The Ask Anna Blog

The Best Chicken Enchiladas

These really are the best chicken enchiladas I’ve ever had, I promise you will love them. This is the first recipe I’m posting that’s not super quick to make but believe me it’s worth the little extra time! Ingredients4 boneless chicken breasts1 TBS olive oil1 small red onion, diced1 jalapeno diced1 cup read chili sauce4 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp salt3-4 cups Pepper Jack cheese, grated (I buy a 2lb block and grate it)7 oz diced green chilies1 cup green chili sauce10 flour tortillas2 cups whipping cream It’s hard to go wrong when you start with these delicious ingredients! DirectionsPreheat oven… Read More

De-Cluttering: the Entryway Closet

This was a hard one for me because our entryway closet is kind of like a dumping ground (or should I say WAS like a dumping ground). 🙂 I don’t allow shoes to be worn in our house so most of our shoes are stored in the entryway closet and as you can see from the picture it really clutters up the closet. Believe it or not it used to look even worse before I bought the shoe hanger! BEFORE My poor Dyson, there’s hardly even room for it. 🙁 Here are the easy steps I took to de-cluttering… Read More

How to Clean a Dorm Room

Question: “How can I manage to clean and prevent the spread of germs while living in a dorm room with two other girls , especially since we share the same bathroom? Let’s just say that bathroom cleanliness is not their highest priority. How should I approach the topic with the girls and also how should I keep up the room if they don’t seem to care. It’s hard especially if someone is sick too. Lots of challenges of dorm life but it’s a great experience and I know all these compromises will help me in the future.” Answer:… Read More

Turkey Pesto Burgers

These turkey pesto burgers are PURE DELICIOUSNESS! They are also super easy, which makes it a win for you and the family. Ingredients:1lb ground turkey3 TBS basil pesto4 cloves garlic1/2 cup bread crumbs4 sliced Pepper Jack cheese4 Ciabatta rolls Cooking spray Directions:1. Mince garlic. 2. In a large bowl mix together turkey, pesto, garlic and bread crumbs. 3. After ingredients are mixed well form the mixture into 4 patties. Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. 5. Next turn the broiler in your oven on Low. Place the rolls on a cookie sheet and spray them… Read More

Tips for a Stress-Free Move, including Moving Checklist

Reader Question: “Do you have any helpful tips for moving? I hate the last minute rush of packing where nothing is organized and unpacking is a nightmare…. I’m planning on starting to pack this week and I have a few weeks before we will be able to move, so there is lots of time to get organized and have a plan… but I’m not quite sure where to start. Any ideas on how to stay organized in the process and not go crazy on moving day?” Answer: It is so important to have a plan when you are packing… Read More

How to Clean a Dyson Vacuum

Let me just start by saying: I love my Dyson!!! Vacuums do a lot of dirty work for us and once in a while they need love. I would recommend doing a thorough cleaning of your vacuum at least every 6 months. Today I’m going to give you a tutorial on how to clean a Dyson vacuum. How to clean a Dyson vacuum, here’s what you’ll need: Washcloth Dish soap (this is my favorite) Disinfecting wipes (these are my favorite) Scissors Step 1: Empty the canister Remove all the attachments and set them aside for step 7. Place the canister… Read More