Tag: rice

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 […]

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 […]

Chicken Jambalaya with Andouille and Summer Salad

Jambalaya! Who doesn’t love, jambalaya? There are so many varieties, it would be hard not to find one to your liking.  Maybe even impossible. I mean, the possibilities are endless. For me, simple is best! It’s also inexpensive and easy and that’s what I like most. But that doesn’t mean […]

Red Beans and Rice with Amo’s Beer Bread

I make some pretty mean red beans and my sister in law, Amo, makes an awesome and easy beer bread. So, naturally, we put them together and WOW! This is a fabulous meal for these cold wintery nights. It will warm you and your tummy up! I will say, this […]

Chicken Divan with Rice and Corn Muffins

This is a great way to get the kids to eat veggies! If you’re looking for a cost conscious meal and something with a little more comfort feeling, then this is it. The nice thing about this recipe, if you hate broccoli, leave it out. The casserole will still be […]