Jambalaya (Slow Cooker)

Ok so I have never really tried jambalaya before I made this recipe, but if this is what jambalaya tastes like boy have I been missing out. The best part of this recipe is that you can stick almost everything in the slow cooker in the morning. The first time I made this my brother loved it so much that he keeps asking me to make some for him. So I finally made some more and he ate two huge plate fulls.

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound of sausage, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 Pound Of boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1  14 1/2 oz Can of Beef broth
• 1  14 1/2 oz Can of Diced tomatoes, undrianed
• 2 Celery ribs, Chopped
• 1/2 Cup of Tomato paste
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon of Dried Parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons of Dried Basil
• 1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Dried Oregano
• 1 Pound of cooked medium Shrimp
• 4 Cups of cooked white Rice

In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. With a spoon mix everything together. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

Stir in shrimp and rice. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!!

With Love,
Jen

Honey garlic glazed Pork chops

These Pork chops are delicious! You really have to try them. I found the recipe here. We had them the other night and they are definitely going in my recipe book! 

Ingredients:

• 4 Bone in Pork chops
• 1/4 Cup of Honey
• 1/4 Cup Lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons of Soy sauce
• 1 Garlic clove minced

Season the Pork chops with salt and pepper to your liking.

Put seasoned Pork chops in a large skillet coated with cooking spray.

Brown Pork chops on both sides. Cook over medium heat until the juices run clear.

Remove Pork chops from skillet and put them in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm while you make the sauce.

In a bowl add the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic. Mix until it is all combined and runs smooth. 

***TIP*** Spray measuring cup with cooking spray before you pour the honey and the honey will not stick to the measuring cup!

Pour mixture into the same skillet that the Pork chop were in. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Pour sauce over the Pork chops and Enjoy!!!!

By the way, today we are going take JJ to the Pumpkin patch so he can get his very first pumpkin!! I think I am more excited than he is! I will post pictures soon!!



With Love,

Jen   

Grilled Red Chili Steak Recipe

Last night for dinner we had steak and it was oh so good! I found the recipe on the taste of home website. I didn't follow the recipe to the tee because I didn't have any Cumin or Salsa on hand. I thought it came out pretty good and the hubby liked it. So I guess that it is a keeper. This is how I made it:

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons of Chili powder
• 2 Teaspoons of Brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons of Pepper
• 2 Garlic cloves, Minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Dried Oregano
• 1 Pound of Steak ( I used Skirt Steak)

Put the steak in a big zip lock bag.

Add all the ingredients to the steak.

Close the zip lock bag and rub all the ingredients into the steak.

Put the steak on the grill and cook to your desired doneness.

Let steak stand for about 10 minutes before slicing.

 Enjoy!!

In JJ news, my little man is officially crawling and sitting up on his own. I think it is time to really start baby proofing the house, don't you think?!

With Love,

Jen