Ralph is a sneaky dog!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Meal Plan Monday #34
Regular. Routine. Uneventful. Relaxing. Hopefully, that's what this week will be; although, I suspect that last one is too much to hope for!
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad
Monday: Cornbread Dressing and Green Beans
Tuesday: Chef Salad
Wednesday: Pork and Sausage Jambalaya and Spinach Salad
Thursday: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad
Monday: Cornbread Dressing and Green Beans
Tuesday: Chef Salad
Wednesday: Pork and Sausage Jambalaya and Spinach Salad
Thursday: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Cajun-Style Jambalaya
I brought 6 pounds of smoked sausage back with me after Christmas. I have used two pounds so far. I made jambalaya for the first time in years. Darren and I both really enjoyed this. I used Conecuh sausage and boneless chicken breasts for the meat, but any smoked sausage, dark meat chicken, pork, duck, or crawfish could all be used.
I did all the prep work first, dicing vegetables, slicing sausage, and cutting chicken. I tossed the chicken in a mixture of salt, pepper, cayenne, and chipotle pepper to give it some kick. Then browned it in a mixture of butter and olive oil.
Then I browned the sausage and removed it from the pan.
Then I did the same with the vegetables. After cooking the veggies, I deglazed the pan with some chicken broth, brought it to a boil and added the rice. Then I stirred in the vegetables, layered the meats over the top, put on the lid, and placed the Dutch oven in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, I removed it from the oven, stirred in the meats, recovered it, and returned it to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Then I removed it from the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes, then fluffed it up and served it with a green salad.
This was also excellent reheated for lunch. We'll definitely be eating this again soon!
I did all the prep work first, dicing vegetables, slicing sausage, and cutting chicken. I tossed the chicken in a mixture of salt, pepper, cayenne, and chipotle pepper to give it some kick. Then browned it in a mixture of butter and olive oil.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Meal Plan Monday #33
Hooray for 3 day weekends! Both Darren and I have the Monday holiday!
Sunday: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Salad
Monday: Ribs with Broccoli Salad
Tuesday: Seared Tuna with Rice and Fruit Salad
Wednesday: Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Thursday: Fried Rice with Stir Fried Vegetables
Friday: Date Night! Dinner and a Show!
On Friday, we're going to see Hamlet at the Southwest Shakespeare Company.
Sunday: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Salad
Monday: Ribs with Broccoli Salad
Tuesday: Seared Tuna with Rice and Fruit Salad
Wednesday: Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Thursday: Fried Rice with Stir Fried Vegetables
Friday: Date Night! Dinner and a Show!
On Friday, we're going to see Hamlet at the Southwest Shakespeare Company.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Meal Plan Monday #32
Last week was exhausting for me, and I am looking forward to some more regularity in our schedules.
Sunday: Fish Tacos with Corn and Black Beans
Monday: Green Curry with Chicken and Rice Noodles
Tuesday: Baked Beans with Sweet Potato Fries and Cornbread
Wednesday: Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Thursday: Caesar Salad and TJ's Tarte
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick.
Sunday: Fish Tacos with Corn and Black Beans
Monday: Green Curry with Chicken and Rice Noodles
Tuesday: Baked Beans with Sweet Potato Fries and Cornbread
Wednesday: Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Thursday: Caesar Salad and TJ's Tarte
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Meal Plan Monday #31
Things are very busy at school this week. We have parent conferences, and I have them starting at 7:35 each morning and lasting until 7:00 or after each evening. Dinners will be up to Darren or the crock pot.
Sunday: Grilled Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes, and Creamy Broccoli Pasta (reduce the bacon to two slices and add chopped, cooked broccoli)
Monday: Tamales from La Tolteca
Tuesday: Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage
Wednesday: Darren's Fried Rice
Thursday: Chicken Quesadillas
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!
Sunday: Grilled Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes, and Creamy Broccoli Pasta (reduce the bacon to two slices and add chopped, cooked broccoli)
Monday: Tamales from La Tolteca
Tuesday: Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage
Wednesday: Darren's Fried Rice
Thursday: Chicken Quesadillas
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!
