Easy Chili Rellenos

Our family loves Chili Rellenos. But the actual process of making them (which I have done enough to assure you) is at best, time consuming. So they did not get them very often, usually from a restaurant.

Then, I happened upon this recipe and our Chili Relleno lives were changed forever! We like this recipe without the burger and onions. And I always double it.

I get the large cans of Ortega Chilis at Walmart or Winco (here in western Montana, those two stores have the best selection of Latin Foods). That is also where I find Cotija cheese for the filling. Then you just oil the pan, split and drain the peppers, cut the cheese and wrap it up in a chili. Line the stuffed chilis in rows, make the egg mixture and pour it over the chilis. Sprinkle amply with cheese and back until the egg is firm. They are as delicious at room temperature as they are hot, and as good for a brunch as a dinner!

Why Didn't I Think of That?

I am certain you have had that moment in time, when you see a photo of somebody's great idea and you think to yourself, "Why did it never occur to me to do that?"

Well...here is a perfect example of that! I just cleaned out my electrical components drawer this morning. It occurs to me now that if I had just seen this photos 5 years ago, I would not have had the mess in there that I had to straighten up and organize.

I guess I will start planning ahead today...

Tin Bandaid Boxes

Old tin Bandaid boxes are not that hard to find at garage sales and thrift stores. When my grandbabies were very small and prone to Boo-Boos, I made the cutest Bandaid box for their Thomas Train and Little Mermaid Bandaids. It is still in use in my medicine cabinet. I came across a half dozen of these old metal boxes at an Estate Sale this summer and decided to make a few for my niece and granddaughters. (The time is coming when they will have their own little ones!)

On Amazon, I found and ordered some 8x8 pads of "Nurses" and "Hospital" scrapbook paper. There were various to choose from, but the one I ordered had a couple of pages dedicated to Bandaids designs! I found cute stickers with the same theme to decorate the finished boxes. I also ordered double sided SuperTape. It comes in various different widths and is orange in the packaging...it is the very best double-sided tape! Believe me, it works!

You will need a small ruler, a paper trimmer and tacky glue for paper on paper and for adding braided trim, string or twine, for decoration.

It may be a little tricky for you if this is the first time you have ever covered a tin with paper, but once you get the hang of it, it will go together well enough. Any time I try a new technique, I remind myself that the phrase "scrapbooking" inherently hints that you are making something from scraps

These guys came out so cute. Just fill them with some colorful Bandaids of your child's or grandchild's favorite cartoon character (there are so many out there to choose from!).

Trust me, it will help make "Boo-Boo" time less traumatic!