Quickly transform leftover chicken into cheesy chicken quesadillas served with fresh homemade salsa. Our baked version is much easier to manage because the chicken quesadilla cooks on both sides at the same time — no flipping needed.
Active Time: 10 min | Total Time: 20 min
Baked Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 medium (120g) tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup (40g) chopped onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 cup (140g) cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup (55g) shredded pepper jack cheese
2 (8-inch/20cm) whole-wheat, high-fiber tortillas
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a small bowl combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt; set aside.
Lightly coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place one tortilla, sprayed side down, on a baking sheet. Top with the chicken and cheese, then top with the remaining tortilla, sprayed side up.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into quarters and serve with the salsa.
The NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute brought together K-12 educators to identify meaningful entry points for climate education lessons in their classrooms and beyond.
A Cinematic Journey Through the History of Aviation
Description:
A wide cinematic collection celebrating the evolution of aviation, from fragile early biplanes and daring pioneer pilots to flying boats, wartime fighters, classic airliners, supersonic icons, stealth aircraft, and futuristic aerospace designs. The series combines golden hour light, dramatic skies, ocean crossings, misty runways, military silhouettes, retro travel atmosphere, and science fiction concepts to create a visual timeline of flight as both engineering achievement and human dream.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Instant oatmeal packets are a godsend for busy mornings, but have you considered crafting your own instant oatmeal jars? By purchasing oatmeal, dried fruit and nuts in bulk, you can make your own version of instant oatmeal, and save money at the same time. Use small mason jars to portion out your meal, or some bags will also do the trick.
Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes
Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Jars
Ingredients
1/2 cup (40 grams) uncooked quick oats
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
1 tbsp slivered almonds (or nuts of your choice)
1 cup water
Directions
To make the oatmeal jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: oats, salt, cinnamon, cranberries, and almond slivers. Make as many jars as desired and store in a dry area. If you do not have mason jars, oatmeal packets can also be made using zip-lock bags. Label with the date to help track freshness.
To cook the oatmeal with boiling water, bring 1 cup water to a rolling boil. Pour the water into the oatmeal jar and stir. Let the oatmeal stand for 4–5 minutes to soften, then stir and enjoy.
To cook the oatmeal in the microwave, pour the oatmeal into a microwave-safe container large enough to allow bubbling without spilling, then add 1 cup water. Microwave on power level 7 for 2 minutes.
Kickstarter has updated its rules on the types of mature content that comic creators (or anyone) can post to fundraise using the social platform. The new update is causing worry and anger for some comic creators who rely on the platform to fund their comics.Prior to this update the only rule regarding prohibited fundraising for […]
The Forgotten Archive of a Spanish Spy Agency. MORTADELO Y FILEMON
Description:
A cinematic retro espionage collection set in a fictional 1970s Spanish intelligence world, filled with dusty archives, classified files, typewriters, surveillance rooms, laboratories, old telephones, secret maps, dim offices, deserted streets, vintage storefronts, and mysterious objects that suggest abandoned missions, bureaucratic conspiracies, and forgotten undercover operations.
These images were generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Hal Seeger had a good hit on his hands when he produced The Milton the Monster Show in 1965. Exploiting the “non-scary monster” genre of TV shows that was made popular by The Addams Family and The Munsters, the show was refreshing for the landscape of TV animation, which had already begun its descent into lifeless fodder entirely controlled by business executives. Milton brought a refreshing texture, with each segment trying to push how strange or offbeat it could be, with lots of off the wall thinking that makes most cartoons worth a watch.
A lot of this success helps with the crew that Seeger had assembled. Most of the animators, who were directing their segments, were seasoned NY animators with a couple of younger ones mixed in, bringing their East Coast mindset at a time when most TV animation was being produced in the West. Each of these individuals brought their own senses to the cartoons they worked on, while retaining a consistent sense of fun that made the Hal Seeger Cartoons so memorable and engaging. In this article, I’d like to highlight a few of the animators responsible for the show. These eight animators were just some of the men responsible for bringing this show to life in their own ways.
Myron Waldman was one of Hal Seeger’s top animators, and an initial partner in forming his studio. Much of his previous work at Fleischer (the later Betty Boops with Pudgy) and Famous Studios (Casper the Friendly Ghost) had directly targeted a more juvenile audience than his contemporaries, and thus his drawing tended to be cuter. Because of his partnership with Seeger, he did the lion’s share of work on the show, including animating the famous opener (above) to the Milton segments, as well as many of the supporting segments such as Flukey Luke and Muggy Doo, Boy Fox.
Shamus Culhane was the other key animator at Hal Seeger’s studio during much of the 60s, until he got the chance to take over the Paramount Studio as producer and director. Because of this departure, Culhane only animated about half as many cartoons as Myron Waldman, but provided a lot of funny posing and expressions throughout.
Izzy Klein was the oldest animator on the show, starting on the Barre-Bower Mutt and Jeff cartoons of the 1910s, and was an early contributor to The New Yorker magazine before returning to animation, both as an animator and storyman. Although he was somewhat boxed in on the show, he still retained nice drawing, and a feeling of looseness in the linework that other studios rarely went for in the world of limited animation.
Tom Golden and Arnie Levy worked as a duo on four cartoons for the show, on two of the Flukey Lukes and Penny Penguin cartoons. Golden was an experienced animator and de-facto director from Famous Studios, while Levy had just come from being an assistant at Terrytoons, likely paired with Golden for support and further training. Their cartoons contain pleasing, open compositions and layouts with strong poses, though fewer drawings than other animators
From Penny Penguin in “There Auto be a Law”
Johnny Gentilella, nicknamed Johnny Gent, was another Famous Studios alumni, who had also been dubbed “The Popeye Man” by his colleagues for his excellent work on the character, bringing a thoughtfulness to the animation that the direction rarely received after a certain point. With this in mind, it makes sense that Gent only animated a single cartoon with the Milton cast (Crumby Mummy), instead doing several of the Fearless Fly entries, where he brought much of the same charm in his drawing and posing to these cartoons.
Ken Walker was an animator with a lengthy career, being at Disney for much of the 40s and 50s, appearing on a Disney themed segment on the TV Show You Asked for It. While his animation for Milton (Monsters for Hire, Horrorbaloo, Batnap) may not be the most substantial part of his career, he did good work. He used more drawings, albeit drawn a bit simpler, but very geometric and expressive. It’s likely he freelanced his three cartoons from the West Coast.
From “Horrorbaloo”
Bill Ackerman was a real standout talent of the Milton crew, despite only animating two cartoons (Witch Crafty and Dunkin’ Treasure). His more geometric rendering of the characters and an emphasis on hands and fingers gave him really funny posing, composing each scene more like a comic strip panel. Initially an assistant from Terrytoons, he would continue to animate on Batfink for Seeger, then moved West, eventually becoming a storyman at Hanna Barbera.
Bill’s talent must’ve been recognized internally, as he animated an unsold pilot, Wilbur the Wanted, a hide and seek situation about a Dog framed for a crime by a Hare he seeks to prove alive.
Jim Tyer was saved for last, as there is no one else who can appropriately follow up his individual and distinct mindset in the world of animation, despite animating only a few cartoons for Milton the Monster.
His four Stuffy Durma cartoons are classics in their visuals and story, and are perhaps the single best use of limited animation. That discussion could be its own article, so I’ll leave it here with one of them.
For those looking for more of these segments to watch, Milton the Monster and its secondary segments are airing almost everyday during the Casper and Company block on MeTV Toons, along with Hal Seeger’s Batfink.
(Thanks Jerry Beck, Kamden Spies and Mike Kazaleh)
A Cinematic Journey Through the History of Aviation
Description:
A wide cinematic collection celebrating the evolution of aviation, from fragile early biplanes and daring pioneer pilots to flying boats, wartime fighters, classic airliners, supersonic icons, stealth aircraft, and futuristic aerospace designs. The series combines golden hour light, dramatic skies, ocean crossings, misty runways, military silhouettes, retro travel atmosphere, and science fiction concepts to create a visual timeline of flight as both engineering achievement and human dream.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
A Cinematic Journey Through the History of Aviation
Description:
A wide cinematic collection celebrating the evolution of aviation, from fragile early biplanes and daring pioneer pilots to flying boats, wartime fighters, classic airliners, supersonic icons, stealth aircraft, and futuristic aerospace designs. The series combines golden hour light, dramatic skies, ocean crossings, misty runways, military silhouettes, retro travel atmosphere, and science fiction concepts to create a visual timeline of flight as both engineering achievement and human dream.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Colin Farrell has a new case on the docket as Sugar, starring Colin Farrell, returns for its sophomore season on June 19. On Thursday, Apple TV released the first trailer for Season 2 of the Mark Protosevich neo-noir mystery, which sees John Sugar (Farrell) investigating the disappearance of an up-and-coming local boxer’s older brother, while […]
Say bye to bland burgers. These lean chicken patties are spiced up with smoky chipotle peppers for a bold, satisfying bite. And nothing pairs better with a burger than a side of fries — crispy, chili-roasted sweet potato fries add a welcome kick to round out the meal.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Spicy Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the spicy chicken burger:
1 lb (454g) ground chicken breast
2 tsp grated onion
1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1 large (35g) egg white
1 tsp olive or canola oil
4 whole-grain burger buns, split and toasted if desired
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
For the sweet potato fries:
2 medium (150g each) sweet potatoes
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, cutting pieces to the same size for even cooking. Toss with 1 tsp olive oil and chili powder. Spread on a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil. Bake, turning once, for 30–35 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine the ground chicken, grated onion, chipotle peppers, cumin, salt, and egg white in a medium bowl and mix well with your hands. Shape into 4 patties.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Add the patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve the burgers on the buns with the lettuce and tomato. Serve with the sweet potato fries.
Lemon and chicken marry with fragrant oregano in this recipe for slow-cooked chicken thighs. The chicken thighs are complemented by a refreshing Greek salad to make a delicious low-carb lunch. Make the chicken thighs and Greek salad ahead of time to pack for lunch or enjoy at any meal.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 3-4 hours, 15 minutes
Slow Cooker Lemon Greek Chicken
Ingredients
4 bone-in (4 oz. or 115 grams each) chicken thighs, skin removed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 large English cucumbers, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 tbsp crumbled feta cheese, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
Directions
Season the chicken thighs all over with the salt, black pepper, garlic, and oregano. Arrange in a single layer in the slow cooker and pour the lemon juice and chicken broth over the top. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and 2 tbsp feta. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar, then drizzle over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, divide the salad evenly among four plates and place one chicken thigh alongside each portion. Top each chicken thigh with 1 tbsp feta. Serve immediately.
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