The Sewing Mom

It’s my favorite day of the week, Friday! Today is even better because it’s leading into a three day weekend and I’m hoping to get some flowers planted, although, I do wish it would rain, I’ll have to turn my sprinklers on if it doesn’t!

This is really my favorite meme, put on by Fun Crafts and Recipes and if you’d like to participate, head on over there and give Valmg a shout out.

This weeks questions are:

#1. What’s your favorite white beverage? If you don’t have one, what’s your favorite beverage with something white in it? I’m definitely going to say White Zinfandel wine. If I can’t have that then I’ll go with Sprite or Sierra Mist.

#2. What’s your favorite white gravy, sauce, condiment, dressing or topping? I have to say I almost always go with ranch dressing on my salads, but my favorite gravy is cream gravy, like the kind that goes over chicken fried steak!

#3. What’s your favorite white item from the refrigerated section? In the refrigerated section, I am always stocking up on International Delight French Vanilla coffee creamer. I prefer the no-fat version, but it’s getting harder to find, so I do sometimes get the sugar free version. I almost can’t drink coffee without it. My husband has been know to bring it along when we take extended road trips.

#4. Share a recipe for something white. This is the recipe for Chicken and sour cream enchiladas.

2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1 c. thick & chunky salsa
1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. shredded colby & monterey jack cheese
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 T. cilantro (I don’t like this, so I leave it out)
10 flour tortillas
1 c. shredded lettuce
1 chopped tomato

Mix chicken, sour cream, 1 c. of cheese, 1/4 c. salsa, cilantro and cumin until well blended.
Spoon about 1/4 c. of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll up. Place, seam sides down, in a 13×9 inch baking dish. Top with memaining 3/4 cup salsa, cover.
Bake 30 minutes in a 350 preheated oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Top with lettuce and tomato just before serving.

This is not only my favorite meme, but this week, the questions revolve around one of my favorite foods, chocolate. I can’t go wrong with this one! If you’d like to participate in this meme, be sure to visit Fun, Crafts and Recipes and get in on the fun!

Here are this week’s questions:

#1. What’s your favorite beverage containing chocolate or chocolate flavoring? I love the chocolate and strawberry side-by-side milkshake at Steak and Shake. If I’m really treating myself, I’ll take a mudslide any day of the week!

#2. What’s your favorite chocolate bar? OR Share a pic of your favorite candy, chocolate or otherwise. Give me a Cadbury Caramello bar and I’m soooo happy! My husband just brought me a whole back of mini bite size caramellos and it’s all I can do to not eat the entire bag!

#3. What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten that had chocolate in it? I really can’t think of anything, I don’t tend to order or make foods that are too unusual. I’m sure that if I keep watching Top Chef though, I’ll no doubt see chocolate used in some unusual way.

#4. Share a recipe using chocolate. I’m going to share a crockpot Hot Fudge Sundae Cake recipe.

Spray crock pot with cooking spray.
Mix 1 c. flour, 1/2 c. sugar, 2 T baking cocoa, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt in medium bowl. Stir in 1/2 c. milk, 2 T vegetable oil, 1 tsp. vanilla. Spread this batter evenly in the bottom of the crock pot.
Mix 3/4 c. brown sugar and 1/4 c. baking cocoa in a small bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 c. hot water until smooth. Pour evenly over batter in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on high heat for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Turn off cooker. Let stand uncovered for 30-40 minutes before serving. Spoon cake into serving dish and spoon sauce over the top. This can definitely be served with ice cream!