Cameron's Kickin' Crispy, Cheesy, Wrap That Husbands Will Love

Cameron's Kickin' Crispy, Cheesy, Wrap That Husbands Will Love

My husband has declared on at least a dozen occasions over the past few months that he could "Whack down about 5 more of these" and that he could "Eat these at least 6 nights a week" about my Crispy, Cheesy Wrap Sandwich.

For me, the best part is that it's super easy, super fast, and it's actually pretty healthy!!!

What You'll Need:

*Wholewheat Wrap
* 1 slice of fat free American Cheese
* 1 slice, or a couple of pinches of any other favorite cheese, (shredded Mexican Cheese, Provolone, etc)
* 1 grilled chicken breast (or buy a rotisserie chicken from the market)(I usually grill up some chicken to start the week, or get it pre-grilled from the local gourmet market to save time)
*1/4 Red Onion roughly chopped
*Pinch of fresh thyme
*Pinch of fresh chopped basil
*(optional) 1/2 clove of garlic finely chopped
*Dash of organic low sodium chicken broth
*Lemon Juice
*Your favorite Salsa
*Tablespoon of Smart Balance Light
*Olive Oil drizzle for saute
*Kosher Salt & Black Pepper for taste.

To Do:

*In a large skillet on med/high heat melt your Smart Balance Light and drizzle in a bit of really good extra virgin olive oil.
*While your Smart Balance & olive oil is getting ripping hot, chop up your red onion & garlic and drop in to saute/or even caramelize if you want.
*Add a dash of Kosher salt & black pepper

Chicken Mixture:
*Meanwhile, slice up your chicken breast (previously cooked) or use a fork to shred some of the rotisserie chicken breast. Set aside.
*When your onions and garlic start looking like they are on the verge of caramelizing, toss in the thyme, basil, a squeeze of lemon, and then the chicken.
*Add a dash of the low sodium chicken broth to help bring the previously cooked chicken back to life. (I also usually add a splash of dry white wine).
*Add another dash of salt and pepper.
*Once the mixture is nice and coated and the chicken is warm (1 min) set aside the mixture in a bowl.

Wrap:
*Now, on a plate tear up your slice of fat free cheese and put it on the wrap focusing mainly on going up the middle, and a little on the sides.
*Next sprinkle or shred a little bit of a regular cheese of your choosing (Mexican flavored shredded, provolone, cheddar etc) on both sides of the wrap
*Spray the same skillet you used to make the mixture with a light coat of Pam
* Put the wrap (w/ the cheese on it) in the skillet
*Carefully place a nice layer of the chicken mixture that you had set aside down the center of the wrap
*On med/to med/ high heat, put a lid over the wrap so that the cheese can melt while the bottom of the wrap crisps up.
*Once the cheese starts looking melty (couple minutes), check the bottom of the wrap. Add a quick squeeze of lemon juice to the chicken mixture, and few dollops of your favorite salsa to the top of the chicken mixture (but not enough to soak the wrap). Once the wrap has started to get golden brown on bottom, fold the right & left side over the middle, and push down a little so the cheese helps it stay in place
*Put on plate, cut in half, and serve with a super duper chilled Guinness!!!

5 TIPS To Ensure A Yummy Wrap:
1. The thing with this sandwich is I never make it exactly the same twice. I use whatever I have on hand to mix it up, spruce it up, etc.
2. For example, I had some left over prosciutto from a dinner party so last night I chopped that up and let it crisp up with the onions & garlic. It added a nice salty crunchy texture, without overwhelming the grilled chicken.
3. If you have some inexpensive chardonnay or white Burgundy - that is also yummy - pour yourself a glass to drink while cooking, and then add a mini splash to the saute.
4. The key to this sandwich is that you should always have certain items on hand, that way, you can whip it up really quickly with whatever protein, herbs and cheeses you have on hand!
5. The trick to getting huge flavor when you are making basics like this is: fresh herbs. Experiment to figure out what your favorite fresh herbs are and try to keep them around. I love basil, thyme, cilantro, and rosemary. I also always have fresh garlic, onions, scallions, lemons, white wine and low sodium chicken broth, smart balance, and nice extra virgin olive oil. Seems like anything is possible from there.

Cheers to all things crispy & cheesy!
The Wilsons
(and dare we say kinda healthy too!)

5 Easy Tips for a Summer Party that is fun for Kids AND Adults!

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We have 5 easy tips for throwing a fabulous summer party that is entertaining for the kids AND adults (and won't break your piggy bank!)

1. Decorate! using fresh flowers in vases as well as fresh cut basil in the vases--smells great on the table and keeps yellow jackets away. Entertaining can be simple and elegant!

2. Babysitter! hire a trusted neighborhood teenager to come over to play with and watch the kids while the parents enjoy cocktail hour. This way parents can relax a little and the kids have fun! Depending on the number of little ones--usually a ration of 1:4-5 is good.

3. Lifeguard! If there is a pool...it’s worth having everyone pitch in to hire a lifeguard from a local pool. Mom and dad can enjoy a glass of wine and know that there is a professional, watchful eye on the swimming kids. You can entertain without the stress of the kids!

4. Cocktails: Prosecco (or cava) is yummy, light and inexpensive and you can really spruce it up by mixing in fresh fruit juice like POMM or Cranberry (healthy and yummy)! Your cocktails will last longer and look beautiful and colorful! Easy Entertaining!

4. Food! Keep it simple with foods that both kids and parents love. Everybody loves food on a stick! Do some simple kebabs on the grill (chicken or beef) with a few chunks of colorful red bell peppers and red onions to add some veggies and color! Make a side of couscous (follow simple instructions on the box) adding flavor with olive oil, salt, pepper and crumbled feta cheese. For dessert, make crystal light popsicles for the kids (if you want to avoid the sugar highs)! Also, you can make crystal light (or any other colored beverage) ice cubes in fun colors to put in their drinks!

5. Entertainment! The parents will likely be entertained if they can have adult conversations and have the kids playing with the sitter. For the Kids, if there is no pool, consider a craft table with non-messy crafts. Buy a bunch of plastic tumblers in different solid colors and get those foam shapes and letters that have sticky backs. Kids can make their own cups with their names on them and decorate them however they want. There's no paint or glue to worry about and most craft stores have tons of different foam stickers. All of it is really inexpensive and keeps the kids busy.

Thanks to Tiffany and Stephanie (two fabulous moms) from California for contributing their fabulous party and entertaining ideas that are both adult and kid friendly!