the strategic shopper, w1/p2

in part one of 'the strategic shopper', i started w/ a whole fryer chicken cooked in a crock pot.  that night, i had the drumsticks with some spinach and broccoli for dinner.  tonight i got SLIGHTLY fancier, but not really, LOL.

i sliced one of the chicken breasts and made a warm salsa with:

~  1/2 can black beans, rinsed well

~  1 c. frozen corn

~  2 cloves garlic

~  sliced scallions

~  chopped cilantro

~  2 T salsa

~  kosher salt

~  black pepper

~  olive oil

1.  saute the onions and garlic in the oil until slightly browned.

2.  add beans, corn, scallions, and cilantro.  cook until the corn is slightly browned.

3.  turn off the heat and fold in the salsa.

i plated it w/ half a ripe avocado to look pretty for y'all.  :))  unfortunately, it's not very realistic, budget-wise, so i ended up turning it into a warm pasta salad by boiling 1/3 box of whole wheat pasta and tossing the salsa, noodles, chicken, a little more oil, and avocado together.  pasta streeeeetches that dollar, LOL ~ i ended up with enough for 3 meals instead of just one.

... and i still have one chicken breast i need to use.  hmmmm.  i wonder what i'll make?  hint:  it will involve wonton skins for sure, LOL.

TUNE IN THURSDAY FOR PART THREE!

thx for reading, bbs.  xoxox.