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Making use of leftovers

When I made the pork fried won tons , I had bought a whole pork loin because they were on sale for $1.49 a pound. I put two meals of chops in the freezer. Then used one pound and had them grind it for the won tons. Then I roasted the rest in the crockpot. We had it for dinner that night and then ate it for lunch a couple of times. Then one night for dinner, my husband wanted quesadillas. Now my husband is the king of picky with our youngest son coming in right behind him. So he just had chicken and cheese on his. Our 6 year old had his that way too. But my daughter and I decided to do something different. Why not use pork? Pork and sauteed onion quesadillas leftover pork (I used probably 1/2 a cup or so, shredded or chunked one vidalia onion, quartered and sliced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp fajita seasoning (I use McCormick) colby and monterey jack shredded cheese 4 tortillas butter Start heating pan over medium heat. Add about a tablespoon or two of butter in the pan. I always try to use as lit...

Yummy Chicken Quesadillas

These are so yummy and filling. I love quesadillas! I should have taken pictures while I made it. I will try to remember to do that next time. I was in a hurry last night because I still had to run to the store after dinner. Chicken Quesadillas 2 cups of chicken, cooked and shredded or chunked 2 cups of cheese of your choice (I used the rest of a bag of a mexican mix and also come colby jack) 3 peppers, sliced (I used red and yellow) 1 onion (sliced in half and then in thin slices on each half) 1-2 tsp of McCormick fajita seasoning 1 can of green chiles butter and oil to saute peppers and onions 8 count package of flour tortillas. I like the homestyle kind. I think they're made by aztec. Heat a nonstick skillet (I used a 10") on medium heat with a bit of butter and oil. I try to use as little as possible so probably about a tablespoon of each or so. When the skillet has heated add the peppers and onions. Saute until nice and soft and caramelized. Add the can of green chiles, t...