I found this little bench at Kobey’s Swap Meet and thought it would make a perfect coffee table. After a year and half, it’s now the nightstand in our guest bedroom and eventually I want to repaint it, add a protective layer, and put it outside for my succulents to sit on.
Category: Lifestyle
Bacon, Cheese & Avocado Quesadillas with Brussel Sprout Hash

I’ve been eating pretty healthy lately and I decided to splurge a little…but actually these are all my favorite things.
For the quesadillas we used uncooked tortillas, which you can fry up on the spot. I’ve never tried these before, but now that I have I don’t think I’ll be able to go back…their oily/crunchy goodness is just too good! The rest is pretty simple but made for some mouth-watering quesadillas.
Quesadilla Ingredients:
- uncooked tortillas
- cheddar cheese
- sliced avocado (for topping)
Hash Ingredients:
- brussel sprouts
- chopped red potatoes
- onion
- garlic salt

The Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe
This was originally my aunt’s recipe but my mom tweaked it and it’s so good I had to share! I request these every time I go home because mine just can’t compare to hers. I’ve realized they’re more like wet burrito chimichangas, but I still call them enchiladas.
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 onion chopped
8 large white tortillas
1 large can green enchilada sauce
1 1/2 of jack cheese grated (basically a small block)
1 cup roasted corn from Trader Joes
1 small can of green chiles
1 small can of chopped black olives
2 cubes of garlic (frozen packs from TJs)
4 cubes of cilantro (frozen packs from TJs)
*You can also add red peppers
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350
- Cut chicken into pieces and saute with salt & pepper until almost cooked then add onions, cilantro, & garlic
- Stir together all other ingredients besides cheese
- Spray glass dish (I usually use a cake pan) and spread some green sauce on bottom
- Assemble enchiladas, add some cheese, roll up and place in the dish
- Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese
- Cook for 20-25 min

American Flag Jello Shots
Salmon Burger w/Avocado & Cream Cheese
This is probably one of the best lunches I’ve ever had in my life. I made it the other day and was so addicted that I made it the following day. Too bad the box only comes with two patties!
Ingredients:
- salmon burger (Trader Joes)
- avocado
- cream cheese
- mayo
- dijon
- toasted plain bagel
prep and cook time: 10 minutes





