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I heart quick dinners. Don’t we all?

Some nights there just isn’t time to mess around with the oven and the pots and the pans and the measuring cups and the nonsense.

Some nights I just pull out the cast iron and see what happens.

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The night I made this skillet, I was lucky enough to have some cooked rice, some beans and some Aidell’s Cajun-Style Andouille Sausage* hanging around. So creole/cajun/jambalaya-style skillet it was. It came together lightening fast since the rice and sausage were already cooked, but it wouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to get that taken care of, so still a quick dish in my book.

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This one was a winner for the adults in our household, but it was a bit spicy for the kids. If you want to make a kid-friendly version, I would go easy on the spices and use a milder variety of sausage. Still a yummy combo, I’m sure.

If you’re not really into the cajun/creole thing, maybe try Italian sausage and cannelini beans or really anything else from the pantry or fridge that sounds good to you. That’s the best part about skillet dinners- you can just throw more stuff in until it looks like a meal. (Spoken like a true food professional, amiright?)

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*P.S. This post is not sponsored by Aidell’s, I just like them! They are the best option at my local grocery store for natural link sausages.

2.5 from 2 reviews

Creole Rice Skillet with Andouille Sausage
 

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Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1-2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or lard
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice, any variety
  • 4 andouille sausage links, cooked and chopped
  • 1½ cups or 1 drained and rinsed can of red kidney beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (I use smoked paprika but any kind will do)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (or both)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions
  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the butter or lard over medium heat. Saute the onion and bell pepper until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the rice, sausage and red beans. Stir and let cook until warmed through.
  3. Add the spices and stir until completely coated. Serve warm in the skillet.

 

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It’s March!  That means it’s Brunch month in my Great Food Adventure.  To tell you the truth, I’m relieved.  Those macarons last month were giving me drama.
I think brunch is one of the greatest ideas ever.  I only wish I could enjoy it more!  I’m always ravenous in the morning and the bean never sleeps in, so our morning meal usually happens around 7am.  But I do love the idea of having a beautiful spread of breakfast and lunch options, lots of eggs, beautiful fruits and veggies, pastries and carbs galore!
Here’s my first brunch offering for you- mini frittatas.  These are great for a brunch spread- individually sized and protein-packed.  A perfect way to start the day and a nice foil for all of the usual brunch sweets.  The preparation is simple- saute the veggies, whisk up the eggs and milk, combine and bake.  Brunch in a snap.
I am pumped about all the eggs I’ll be consuming this month.  Love me some brunch!
What’s your favorite brunch food?
Are there any brunch recipes you’ve been dying to find?
Mini Frittatas
 

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adapted from Rachael Ray
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 12

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup cooked ham or sausage, chopped
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 16 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • Crushed red pepper, to taste

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°:. In a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the ham/sausage and chives. Let cool, then add the cheese and set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and milk until frothy; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spray 2-3 muffin tins (depending on the size) with cooking spray. Divide the meat and veggie mixture evenly among the muffin tins and sprinkle each with a pinch crushed red pepper. Ladle the egg mixture to about ½ inch from the top of the tin. Bake until puffy and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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