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arroz_con_pollo y chorizo

Arroz con Pollo Y Chorizo – An Easy, Healthier Version!

This dish started with a great deal on Chorizo. I bought two packages and used one on a traditional style breakfast. Awesome, as usual. But…the other package was still sitting in the fridge and begging for something new. Figuring I’d treat it like andouille or spicy Italian sausage, I decided […]

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo over White Rice

My father in law is the master at gumbo, so I’m in no way trying to compete. But my kiddo asked for gumbo over jambalaya the other day and I figured, why not? Chicken and Andouille gumbo has got to taste delicious, even if it’s not the authentic version. And […]

Couscous and Grilled Ahi Salad

Simple Couscous and Grilled Ahi Salad

If you haven’t tried couscous, you must! Especially if your household is a rice loving kind like ours. Even though it’s technically a pasta, it’s affordable like rice and cooks up even easier. It’s bland when cooked alone, but because of that, you can make it special with your own […]

Pork Fried Rice and Egg Rolls

Chicken and Veggie Egg Rolls with Pork Fried Rice!

Egg roll wrappers are so cheap! And your choices of fillings are endless. Chicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian. I could go on and on. Plus, there’s something about egg rolls that kids just love. A perfect way to get lots of wonderful veggies in a package that’s easy for the little […]

Stuffed Chicken Thigh, Wrapped in Bacon

Stuffed Chicken Thighs, wrapped in Bacon. Oh my!

WARNING! WARNING! This recipe is not light on calories. But come on! Sometimes you just gotta live a little. I mean really; bacon, cream cheese, rice and chicken…you just can’t go wrong! And by the way, this is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. You see, we eat […]