Welcome to The Capable Kitchen! I am very honored to have you as a guest. Five years ago I knew nothing about budgeting: I spent money when I wanted to, on what I wanted to, without considering the impact it had on my wallet. It wasn't until my husband lost his job that I realized how careless I had been with my/our money. The next few months were a learning experience for me - and it wasn't easy! I had to learn to budget, budget, budget! One of the biggest budget changes I had to make was with groceries: I struggled with feeding a family of six delicious meals without breaking my budget. But the more I learned to budget, the better I felt about it: I became EXCITED about making delicious meals under my budget. I found myself telling my husband, "Do you know how much this meal cost? Only $7!" Looking back I now realize that learning to budget EMPOWERED me. Looking at the present, I am astounded to find that even with a $25,000/year decrease in income and an addition to the family, I now have more money in savings than I did when my husband had his job: consider that! The Capable Kitchen is about just that: capabilities! So I hope you enjoy the recipes I've listed here. You might not find recipes that include crab or caviar, but what you might find is much more than you expected: power in the kitchen!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Chourico, Egg and Potato Burritos

These are a family favorite when we are craving "breakfast" for dinner. Generally we have leftovers and actually eat them for breakfast. They are easy, filling and the kids love them despite the minor spice.

Ingredients:
1 tube of chourico (chorizo) - $1.99
1 carton large eggs, beaten - $3.00
2 russet potatoes, diced - $1.50
12 large tortillas - $3.00
1 tbs oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Makes 12 burritos.

1) Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add potatoes and fry until golden brown, approximately twenty minutes, turning every 5 minutes or as needed.
2) Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in eggs and scramble, cooking until eggs are done. Stir potatoes into egg/chorizo mixture.
3) Spoon mixture into heated tortillas (can be warmed 30 seconds in the microwave) and wrap. Serve warm.

Alterations: Add cheddar cheese for a richer taste!
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