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Crumble Me Timbers!!!

Moving, moving and more moving--so busy I haven't HAD time to cook, play, visit with friends...or much of anything else, let alone BLOG. Well hmmm...I actually did squeeze in some time for a trip to Atlanta, GA where my mom, sis and I were treated to authentic Cuban Food ala my Aunt Sonia! Her food filled me to my inner most belly. THAT, in itself, is a whole other entry. Since the last posting however, I think I've moved, not once, but twice. Now that the move has been completed, I just need the motivation to unpack, yet again. Until that happens, boxes will remain to be the first thing I see in the morning.

Needless to say, cooking has become quite an art when sharing a cocina chiquita with the "lady of the house" (who I'm beyond blessed to share with).

With my finances becoming a tighter by the week, I realized that I just around the corner from a sweet little place that had been music to my ears since the day I'd heard of it--Fresh & Easy! One should be so blessed to have one so close. And if you happen to be near one, take advantage of it! I spent no more than $25 on food that lasted for TWO weeks! Now I am truly a Trader Joe's die-hard, so let's not be mistaken about that. But I recommend a visit to this green little store.

With a hankering for a taco salad, I created one that had my stomach begging for more, minus the after-meat-stomach-upset--I made this bad boy with meatless groundround (by Morning Star Farms). Anyway, it was really good so I thought I'd share! Yes, I could have added more..a WHOLE lot more (cilantro, beans, olives, etc.), but remember folks, mama is on a BUDGET. ;)

Ingredients:

Any loose dark leafed lettuce - 2 cups
Meal Starter Griller Crumbles -- 1/2 bag
Lawry's Taco Salad Seasoning -- 3 TBSP.
4-Mexican Grated Cheese -- 4 pinches
Salsa -- TBD
Restaurant-Style White Tortilla Chips -- 2 cups
1/4 cup tomatoes
Creamy Cilantro Dressing -- TBD



Directions: Add seasoning to crumbles once grilled. Once finished, combine all ingredients and mix to a tasty perfection.



Until next time, try something new with folks you've thought about getting know, but just haven't had the "time" to get around to doing it!

Bon Appetit!

~Cyndi, 39
Fullerton, CA


Links:
Fresh&Easy: http://www.freshandeasy.com/?gclid=CIy1rcK7nJkCFShRagodo3NODA
Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Grillers™ Recipe Crumbles™: http://www.seeveggiesdifferently.com/products.aspx?coid=2359&family=366994
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