Spinach Enchiladas

These taste like a cross between stuffed shells and enchiladas. Got the recipe from allrecipes.com.

1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
20 (5 in.) corn tortillas
1 (19 oz.) can enchilada sauce (I used a 14 oz. can of green enchilada sauce for mine.)

Preheat oven to 375*. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook about a minute but before the garlic is browned. Add spinach and cook about 3-5 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, sour cream and one cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Warm up the tortillas in a frying pan on med/low heat until malleable. Put about 2-3 tablespoons of mixture in each tortilla, roll and place seam side down in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas when completed. Sprinkle the other cup of Monterey Jack cheese on top. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and turning slightly brown at edges. Makes 10 servings of two enchiladas, or about 6 servings of about three enchiladas. I ate three. :) I also will likely add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the cheese mixture next time.
 

Southwest Macaroni

Okay, this isn't the best pic...I was so hungry that I was busy eating while the leftovers were cooling on the stove top so I could portion it out for lunches. I looks more aesthetically appealing when it's fresh and hasn't sat for 20 minutes!

3 cups uncooked macaroni shells
1 can chopped green chiles (4 oz.)
1 jar pimientos (2 oz.) They often come in 4 oz. jars so use half if this is the case.
1 cup canned milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I usually use 1 1/2 cups because I love cheese!)
1/2 cup sliced olives (about one small can)
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook macaroni shells in a sauce pan according to package directions and drain. Return pasta to saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients, cooking on med-low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened and is hot, about 5 minutes. makes about 6 (smallish) servings.