Can Real Men Enjoy Pretty Food?

Can Real Men Enjoy Pretty Food? That's the question that will be answered when my Silver Fox comes through the back door, tired and very hungry in about an hour. Notice that I deliberately didn't call this "Chick Food." Some very manly Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce should fill him right up (the ones pictured above are ready to go into the oven), and I just happen to think fresh spinach with strawberries, feta cheese crumbles and glazed pecans make a beautiful salad -- a feast for the eyes as well as for the taste buds. The "pink stuff" in the picture is homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing. Sure hope he gets here soon. I can hardly wait.

I happily confess that the recipes for the enchiladas and for the dressing come from links I found on Pinterest, but here they are for you to enjoy ASAP.

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce

10 soft taco shells

2 c. cooked shredded chicken

2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 T. butter

3 T. flour

2 c. chicken broth

1 c. sour cream

1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.

2. Mix chicken and 1 c. cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.

3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

4. Stir in sour cream and chilies. Do NOT bring to a boil. You don't want curdled sour cream.

5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.

6. Bake 22 min. and then under high broil for 3 min. to brown the cheese.

Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

1 small shallot, minced

1/2 c. raspberry preserves

1/8 c. honey

1 t. dry mustard

1 t. salt

1/4 t. white pepper

1/2 c. white distilled vinegar

1/4 c. water

Put these ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until combined. Slowly add

1/3 c. olive oil

1/3 c. canola oil

Blend until well mixed. This dressing will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Nothing but the best for my man!!