Trekker Day

Having been given somewhat short notice to prepare food for 40+ people, my morning has been a busy one. Hubby's bike group, The Trekkers are coming tonight for the pre-ride of the upcoming race on Saturday. The will gather here at the Little Turquoise House, go out for their ride and come back here around 8:30 or so for food. 

After taking Suki for her morning walk and having my breakfast and coffee, I did a quick sweep of the floors and right away began making

Crock-Pot Enchiladas.

Stir-fry in large skillet or dutch oven:

1 medium to large chopped onion

1 green pepper

Add to skillet, Boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes:

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can black beans, drained

1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Combine:

1 C. shredded cheddar cheese

1C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese  

6 flour tortillas

In a 5 qt. cooker, layer bean mixture, one tortilla, cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours. 

I made this times 5 and it took all three of my dutch ovens. It took all morning to cut the vegetables, prepare and cook the beans and clean up the kitchen. Just before lunch I made a quick run to the store for paper plates, forks and spoons. The furniture has all been rearranged to accommodate more people and now, my afternoon is finally mine. I guess I will spend it online or straightening my desk.

Suki is sleeping in her bed at my side, the birds are playing in the backyard as if it were spring instead of nearly fall, and the cloud cover is causing the breeze coming in my window to be on the chilly side. 

With folks not returning until around 8:30 tonight, it will be a late evening.  I'm not much of a mingler with people I don't know, so it could be a very long evening.

Verse for today: 

Psalm 27:1, 29:11

"The Lord is the strength of my life...The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace."