Monday, February 8, 2010

Easy Peasy Jambalaya

My mother in law is an amazing cook! Part of what makes her a great cook is that her skills aren't just limited to the company worthy recipes either. Now don't get me wrong, she can crank out handmade raviolis or a roast and gravy without blinking an eye! But she also can do what in my opinion makes the BEST type of cook. She can improvise! I guess years of impromptu dinner guests will do that to a woman!

Here's one of her recipes that she likes to make on grocery shopping day. You know, the day where you get home, unload the groceries, and realize it's 4:30? It comes together quickly and with minimal mess and once assembled, cooks itself!
INGREDIENTS:
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
1 package kielbasa (We like Boar's Head)
2 packages Zataran's Jambalaya Mix
2 tbsp. olive oil (plus more for rice mix)

DIRECTIONS:
Over medium heat, saute diced bell peppers in 1 tbsp. of oil. Once soft remove from pan. Add additional tbsp. of oil and saute slices of kielbasa until brown on both sides. Add peppers and rice mixture and continue preparing according to the package directions. Serves 4-6.

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