Caramel Frosting

I made chocolate cupcakes yesterday and found an amazing caramel frosting to put in the cupcakes and frost the tops. I also attempted to make caramel lace but ended up with pearl sugar instead that I sprinkled on top.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup salted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

Melt butter in small saucepan.

Add the brown sugar and stir until combined. Bring it to a boil and boil for 2 minutes stirring constantly.

Add the milk and stir. Bring it back to a boil and immediately turn off the heat and take the pan off the burner. Stir until bubbling completely stops and leave pan and caramel to cool.

Once it is cool, transfer it to a mixing bowl and slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Put it in a piping bag or container and decorate your cupcakes or just spread the frosting. Enjoy!

Original source: geniuskitchen.com

Burritos Mexicano

When we were in Wisconsin visiting Kristen last summer, she took us to her favorite Mexican restaurant.  She suggested the Burrito Mexicano.  She said she ordered it the first time she went there and has never ordered anything else there as it was so good.  Loving it so much, she analyzed the taste and went home and tried to make it herself.  After trying several different recipes, she finally found one that tasted similar.  She shared it with me.  It is absolutely delicious and bonus, it is fast and easy!

Burritos Mexicano

2-3 chicken breasts, cut up

1 large green pepper, diced

1 large onion, diced

2 tomatoes, diced

Salt and pepper

In a large skillet, saute the chicken, pepper, and onion in oil.  After vegetables are softened, add tomatoes and cook for another minute.  Add salt and pepper.  Set aside while you make the sauce.

Sauce

1 1/4 lb. white American cheese (Land o Lakes Brand -block) cut into 1 inch cubes (I actually couldn't find this, so I bought a lb package of white American cheese slices)

2/3 cup whole milk

1/2 cup cold water

1 small can diced green chilis

Pickled Jalapeno peppers from a jar, to taste.  I used about 5 of them, chopped

A little bit of Jalapeno pickle juice

In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together the cheese, milk, and water.  Microwave for about 5 minutes.  Stop the microwave and stir frequently.  It will come together into a runny, delicious sauce.

Remove from the microwave and add the green chilis, jalapenos and juice.  Stir and taste, correcting seasoning as desired.  

1 dozen flour tortillas
Fill each tortilla with about 1/12 of the chicken mixture and a little of the cheese sauce.  Roll up burrito style and put in a 9 x 13 pan.  Pour the remaining sauce over the top, working it down into the burritos.  Bake at 350 until hot and bubbly.
Serve with chopped, fresh tomatoes on top, if desired.