restaurant with the hot stock lol) Well it's REAL good and I have found a recipe that comes pretty close to the chicken they serve there! You can totally vary it depending on what you like/dislike. I put peppers and onlions in practically every dish I make! If you don't like them don't add them! ALSO! You can sub onions for onion powder! Onion powder makes everything taste better!
This dish is made in the crockpot and only takes about 2.5 hours total. If you are workin' momma it would be great if your crockpot had a timer you could set! Dinner ready when you get home!
If you do not have a crockpot, this dish can be made on the stove in ONE dish. Takes around 15-20 minutes! I will post the directions for that version below the Crockpot one!

Crockpot Mexican Chicken

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, quartered
• 1 can gold and white corn, drained (regular corn will work but this stays crunchy)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 jar or 2 cups of salsa
• Sliced white onion and peppers(optional)
• Bag of Uncle Ben's Spanish Rice (Or whatever rice you have on hand)
• Lettuce and cheese or tortillas (to serve with) 

Pour the beans, corn, and 1 cup of the salsa into the crockpot. Stir together.
Lay the seasoned chicken breasts quarters on top. Lay your sliced onions and peppers on top of the chicken and pour the remaining salsa on top.
Cook on high for at least 2 hours or until chicken is done.
Take chicken breasts out of crockpot and shred with a fork. Mix the shredded chicken back in the crockpot and heat for an addional 30 minutes or until ready to eat!

Mexican Chicken Stovetop Version 

Same ingredients as above. 

Cut up chicken into cubes and cook in a larger skillet (at least 10 inches) with butter/margarine. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper OR your favorite Mexican seasonings. (Optional) Add peppers and onions and cook until chicken is done. While chicken is cooking, cook the rice. Add salsa, corn, black beans,  and rice to the skillet. Cook until bubbling and thoroughly heated! Serve over lettuce, in a burrito, or in a bowl. It's even great as a filling for Quesadillas! Top with cheese, sour cream, or guacamole!

 

 

Yes my friends it is that easy. I made this Monday night and we are still eating it! It's so good and it's even better after the flavors have mingled for a while!

We ate it on tortillas with some lime, cilantro, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese. I made Brodey a quesadilla with the meat. It would be awesome in a taco salad!
It's the perfect weeknight meal! We even thought it would be awesome at a party as a dip with chips!
Enjoy!
LOVE APRIL :)