Another quick weeknight meal made from a box, also a childhood staple.
Serves 3-4 as a main with a veggie side.
You'll need:
- 1 (8 oz) box Tony Chachere's Jambalaya box mix
- 1 lb total protein of choice - I used 1/2 lb mild smoked sausage and 1/2 lb tiny shrimp
- 2 1/4 cups water
Instructions:
- In a small pot with a lid over medium heat, cook the shrimp until done
- Add the diced sausage and the contents of the box, mix well, add the water
- Simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, covered, or until the rice is tender
- Serve with your choice of vegetable to make it a meal, enjoy!
Today I also cooked up another southern comfort dish - mashed sweet potatoes. What better way to use a bag of frozen cubed sweet potato that's been sitting in the freezer for probably too long? Steam it in the bag until soft, add salt and a just a bit of pepper, and mash with a fork. Add a 1/4 cup of milk, a teaspoon or two of sugar, and plate it up. Sprinkle some cinnamon to settle those pre-Thanksgiving sweet potato pie (or casserole) cravings.