Whole wheat flour tortillas

I haven't used any other recipe--so I don't know how to compare it. But I like it. The kids didn't love them but they ate them.

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup hot water
1/3 cup oil

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in mixer. Remove from mixing bowl and knead on countertop until smooth ( add a little white flour is too sticky). Divide the dough into 12 balls and let rest covered for 15 minutes. Roll each ball into a very thick circle. Heat skillet (ungreased) to medium high heat. Cook tortillas until brown flecks appear, about 30 seconds each side. Use immediately, or wrap in plastic or place in an airtight container to refrigerate or freeze/ To warm in damp paper towel and microwave 15-20 seconds.

Hey girls---

Here are a couple of recipes that have worked for our family. Anne requested the burritos. I got this recipe from Angela--and then I tweaked it a little.
Best Friend Burritos:
1 box of Mexican Rice--follow instructions-add chicken and let cook at same time
1 can of black beans (drain and add to rice and chicken)
1 can of green chilies

when all cooked-chop up chicken-put spoonful of mixture on to flour tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese (we like Pepper Jack). Roll up and bake until crispy.
Put whatever kind of topping you like on the top: Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, olives etc.

Another recipe-came from another friend--it's very yummy specially when your in the mood for some chinese food.
Mandarin Chicken

Batter:
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Sweet-n-sour sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 TBS Soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water w/ 2 TBS cornstarch

Dip chicken chunks into the batter and then deep fat fry (told ya they were good) They turn out really yummy...the batter sticks to the meat and they are like chicken nuggets. The last time I did this, I used some canned chicken-so the meat was already cooked. It was very moist and yummy...good luck and enjoy.

Smoothie Snack

JEN...I need you to post your wheat salsa recipe again! What an amazingly healthy, low calorie snack. Also, Miss Jan, I'd love your burrito recipe. AND, Julie, your "strogenof" (sp?) recipe would be fabulous. My goal this year is to start feeding my kiddos healthier snacks. SO, any help with this would be amazing. I've become retarded in the cooking department ever since the photography business opened up.

SO...here's one really simple recipe for smoothies.

One Cup of any berry yogurt. (I like blueberry yoplait)
One handful of blueberries (to keep us all antioxidant free)
One cup of ripe (frozen or fresh) strawberries
One banana (ripe...but not too ripe) I've ruined a ton of smoothies this way
One half of a thing of berry juice concentrate.
Half a cup of milk
Half a cup of water (or a tiny bit more if needed)
I fill the rest up with ice
Blend...and enjoy.
Often times, I'll add another thing of yogurt because my kids like it creamier. Or, if I have sherbert, I'll add a tiny bit of that if its for dessert.
Also, stay away from any juice that has orange in it...its just too tart for this type of drink. I like to go with a "mango...or berry" juice from the frozen section instead. Give it a taste and add more water or ice till you've reached desired consistency for your own personal taste.
Its easy...not amazing. But, my kids really like it and its filling.