Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya: Associated Food Stores Weekly Recipe

I enjoy entertaining and jambalaya is the perfect one dish meal to feed a crowd. A Louisiana classic made with meat, rice and vegetables; jambalaya traditionally can take over an hour to prepare. However, this mouth-watering version is full of flavor, yet quick and easy to make in half the time! Use leftover cooked chicken or [...]

Favorite Summer Pizza

Want to make your father’s favorite meal on his special day? Well I have a few go-to guy-approved meals easy enough, the kids can join in and help prepare. Grilling is always a guy’s favorite past-time so have his favorite cut of meat marinating in this subtly sweet 3-Ingredient Marinade, using a zing of NAKANO [...]

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-Secret to a Simple Healthy Roux

When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind.  My kids live in Dallas and New York but rely on my easy recipe for this Louisiana favorite.  If you are not in a region where seafood is plentiful, this version is the answer. The secret to a good gumbo is the roux, and my secret [...]

Missing the South – Crawfish Etouffee

After adjusting back into school after winter break, I realized how much I missed my southern foods!  Within one week I made Crawfish Etouffee and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo both from my mom’s Gulf Coast Favorites book.  All of my friends at school love southern cooking and hover around my kitchen when I am cooking. [...]

Chicken and Sausage Couscous Jambalaya-Easy Louisiana One-dish meal

From Louisiana or not, you have got to try this classic southern dish, jambalaya! Traditionally made with meat, vegetables, and a starch, such as rice – I make mine with couscous. Couscous is a great healthy alternative to rice or pasta, and cooks incredibly fast. Turn leftover chicken into a great meal or for extra [...]